Leigh on Sea News

Former Leigh-on-sea Post Office to open as a Gym

The new gym will provide a regeneration of the former Leigh-on-sea Post Office building in Rectory Grove, which has been vacant for several years

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Stunning finds from the London wreck on display

A specially chosen selection of 1,192 items recovered from the wreck of the London are now on permanent display at Southend Central Museum.

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Revised SEND strategy to be discussed by Southend Council

A revised version of the special education needs and disabilities (SEND) strategy will be discussed by Southend Council Cabinet following input from the Children, Learning and Inclusion Working Party.

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£1m investment to improve cycling routes across the City

Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Cabinet is expected to agree a £1m investment from the Community infrastructure Levy to improve cycle routes across the City

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City Fibre works progress along the London Road

City Fibre’s rollout of a fibre optic network across Southend-on-Sea continues, with phase 2 works along London Road

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Leigh-on-sea Cliff Parade Road closed due to badgers

This follows on from a recent survey which found concerns for public safety due to the ongoing deterioration of the road and pavement caused largely by the presence of a badger sett underneath

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LuminoCity returns to Southend

LuminoCity light extravaganza is taking place between the 16th and 18th of February.

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New budget investments and changes proposed

The council’s cabinet will discuss changes and new investments to the council’s draft budget for 2023/24 on 14th February.

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Southend retains purple flag for the 10th year running

The nightlife of Southend-on-Sea has once again been given the thumbs up as it retains the purple flag for the tenth year

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‘Rock ‘n’ Glow’ makes a guest appearance

‘Rock ‘n’ Glow’ from Herd In The City has marched on over to Southend-on-Sea’s iconic pier to make a guest appearance at LuminoCity.

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February Events

We've put together a list of things to do and places to go this half-term and Valentine's Day.

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Bear Properties, February 2023

This month's new property listings from Bear.

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Further Teacher strikes in Southend-on-Sea

The planned national teachers strikes could affect some schools in Southend-on-Sea.

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Temporary changes to governing body at primary school

A temporary change to the governing body at Heycroft Primary School in Southend-on-Sea, has been introduced following concerns over governance

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Nina Jervis' Review of The Verdict

Nina Jervis reviews the fantastic production of The Verdict showing at the Palace Theatre until Saturday 4th February. Brilliant cast with wonderful set-designs one not to be missed.

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Southend Youth Council raise awareness of climate change through art competition

Southend Youth Council are raising awareness about climate change and environmental issues thanks to an art competition aimed at young people.

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Council encourages residents to celebrate Coronation Weekend

Southend-on-Sea City Council is encouraging residents to start planning their own celebrations for The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

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Illegal vape pens worth £7k allegedly sold to children

More than 1,200 illegal nicotine inhaling products were seized during a joint raid carried out on two shops in Southend-on-Sea by the City Council’s Trading Standards and Essex Police.

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Unlicensed HMO owner and operator gets £175,000 fine for ‘squalid’ home

The owner and operator of a former Westcliff-on-Sea hotel with no working kitchen, unusable toilets, blocked drains, and rats, has been ordered to pay more than £175,000 by the courts.

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Latest Southend-on-Sea census data published

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the latest Census 2021 data for Southend-on-Sea.

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