Leigh on Sea News

Household Support Fund is available for pension aged residents

Residents on a low income who are facing hardship with the cost of living can apply for help through the council’s Essential Living fund.

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Feel Good Festival returns!

The Feel Good Festival is being held on Saturday 29 July at Garon’s Park, from 10am to 4pm and the free event will include, popcorn making, live demos, competitions, arts and crafts, bouncy castles and more.

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Annie The Musical Review by Lynn Carroll

I would be hard put to think of a show I have enjoyed more at the Cliffs Pavilion and if you are a regular reader you will know I am sometimes critical of shows adapted from film

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Single Use Plastic Ban from 1st October 2023

From 1 October businesses must no longer supply, sell or offer certain single-use plastic items in England.

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Music Playing Big Belly Bins Come to Southend

Veolia and Southend-on-Sea City Council have joined forces to tackle the issue of litter on the seafront with their newly launched “Just Bin It” campaign promoting a cleaner and more environmentally friendly Southend-on-Sea with talking bins and glow-in-the-dark signs.

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The Elephants have been given their marching orders

The elephants of Herd In The City have been mounted onto their plinths, ready to stand proud ahead of the trail launching this Friday.

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Leigh Art Trail Returns

The Leigh Art Trail is back until the 16th July

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New Properties from Bear this July

New Listings in and around Leigh this July.

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Leigh-on-Sea home shortlisted for two National Dementia Care Awards!

Admiral Court Care Home on Manchester Drive has been shortlisted for Dignity and Respect Home, alongside Dementia Care Manager, Jessica Davies who has been nominated for Inspiring Leader.

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New ski flights to Geneva from Southend Airport

On sale from today, a route to the popular Swiss destination of Geneva adds further choice for customers this winter

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Fixed penalty notices issued for breaches of BBQ and Car Cruise

Southend-on-Sea City Council has successfully enforced its public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) over the weekend after several breaches of the orders.

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Wish You Were Dead Review by Lynn Carroll

Lovers of the Grace TV series will love the PD James story "Wish You Were Dead" now playing at the Palace Theatre.

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The Workshop Members Club Opens

The Workshop Members Club – Leigh-on-sea’s best kept secret now open to new members.

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Careers ‘Making every day count’ at local hospice charity

Havens Hospices is holding a Nursing Careers Open Day on Monday 10th July for those looking for a rewarding career in nursing.

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Changes to parking charges set to be reversed

Two major changes to parking charges in Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-sea made as part of the 2023/24 budget are set to be reversed.

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Permanent repairs being made to potholes

This is opposed to the previous process, which mainly saw temporary filling and patching to remove the immediate risk but often led to further repairs being needed.

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Art Wall Exhibition in Aid of Andy's Man Club

Leigh-on-sea Community Centre is pleased to welcome a new exhibition on our community Art Wall from 25th June called ‘Heavy Soul’.

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Greatest Days Review by Nina Jervis

It certainly was magic at the Cliffs Pavilion last night with the brilliant new production of Take That's smash hit musical Greatest Days.

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Southend-on-Sea to celebrate Armed Forces Day

Southend-on-Sea will gather to celebrate Armed Forces Day this Saturday 24 June and pay tribute to service personnel past, present and future as the annual tradition of a parade through the City High Street and a short service return.

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Oxygen Takes Over Base Jump Site in Rayleigh

OXYGEN Indoor Activity Parks is coming to Rayleigh, Essex this summer taking over the Base Jump site that closed on June 5th

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