Galleon ship stays ashore for longer due to popular demand
El Galeon, the 17th century replica Spanish tall ship due to arrive at Southend Pier this week has lengthened its stay due to popular demand
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Leigh on Sea News
Southend’s beaches named amongst the best at international Blue Flag awards
Southend has been awarded five Blue Flag Awards, the most awarded to any local authority in the East of England
New council administration appointed
A new Conservative administration has been appointed to lead Southend-on-Sea City Council after being voted in at Full Council meeting on 18th May 2023
Royal Hotel, Southend opens its Grand Regency Ballroom for Private Functions
Looking for the perfect venue to host your next celebration? Look no further than The Royal Hotel. Our elegant and spacious event spaces provide the perfect backdrop for any occasion.
Cllr Stephen Habermel elected as Southend’s 102nd Mayor
Cllr Stephen Habermel was elected as the City of Southend’s 102nd Mayor taking over from Cllr Kevin Robinson who has served as Mayor for the past year.
Southend Halloween Parade will return this October
The Southend Halloween parade will return to Southend seafront on Saturday 28 October 2023.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Review by Nina Jervis
A feel good comedy brimming with exceptional talent, based on Deborah Moggach’s novel These Foolish Things.
What's on this Coronation Weekend in and around Leigh-on-sea
A weekend of special events is being held from Saturday 6 to Monday 8 May to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Her Majesty the Queen Consort.
The Old Leigh Shanty Weekend: 19th to 21st May
Members of the Hoy at Anchor Folk Club and Leigh-on-Sea Lions Club are organising a free community weekend of sea shanties, folk music, song and dance in the atmospheric setting of Old Leigh Town.
E-Scooter Ban on Southend High Street
This week Southend's Town Centre Team and Special Constables initiated "Operation Sierra". The operation was set up to stop the use of e-scooters and bicycles on Southend High Street.
Sixty street parties planned across Leigh-on-sea and Southend
Over sixty applications have been received for street party permits and road closures to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation weekend.
Southend business navigator to help local businesses
A newly appointed Business Navigator has joined Southend-on-Sea City Council’s economic inclusion team to help local businesses grow and succeed.
Floating museum Spanish galleon ship visits Pier
A replica Spanish galleon ship called “El Galeon” that has been transformed into a floating museum is visiting Southend-on-Sea Pier at the end of May.
The King and I review by Lynn Carroll
A spectacle worthy of the highest praise. One could easily imagine being transported to old Siam with such exotic dance routines and incredible costumes.
Artists In Residence at Leigh-on-sea Community Centre
Leigh-on-Sea Town Council are extremely pleased to announce their new Artists in Residence for the next two years.
99% of four-year-olds get one of their top 3 school choices
99% of four-year-olds get one of their top three choice of primary school for September in Leigh-on-sea
New flower beds for Leigh Library Gardens
Leigh-on-sea Town Council Community & Culture Committee have advised that the Friends of Leigh Library Gardens (FOLLG) are in the process of revamping the beds at the front of Leigh Library. They are also working with SCC Parks Department on a new planting scheme.
Gully and drain maintenance road closures
Veolia, Southend-on-Sea City Council street cleansing and waste collection partner, has started an ambitious schedule of gully and drain maintenance in areas of the City where access to drain covers has previously been hampered by on-road parking.
