Leigh on Sea News

Council partners with Anglian Water and Environment Agency to boost flood resilience and sustainable water management

Southend-on-Sea City Council has taken an important step toward a new partnership with Anglian Water and the Environment Agency, marking the start of a major collaboration to strengthen flood resilience and improve sustainable water management across our city.

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Reduced car parking at Leigh Station 13th Nov to 20 Dec

Due to essential structural maintenance works being undertaken by Network Rail at Chalkwell, an area of the Leigh-on-Sea station car park will be used as an access point (by contractors) and for storage purposes from Wednesday 13 November to Friday 20 December.

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Free Sunday parking returns in December to boost local shopping

Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the return of free Sunday parking in all council-managed car parks across the city this December, encouraging residents and visitors to shop locally and support the local economy this festive season.

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Review By Lynn Carroll

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we really do love you. Last nights fantastic performance of this well loved tale of a magical flying car was one of the best shows I have seen.

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"Lest we forget" – Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day plans

Join us this Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day as Southend gathers to honour those who sacrificed their lives during the two World Wars and other conflicts since.

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New Properties from Bear this November

New Listings in and around Leigh this November.

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Review of Grease by Lynn Carroll

Grease the Musical At The Cliffs Pavilion it's the one ticket in town that you want! Read Lynn Carroll's full review of last nights show.

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Electoral Review of Southend Meeting At Leigh-on-sea Community Centre

Online Meeting on Tuesday 19th November at 6.30pm to discuss the changes to Leigh-on-sea boundaries for the purpose of electoral changes

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Into The Cliffs Pavilion

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang arrives at the Cliffs Pavilion from 12th November until the 16th November as part of a 2024-25 UK Tour. We spoke with its Director, Thom Southerland, about this new production and what audiences can expect from it.

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Much loved Leigh-on-sea pub the Sarah Moore closing

A firm favourite with local sports fans, the Sarah Moor pub in Elm Road will be closing its doors on 4th January 2025

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£2 bus fare cap to rise to £3 on 1st January 2025

From 1 January 2025 through to the end of December 2025, a new single fare cap at £3 is being introduced to ensure millions of people can access affordable bus fares.

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Don’t let your Halloween pumpkins haunt our environment this Halloween

As Halloween approaches, Southend-on-Sea Council City Council wants to make sure fang-tastic fun doesn’t turn into a nightmare for the environment and local wildlife.

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Leigh-on-sea Parking Restrictions Coming into force

Notice of temporary prohibition of parking, stopping, waiting, loading & Unloading in Leigh Broadway and Leigh Road

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Youth Council Promotes UK Parliament Week

As part of UK Parliament Week (18 to 24 November), Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Youth Voice & Elections teams are hosting a series of interactive workshops for secondary schools across Southend.

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Living green wall installed at St. Mary’s Infant School as part of clean air initiative

The project, funded by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), is a significant step in the council’s commitment to improving air quality across Southend-on-Sea and promoting healthier environments for our children and residents.

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c2c’s Ultra Marathon to return in 2025 in aid of Gold Geese

News for all you Leigh-on-sea runners. Following the phenomenal success of the 2024 event, local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is delighted to announce that it will be hosting its second Ultra Marathon on 13 September 2025.

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Secondary school application deadline fast approaching

Leigh-on-sea parents are reminded that secondary school applications must be made by the end of Thursday 31 October (11.59pm - if online) for a Year 7 secondary school place

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Family Centres honoured with level 3 Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation

Southend-on-Sea City Council is proud to announce the Family Centres have been awarded the Baby Friendly Initiative Level 3 accreditation by UNICEF UK.

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New business support provision for small businesses in Southend-On-Sea

Southend-On-Sea City Council, using UK Shared Prosperity Funding has launched a fully funded specialist business support programme to protect and grow small businesses in the area.

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Mini-huddle set to be Fin-tastic!

Havens Hospices is inviting local schools, youth groups and community projects to join in the brrrilliant fun and decorate a baby penguin as part of its Waddle-on-Sea art trail.

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