Southend on Sea News and Events
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See what's On in Southend on Sea. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
Whats On In Southend on Sea Local News
Southend on Sea News November 2, 2026
Real Christmas trees available to buy from our award-winning Parks Team
Make your Christmas magical with a real Christmas tree from our award-winning Parks Team. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Southend on Sea News October 6, 2026
Final figures show more than 28,000 books borrowed during Southend’s Summer Reading Challenge
With the final numbers now analysed, we’re pleased to share the impact of this summer’s “Read to the Beat” Summer Reading Challenge in Southend Libraries. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Southend on Sea News September 17, 2026
Southend-on-Sea City Council steps up delivery of affordable, energy-efficient homes
Southend-on-Sea City Council is continuing to invest in energy-efficient council-owned homes, with a range of developments helping meet local housing demand. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Southend on Sea News September 11, 2026
Leader backs a tourist tax but money must be kept in Southend
Cllr Daniel Cowan, Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council, has responded to ongoing discussions around regional mayors’ proposals for a visitor levy/tourist tax. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Southend on Sea News August 24, 2026
Special Guest Snowboy Joins The Launch of the Martin Johnson B3 Sessions
A brand-new live jazz residency launches this month at the Lounge Jazz Club in Southend-On-Sea on Sunday 22 March 2pm, as acclaimed Hammond B3 organist Martin Johnson introduces The Martin…
Southend on Sea News August 21, 2026
Statement from Cllr Daniel Cowan, Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council
Draft Local Plan update. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Southend on Sea News August 11, 2026
New EV chargers now live at Alexandra Street Car Park
Drivers can now use the new electric vehicle (EV) charging points at Alexandra Street Car Park, delivered as part of the city’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) programme. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
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