Standing together united residents of Southend-on-Sea gave Sir David Amess MP a dignified and respectful send off following a special memorial service for family, friends and invited guests, followed by a horse-drawn procession through the streets.
Residents can pay their respects to Sir David Amess as funeral plans are unveiled.
Free parking across the Borough returns this festive season
Jingle Meals, a local initiative started by Chalkwell resident Ryan Gosling, will once again be delivering Christmas dinner with all the trimmings to those who are vulnerable, elderly, and also working for the NHS.
We are giving away 2 pairs of tickets for Sleepy Hollow at the Palace Theatre on 29th November.
The council is delighted to announce that it once again boasts seven award winning parks as the town celebrates maintaining the record number of Green Flags for the Borough.
Residents are being reminded that Southend’s two household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) have changed to winter opening hours.
On Tuesday evening I escaped the chilly November night to escape into 1960s London for the crime thriller 'Dial M for Murder', written by Frederick Knott and made famous by the Hitchcock film...
Two roads and four pavements across the Borough are planned for repairs and resurfacing throughout November as the council continues its £10m highways investment programme for 2021/22.
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has secured £1,059,165 in funding for two successful projects from the Government’s UK Community Renewal Fund which will help the local drive to invest in recovery and support the community.
Southend-on-Sea’s annual Remembrance Day commemoration service will take place on Sunday 14 November at the Cenotaph on Clifftown Parade.
The Grand Ole Opry came to the Palace Theatre last night with Ward Thomas headlining and guest appearances from The Country Affair and Dan Owen.
The Mughal Dynasty writes on some popular snacks in South India that you may be interested in making and trying at home.
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is letting young people and their families know there is always a way out from drug gangs, through the latest stage of the #SeeTheSigns campaign.
Dial M for Murder is being performed at The Palace Theatre on the 9th November (this coming Tuesday). In the run up to the showing we've published an interview with Anthony Banks, the show's director.
All new housing and commercial developments built in Southend-on-Sea could have electric vehicle charging points, as part of a proposed new planning policy to be discussed at cabinet next week.
It’s that time of year again - we are bringing the eighth annual Toy Drive to town this Christmas, with the aim of ensuring all of Southend’s vulnerable children and young people receive a gift.
The council’s cabinet will discuss plans to make a direct financial stake in the Seaway leisure development which will be anchored by Empire Cinemas, Hollywood Bowl and Travelodge.
Upgrades to the Cliffs Pavilion Theatre will be discussed at cabinet in the hopes of keeping the venue’s spot as one of the top ten regional theatres in the country.
Southend-on-Sea’s first ever Halloween Parade will take place along the seafront this Saturday (30 October) featuring over 700 participants!
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