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Southend residents are invited to a community meeting on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at Shoebury Baptist Church to discuss the Council’s Local Plan, which proposes 10,000 new homes on Bournes Green. Organisers are urging locals to complete the consultation and voice concerns about the impact on green belt land, affordable housing, and community infrastructure.

David Burton-Sampson is pleased that Essex is going to be amongst the first fifteen areas of the country to be benefit from additional government funding to help sick and disabled people return to work.

Over 490 young people from Southend and Canvey Island have benefited from support thanks to grants from the Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit.

Southend’s new Local Plan proposes 10,000 houses on green belt land – a move residents fear will overwhelm infrastructure, increase flooding risks, and destroy the character of the city. The consultation is open until 30th September – now is the time to say no.

Anna Firth warns that Southend’s Green Belt faces destruction from Labour and Lib Dem plans to build up to 60,000 homes. Residents are urged to oppose the proposals and push for housing on brownfield sites instead.

This September marks 20 years of Oracle Magazine. From bedroom beginnings to a trusted local platform, Emma Wynne-Morgan reflects on two decades of challenges, community impact, and heartfelt thanks to readers and advertisers.

Southend’s new wheelie bins are causing more than a stink — experts warn of hidden bacteria and health risks. BIN2CLEAN offers safe, hygienic cleaning with full yearly plans from just £39.

Southend residents are being called to a peaceful protest this Saturday to oppose the 10,000 houses development by Bournes Green Chase. Taking place in Southend High Street from 11am to 1pm, the event brings together local campaigners, residents’ associations, and political figures in a united stand to protect Southend’s green belt.

Southend-on-Sea City Council’s new leisure provider has hit the ground running, making huge progress after only four-weeks into its three-year contract.  

When residents hear about the sheer number of new houses proposed for our area, their reactions tend to fall into…