Leigh on Sea News

Guidance for the release of balloons and sky lanterns

Southend-on-Sea City Council has issued new guidance for the release of balloons and sky lanterns.

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Will Young 20 Years Tour review by Nina Jervis

Will's voice was as goose-bumpingly brilliant as it always has been, and the setlist was packed with hits.

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November and December Events

What's going on around Leigh at the end of 2022.

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Spooktacular Halloween Parade returns to Southend

Spooktacular Halloween Parade returns to Southend this Saturday with world’s first giant spider puppet.

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Local School Joins the ‘Herd’ for Southend Art Trail

A baby elephant from the Herd In The City art trail will soon be stomping over to Kingsdown School in Southend-on-Sea to be decorated.

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Reading Well for teens launches in City’s libraries

A new ‘Reading Well’ collection of books and resources for teenagers launched in public libraries across England and Wales

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Please follow Avian flu advice to protect pet birds

Those residents with birds and poultry for pets are being encouraged to keep them indoors as part of a change of law that came into effect earlier this week.

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Council announces extra support to help residents through cost-of-living crisis

A package of initiatives to continue to help local people through the cost-of-living crisis has been announced by the council, with a four-point plan focussed on helping those that need it most.

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Serving the City; saving energy, cutting costs

Measures are being put in place by Southend-on-Sea City Council to conserve energy and save on costs this winter.

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Council supporting thousands of vulnerable residents

Thousands of vulnerable people across the city have benefited from £1.4m worth of funding allocated to Southend-on-Sea City Council.

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Charity demonstrates importance of support for sight loss

Thursday 13 October was World Sight Day - an international day of awareness held every year to focus attention on the global issue of eye health.

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Council support new short film about the need for foster carers

In a ground-breaking national collaboration, Southend-on-Sea City Council is one of 56 local authorities across England to have worked together on a new short film about fostering.

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Sustainable Warmth grant can help Southend residents stay warmer, save on fuel bills and lower carbon emissions

Southend-on-Sea City Council is urging households to check their eligibility for a new funding scheme to help them stay warmer in their homes, save money on their fuel bills and lower their carbon emissions.

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Illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized from Southend shops

Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Trading Standards Team in collaboration with Essex Police have carried out raids on retail premises in central Southend-on-Sea, seizing large quantities of illegal tobacco products.

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Planned Pavement Improvements in October

Five roads and Five pavements across Southend-on-Sea are planned for repairs and resurfacing starting

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Popular Fish Curries in India by Mughal Dynasty

Fish has been eaten in India throughout history, with evidence appearing as far back as cave paintings in the Bhimbetka rock shelters...

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Detectorists Beware Essex Police are On Your Trail

Essex Police put out a Statement this week urging detectorists to be aware of the law surrounding historic artefacts

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Council announces procurement of new voluntary contract

Southend-on-Sea City Council is to begin the procurement process for a new voluntary contract, which will provide volunteering services and opportunities throughout the city.

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Bear Estate Agents: October Properties

New Properties from Bear Estate Agent this October.

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World Mental Health Day event at the Forum

A free drop-in event for World Mental Health Day will be taking place at the Forum library where visitors can speak with organisations that provide mental health support.

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