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Southend’s new Mayor, Cllr Nigel Folkard, begins a year of community engagements, championing local causes and promoting unity across the city — with Southend in Sight and Southend University Hospital as his chosen charities.

Campaigners are preparing to rally in protest over contentious proposals to build 10,000 new homes on protected Green Belt land.

Southend, Rochford and Wakering residents are being urged to speak out as pressure mounts to build over 10,000 homes on protected Green Belt land near Bournes Green.

Local resident Peter Lovett questions Southend Council’s promises surrounding a 10,000-home development on Green Belt land. Citing a long list of broken commitments—from scrapped flood defences to stalled infrastructure projects—he warns residents not to be swayed by “bold” plans that history suggests will never be delivered.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is excited to launch the Big Sparks Fund as part of our Civic Pride drive. This is…

Veolia Orchard has enriched playgrounds nationwide since 2022, enabling biodiversity to flourish in over 500 school grounds across the UK. Now, students in 28 schools across Southend-on-Sea have joined this blooming initiative to develop long-lasting environmental habits and improve their local area.

We are launching our Picture This campaign. We’re inviting local people to share their story through the power of photography.…

Southend City BID hosted a litter pick and clean-up event as part of Keep Britain Tidy’s annual Great British Spring…

Waterwatch UK is calling on the local community, including residents and business owners, to take action by joining our community meetings and becoming part of the solution. Together, we can hold polluters accountable and push for tangible outcomes.

Shoebury residents are demanding urgent action on flooding, housing, and a lack of council transparency. From neglected outflows and sewage issues to rising parking charges and lost affordable housing, trust in Southend Council is at an all-time low.