Whats On In Southend on Sea Local News
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…
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…
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Essex Live
- The Essex restaurants serving delicious food among the best in Britain
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on September 12, 2026 at 5:00 pmThey're all up for a prestigious set of awards
- The Essex schools attended by world-renowned Hollywood actor Helen Mirren
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Laura Fidler) on September 12, 2026 at 2:00 pmOne of the schools no longer exists
- Busy Essex McDonald's shut for weeks as it undergoes huge refurb
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on September 12, 2026 at 10:00 amIt won't reopen until October
- The charming neighbourhood where 'everyone knows everyone' with Essex's most expensive homes
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on September 12, 2026 at 7:00 amThe little village has a pretty green space, independent shops and a charming duck pond
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
- Leader backs a tourist tax but money must be kept in Southend
on September 11, 2026 at 10:25 amCllr Daniel Cowan, Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council, has responded to ongoing discussions around regional mayors' proposals for a visitor levy/tourist tax.
- Council secures conviction after rescuing 15 dogs from one of the worst animal neglect cases seen by officers in 30 yearson September 8, 2026 at 11:54 am
An Eastwood man has been convicted of 15 animal welfare offences following an investigation by Southend-on-Sea City Council.
- LGR response: ‘Our focus is on delivering for residents of Southend’on September 7, 2026 at 3:24 pm
Plans for Local Government Reorganisation halted.
- Southend SEND Partnership welcomes inspection findings and commits to next phase of improvementson September 3, 2026 at 11:04 am
Southend-on-Sea City Council and NHS Essex Integrated Care Board have welcomed the findings of the recent Area SEND inspection.
