Leigh on Sea News

Southend business navigator to help local businesses

A newly appointed Business Navigator has joined Southend-on-Sea City Council’s economic inclusion team to help local businesses grow and succeed.

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Floating museum Spanish galleon ship visits Pier

A replica Spanish galleon ship called “El Galeon” that has been transformed into a floating museum is visiting Southend-on-Sea Pier at the end of May.

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The King and I review by Lynn Carroll

A spectacle worthy of the highest praise. One could easily imagine being transported to old Siam with such exotic dance routines and incredible costumes.

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Artists In Residence at Leigh-on-sea Community Centre

Leigh-on-Sea Town Council are extremely pleased to announce their new Artists in Residence for the next two years.

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99% of four-year-olds get one of their top 3 school choices

99% of four-year-olds get one of their top three choice of primary school for September in Leigh-on-sea

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News and Events from Leigh Town Council: 14/04/2023

News coming out of the council this April.

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New flower beds for Leigh Library Gardens

Leigh-on-sea Town Council Community & Culture Committee have advised that the Friends of Leigh Library Gardens (FOLLG) are in the process of revamping the beds at the front of Leigh Library. They are also working with SCC Parks Department on a new planting scheme.

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Gully and drain maintenance road closures

Veolia, Southend-on-Sea City Council street cleansing and waste collection partner, has started an ambitious schedule of gully and drain maintenance in areas of the City where access to drain covers has previously been hampered by on-road parking.

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Leigh-on-sea to Amsterdam in 52 minutes

London Southend Airport is proud to fly to one of the happiest places in the world, the Netherlands, with easyJet flights to and from Amsterdam starting May 24.

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Southend Pier voted Pier of the Year 2023

Southend Pier has been awarded the coveted Pier of the Year award 2023 by the National Piers Society (NPS).

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Jersey Boys The Musical a review by Nina Jervis

The internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys is back at the Cliffs Pavilion until 8th April. This smash hit musical has won 65 major awards and has been seen by over 27 million people worldwide read Nina Jervis full review of last nights outstanding performance.

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April Events

We've put together a list of things to do and places to go this April.

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New Properties from Bear this April

New properties in and around Leigh-on-sea this April.

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Apply to become a Summer Reading Challenge volunteer

Southend Libraries are once again looking for volunteers to help keep children reading throughout the summer holidays for the Summer Reading Challenge.

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Leigh-on-sea Town Council awards community stars

At the Annual Community Meeting on Friday 24th March, Leigh Town Council were pleased to present their Good for Leigh and Volunteer of the Year awards for outstanding people in the local community

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Book launch for Canadian author in Leigh-on-Sea

A free book launch is being held at Leigh-on-sea Library to celebrate the release of ‘The Spoon Stealer’ by Lesley Crewe a story set in Leigh-on-sea.

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London Southend Airport takes flight for summer 2023

London Southend Airport welcomes the return of summer flying with their first scheduled easyJet flight to Malaga for 2023.

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Mayor visits Southend Pier to celebrate record-breaking year with staff

The Mayor of Southend visited Southend Pier in celebration of a record-breaking 2022. The world-famous landmark welcomed 412,300 visitors last year - the highest number that have ever been recorded in a single year.

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New loans available for Southend’s empty commercial properties

Owners of empty commercial property and developers in the City are being encouraged to bring life back to their buildings through the use of the Southend-led ‘No Use Empty’ (NUE) scheme.

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Boom Battle Bar signed! new tenant for The Victoria Centre

Boom Battle Bar have announced that they are to open in The Victoria Centre. They will take over the prominent former Tangs unit, covering approximately 10,500 square foot across both ground and first floor.

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