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 September 10, 2024
Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) scam alert
We are aware of a scam where people are receiving text messages stating they have a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) and a link to pay. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Southend on Sea News August 23, 2024
Southend City Jam takes over the pier
Southend Pier is set to become a vibrant hub of creativity as the Southend City Jam Street Art Festival returns from 30 August to 1 September 2024. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Southend on Sea News August 12, 2024
Southend Pier to host Bank Holiday Weekend Bonanza
From Saturday 24 August to Monday 26 August, Southend Pier will transform into a vibrant hub of entertainment against the backdrop of the stunning replica Spanish ship, Galeon Andalucia. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Southend on Sea News July 25, 2024
Westcliff man convicted of fraud ordered to pay £882
On 24 July 2024, Malcolm Ward of Westcliff-on-Sea pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation against Southend-on-Sea City Council. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Southend on Sea News July 12, 2024
City welcomes international divers ahead of Paris Olympics
Southend-on-Sea is proud to host international diving teams for their pre-Olympic training. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Southend on Sea News June 26, 2024
Our online forms system for customers is changing
MySouthend is our online forms system where residents, businesses and visitors to Southend can manage their council services online. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Southend on Sea News June 4, 2024
Grass cutting update – June 2024
As many residents will have experienced in their own gardens, the current periods of warm, wet and sunny spring weather have prompted very strong grass and vegetation growth. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
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Essex Live
- Primark's very summery outfits shoppers are 'obsessed with'by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King) on May 12, 2025 at 3:00 am
Shoppers loved the new outfits - leaving them obsessing over them
- The pretty pub in quaint Essex village where Bradley Walsh loves to drink atby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Annette Belcher, Mel King) on May 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm
'I've got to tell you, I drink here'
- The gorgeous Essex village with a 'unique identity' and really posh housesby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King) on May 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm
The village is truly a sight to behold
- Essex town with rustic charm and adorable chocolate-box cottagesby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King) on May 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm
It is so rustic that it looks like it could be the set of a period drama
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
- Residents invited to spark change in Southend through new community fundon May 8, 2025 at 2:19 pm
Southend-on-Sea City Council is excited to launch the Big Sparks Fund as part of our Civic Pride drive.
- Councillor Nigel Folkard elected as Southend’s 104th Mayoron May 7, 2025 at 2:07 pm
Councillor Nigel Folkard has been formally elected as the 104th Mayor of Southend at today’s Annual Meeting of the Council, taking over the role from Cllr Ron Woodley.
- Southend Pier ranked Best Seaside Pier in Britainon April 28, 2025 at 3:28 pm
Southend Pier has been ranked the best seaside pier in Britain, topping a national list that compared and evaluated over 60 of the finest piers across the nation.
- Southend expands school air quality project to final five schoolson April 24, 2025 at 11:07 am
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the final phase of its successful 'Clean Air for Schools' project, with five more schools joining the initiative this spring.
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