Whats On In Southend on Sea Local News
Southend Jazz Festival
The 2024 Southend Jazz Festival offers a whole week of incredible live jazz events, workshops and movie screenings. 30th September – 6th October. 1 WEEK | 10 VENUES | 24…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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
- 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.
