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Sound ON, a creative partnership between Elevator Arts and South Essex Homes, is giving children in temporary accommodation across Southend the chance to express themselves and build confidence through storytelling, drama, and creativity — offering a lifeline to those who often feel unseen and unheard.

Southend will unite this November to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day with a city-wide display of civic pride, parades, and solemn reflection.

Southend’s city centre has been transformed this November with stunning poppy artwork created by CHALK of the TOWN and commissioned by Southend City BID. Local businesses volunteered their windows for the moving tribute, forming a remembrance trail that complements the breathtaking ‘Poppies on the Pier’ installation.

Southend’s Christmas in the City returns on 15th November, featuring live performances, BBC Essex hosting the big switch-on, HARP as charity partner, and rumours of a fun Elf on the Shelf Trail bringing extra festive joy to the High Street.

Residents in Southend’s conservation areas are voicing frustration over the city council’s decision to introduce multiple wheelie bins, arguing it undermines long-standing conservation rules designed to protect the city’s historic charm.

Southend police officers spent over 5,400 hours on high-visibility patrols this summer, making 105 arrests and ensuring a safe, positive atmosphere across the city’s busiest areas.

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Southend-on-Sea City Council’s new recycling and waste service launches next week in partnership with SUEZ. The initiative aims to make recycling simpler and streets cleaner, with around 60,000 homes switching to wheelie bins and some seeing collection day changes.

Southend City Council’s annual Toy Drive returns for its twelfth year, bringing festive joy to vulnerable children and young people. The scheme runs until 12 December and encourages donations of new toys, vouchers, and gifts to help make Christmas magical for families across the city.

Hawkwell made history with its first-ever marathon and fun run, uniting residents in support of the Save Mount Bovers Green Belt campaign. The event celebrated community spirit, fitness, and determination while raising funds to protect local open spaces.