Whats On In Southend on Sea Local News
Southend sets out vision for a greener, more vibrant High Street
Southend-on-Sea City Council is moving forward with plans to improve the High Street and make it a more welcoming, attractive and enjoyable place for everyone. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Quit smoking and vaping in children’s playgrounds
Southend-on-Sea City Council has welcomed a new national consultation that seeks to strengthen measures to reduce the harms caused by smoking and vaping across the country. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Southend’s history brought closer to the community as new Museums Collections Centre opens on City Day
Southend’s heritage will be more accessible than ever from Saturday 7 March, as Southend Museums officially opens the new Southend Museums Collections Centre to the public. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Share why you love Southend for MONOPOLY launch competition
Southend-on-Sea City Council is inviting residents to get involved in a fun competition to celebrate the upcoming launch of the official MONOPOLY: Southend-on-Sea Edition this March. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
City Day 2026: Young artists invited to enter Secondary Schools Portrait Competition with £300 in prizes per winner
A vibrant new live portrait competition is giving Southend’s young artists the chance to shine as part of this year’s City Day celebrations. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Parking charges to be frozen under new budget proposals as Southend Council takes control of parking services
Southend-on-Sea City Council has proposed freezing all pay-and-display parking charges for the 2026/27 financial year as part of its draft budget. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Sensational show celebrating the music of Billy Joel coming to Southend
Following sold out tours across the UK and Europe, celebrated singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace and his incredible band are heading to Southend with the sensational award-winning show The Billy…
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Essex Live
- Lakeside shoppers can get discounts on great leisure activities - by doing one thing
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on April 10, 2026 at 4:03 pmLakeside's new initiative
- Chelmsford locals 'gutted' as Iceland store announces closure
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on April 10, 2026 at 5:00 amThe store will be closing at the end of the month
- 'Proper' pie and mash eatery opens inside Grays pub
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on April 9, 2026 at 6:00 pmOwner Nadine says the area has been 'crying out' for a proper pie and mash spot
- The tiny Benfleet sandwich and coffee shop you might miss - but you shouldn't
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on April 9, 2026 at 1:00 pmThis spot was buzzing with people - even on a weekday lunchtime
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
- Southend City Jam to return for fifth year as artist applications open
on April 8, 2026 at 11:03 amSouthend City Jam will return from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2026.
- Now open! Explore close to 500,000 incredible objects from South Essex at the Southend Museums Collections Centreon April 7, 2026 at 12:24 pm
The new Southend Museums Collections Centre (SMCC) officially opened to the public this month, offering visitors the rare chance to go behind the scenes with incredible pieces of local heritage.
- Easter in Southend: fun family activities and easy ways to get aroundon April 2, 2026 at 2:22 pm
Southend‑on‑Sea is preparing for a busy Easter bank holiday weekend, with families and visitors set to enjoy the city's beaches, attractions and outdoor spaces.
- Carers First wins Council contract to keep vital support services running in Southendon April 2, 2026 at 12:41 pm
Carers First have secured a contract by Southend-on-Sea City Council to continue to provide help and support for carers and young carers in the area.
