Leigh on Sea News

The Mughal Dynasty writes on Lentils and Pulses in Indian Cooking

According to an estimate by the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation, the average citizen of India takes 4 times as much nutrition through eating lentils and pulses than their Chinese or American equivalent.

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East Beach BBQ ban following damage and anti-social behaviour

Southend-on-Sea City Council have announced a ban on barbecues at East Beach – following incidents of anti-social behaviour and damage to public property, and recent national stories of grass fires during the heatwave.

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Seven Green Flag Awards to kick off Love Parks Week 2022

A week of family-themed events will be taking over the City’s parks as part of a national campaign to showcase the best parks and open spaces across the UK.

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New sponsors to help make Southend City Jam bigger and better than ever

Southend City Jam, the fantastic street art festival coming to Southend-on-Sea in September is now even bigger as two new sponsors come on board.

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The Osmonds a New Musical Review by Lynn Carroll

The Cliffs Pavilion resounded with a joyful noise on the opening night of The Osmonds musical, from start to finish it was a feast of entertainment.

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SEND experts and families help develop guide for school support

Experts in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have worked together to develop a guide so that parents and carers know what support they can expect for their child from school.

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MP Anna Firth unveils tapestry at London Southend Airport

Southend West MP Anna Firth today unveiled a tapestry at London Southend Airport that was much loved by Sir David Amess MP.

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Cabinet to discuss 2029 City of Culture bid

Cabinet will discuss carrying out further research and engagement with local people and businesses to find out local views on Southend-on-Sea making a City of Culture bid for 2029.

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Cabinet to discuss re-ballot of Southend BID

The council’s cabinet will discuss the potential re-ballot of the Southend Improvement District (BID) area at its meeting on 26 July 2022.

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Plans for new leisure contract for Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea City Council is set to approach the market to see what options are available for council-run sport and leisure facilities in Southend-on-Sea, with the existing contract set to expire in 2025.

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Warning issued over disposable barbecues

Residents and visitors are being asked not to bring disposable barbecues to Southend's beaches, parks and open spaces

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International artists headlining Southend City festival

A brand new music festival to take place in a hangar at London Southend Airport on 2-4 September.

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New Chief Executive approved by Full Council

Full Council has approved the appointment of Rob Polkinghorne as the council’s new Chief Executive

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July Events in and Around Leigh

Looking for things to do over the summer? We’ve put together a list of events and things to do this July.

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Full day of cultural fun as part of the Queen’s Baton Relay this week

Residents and visitors are invited to join in a full day of free events on Friday

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‘The Tram Drivers’ Retreat’ wows at RHS Hampton Court

Southend-on-Sea’s allotment at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Festival is wowing festivalgoers

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Mini-herd set to be elephant-astic

Havens Hospices is inviting local schools, youth groups and community projects to join in the ‘ton of fun’ and decorate a baby elephant

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Rock of Ages Review by Nina Jervis

Nina Jervis reviews last night performance of Rock of Ages at the Cliffs Pavilion

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Better support at home for patients leaving hospital

A new scheme to help patients leave hospital sooner with better support at home has been launched.

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Census shows how the population of Southend is changing

First results from the 2021 national census have been published and show an extra 7,000 people live in Southend-on-Sea compared to ten years ago.

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