Whats On In Southend on Sea Local News
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…
Well done to the Lionesses on winning the UEFA Women’s EURO final
The team’s victory on Sunday in Switzerland was such a proud moment for our city and the whole nation. Southend-on-Sea City Council…
Two Essex heating installer apprentices shortlisted for industry’s next official Rising Star
Daisy Turner, from Rochford in Essex, and Joe Styles, from Southend-on-Sea, have both been shortlisted for the Rising Star award by judges from the industry-leading Heating Installer Awards 2025. From…
Drive to Survive star Guenther Steiner on F1 fame and going ‘Unfiltered’ ahead of Southend tour date
Fasten your seatbelts for a thrilling 2025 as former Haas F1 team principal and Netflix Drive to Survive star Guenther Steiner embarks on a brand-new tour, which includes a date…
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…
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Essex Live
- 13 completely free things to do in Essex this May half-term
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on May 17, 2026 at 5:24 pmThere are plenty of fun, free things to do in Essex
- 'UK's biggest festival' coming to three venues in Essex
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Martin Neal) on May 17, 2026 at 1:00 pmMulti-venue music extravaganza will champion grassroots music in the UK
- Closed Essex pub with 'attractive' beer garden goes up for sale for £1m
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on May 16, 2026 at 12:00 pmThe pub even has its own residential accommodation
- Razorlight: 'I became obsessed with Hylands Park, and now I'm playing State Fayre'
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Callum Crumlish) on May 16, 2026 at 10:46 amEXCLUSIVE: Razorlight have teased that their setlist for State Fayre will be a 'trip down memory lane'.
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
- 16 Schools transformed in Southend's Clean Air for Schools project
on May 15, 2026 at 12:18 pmFrom 2023 to 2026, we’ve worked with 16 schools across Southend to support our safe, clean and green ambition, creating greener, healthier spaces where children can learn, play and thrive.
- Open heart, open home: One carer’s 11-year fostering journey in Southendon May 15, 2026 at 11:30 am
Fostering is often talked about in broad terms: care, support, making a difference. But for the 76 Southend foster carers living it every day, the reality is far more human, complex and powerful.
- 15 Brilliant ways to enjoy a sunny Southend staycation this May bank holiday weekend and half-termon May 15, 2026 at 9:06 am
With the sunshine making a welcome return, it’s the perfect time to plan your May bank holiday weekend and half‑term break.
- Councillor Tony Cox elected as Southend's 105th Mayoron May 14, 2026 at 4:51 pm
Councillor Tony Cox has been formally elected as the 105th Mayor of Southend at today's Annual Meeting of the Council (14 May), taking over the role from Cllr Nigel Folkard.
