Thorpe Hall School are the first school in Essex to become a partner school of Dukes Plus – a specialised consultancy service offering university preparation and application advice.
Southend Museums have loaned seventeen pieces from their collection to be showcased in Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style at the Design Museum, opened on Friday 28 March
As the programme comes to an end, the improvements and partnerships it has created will continue. The Council and partners remain committed to ensuring families continue to receive the help they need.
Southend Pier’s railway train service is back in operation ahead of schedule following essential maintenance work that was expected to last until 4 April.
An entertaining play which revolves around the day to day trials and tribulations of a Canadian Korean shop owner and his family.
Thorpe Hall School, the areas only independent through-school, is proud to run a shuttle bus service for families travelling from Leigh-on-sea and Chalkwell.
This week we bring you 'Our 10 minutes' with Jack Leighmen... but who is he and what does he do in Leigh-on-sea?
Accessible and timely, The Merchant of Venice 1936 will introduce Shakespeare to new audiences, but it also tell us the real story of who we were – and implore us not to repeat our mistakes. Particularly in these troubling times, to say it’s well worth seeing is a given.
The 115-year-old ramp connecting Chalkwell Station to Chalkwell Beach, will be closed imminently, subject to Network Rail track possessions, due to public safety concerns.
This year's delivery will bring a range of free activities to our beaches, suitable for the whole family including kayaking, yoga and water dips, beach safaris, cold water dips, and family beach days.
This event was an incredible display of artists from all 9 schools across the South East Essex Academy Trust (SSEAT). The array of art at the exhibition included painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, printing, sketching and anime.
To mark VE Day the council will be holding public events throughout the week including a Beacon Lighting Ceremony by the Cenotaph at Clifftown Parade on Thursday 8 May at 9pm.
Local young artist Charlie Stafford was one of the first to collect her penguin and begin bringing it to life for this summer's spectacular art trail, Waddle-on-Sea.
Designed to make the city more accessible for disabled residents who rely on convenient, nearby parking, the policy introduces a clearer and more streamlined process for applying for on-street disabled parking bays that will support residents' mobility and independence.
At this stage, there are no firm recommendations regarding the number of unitary authorities or their geographic borders. However, due to geographic considerations, Southend-on-Sea City Council prefers a five-unitary model
Southend Theatres and Crossroads Pantomimes have announced that Rylan will returning to Southend by popular demand to headline this year’s Cliffs Pavilion pantomime, Cinderella.
Essential maintenance work on Southend Pier’s railway trains will take place from Monday 10 March to Friday 5 April, ensuring a smooth and reliable service for the busy summer season.
As well as the housing, the deal between the Council and Thames Plaza will also unlock the transfer of Roots Hall to the new owners of the club if planning permission is granted at Fossetts Farm
What a fantastic weekend at Two Artists at the Living Room in Leigh-on-sea! The exhibition drew a steady flow of art lovers who enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere and took in the stunning collection of artwork. Many pieces found new homes across the area, making it a truly successful event.
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