Leigh on Sea News

Southend Budget position to be discussed by Cabinet

A report on the council's finances up to the end of July 2024 (four months into the financial year) will be discussed on Monday 16 September

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Review of Hairspray by Lynn Carroll

Every cast member was excellent and of course the younger ones went through their song and dance routines with energy, smiles and total commitment, never missing a beat, a joy to behold. I found myself foot tapping and smiling throughout.

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First Bus Essex Fare Increases from Monday 9th September 2024

Following an annual review, revised bus fares will apply to our services across Essex with effect from Monday 9th September 2024.

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Leigh-on-sea Regatta this weekend with fantastic music line-up

One of our favourite events in Leigh-on-sea Old Town is returning on 7th and 8th September, the Leigh Regatta, where people of all ages gather to enjoy the last blast of the summer

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Beware of Ticket Fraud for popular events

The BBC reported this month on the scale of Premier League football ticket fraud. These sell out quickly and criminals seek to take advantage of people looking for tickets or offers.

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September Slipper Swap project aims to reduce trips and falls

Following the success of previous Slipper Swap events in November 2023 and a smaller event in February 2024, which saw over 450 pairs of old slippers swapped for new ones, the council is bringing back this important initiative.

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New Properties from Bear this september

New Listings in and around Leigh this September.

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easyJet puts 10 new routes on sale from London Southend Airport for Summer 2025

easyJet has today announced three brand-new routes are on sale from London Southend Airport to Reus and Almeria in Spain, and the popular Mediterranean island of Malta, with departures from March 2025.

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Council expands first aid support and beach welfare for the Summer

Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce enhanced first aid services for visitors to the High Street and seafront, made possible thanks to funding from the council's Public Health team.

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Navigating success in the City with Southchurch and Leigh Business Expos

Following the success of the Southchurch Business Expo in 2023, the council’s economic development team have organised another two expos set to take place later in the year, in both Southchurch and Leigh-on-Sea.

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REVIEW OF HERE YOU COME AGAIN BY LYNN CARROLL

This was a thoroughly enjoyable night out and a show that I would highly recommend you to see.

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Additional Kids Drop Off and Soft Play Sessions At Indirock Southend

Exciting news! Until September 1st, Indirock is offering Holiday Drop-Off Sessions every weekday from 10 AM to 12 PM. We have also added extra slots on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2 PM to 4 PM to give you more flexibility.⁠

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Leigh Folk Festival Fund Raising Concert

Enjoy three great acts and proceeds from this event will help bring back the beloved Leigh Folk Festival

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Southend Pier to host Bank Holiday Weekend Bonanza

From Saturday 24 August to Monday 26 August, Southend Pier will transform into a vibrant hub of entertainment against the backdrop of the stunning replica Spanish ship, Galeon Andalucia.

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Southend City Jam headliners announced

Southend City Jam, the UK's largest street art festival, returns from 30 August to 1 September 2024, transforming the city centre, seafront, and pier into a vibrant canvas of creativity.

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Pretty Woman Review by Nina Jervis

All the classic moments are there: Vivian’s ride-or-die friendship with fellow streetwalker Kit de Luca, buying swish new outfits on Rodeo Drive (and getting her revenge on the snooty shop assistants.

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New Properties from Bear this August

New Listings in and around Leigh this August.

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Leigh-on-sea Art Trail gives local children the chance to express their feelings

On 6th and 7th July, displayed at The Living Room, Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea the exhibition ‘Grief from a child’s eyes – let’s talk about the elephant in the room’, featured 20 creative pieces that explored the feelings of local young people who have experienced loss.

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Scam of the month: computer software service fraud

Action Fraud has noted a significant rise in reports of computer software service fraud in recent months. This happens when fraudsters posing as legitimate companies like your internet service provider or Microsoft, call you and tell you that there is a problem with your computer.

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Plans for area of wet woodlands in Belfairs Woods Leigh-on-sea

West Leigh residents living near the Vardon Drive and Woodlands Park entrances are asked to engage with a project to introduce new ‘leaky dams’ along the Prittle Brook which would improve water flows, biodiversity and prevent flooding.

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