Leigh on Sea News

Sarah Moore Pub to Re-open on 20th January

The Sarah Moore Pub in Leigh-on-sea has had a last minute lease reprieve and will be back open for business on the 20th January 2025

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Tree-Cycling Collection raises more than £14K for Havens Hospices

Havens Hospices has successfully turned trees into care once more, collecting 1150 real Christmas trees from homes across south Essex

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The Rocky Horror Show Review by Nina Jervis-Green

How would I describe it? Part Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, part Frankenstein, part Carry On Screaming, this is the craziest, most riotous show I’ve ever seen. That, of course, is exactly why it’s so popular.

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Do you have what it takes to ‘Step Up’ to social work?

The Department for Education will cover the cost of candidates’ university tuition on the programme and will provide a tax-free bursary of £21,995 paid over the duration of the programme to support them during training.

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4.99% Increase in Council Tax planned for 2025

Cabinet councillors will next week discuss the report which includes increasing council tax by 4.99% (2.99% for general use and 2% for adult social care). This will help fund the investment needed into frontline and statutory services and ensure that cost pressures can be met in 2025/26.

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Leigh-on-sea Primary school application deadline fast approaching

Southend-on-Sea City Council are reminding parents that primary school applications must be made by the end of Wednesday 15 January (11.59pm - if online) for a reception school place

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Volunteers needed to join the Havens Penguin Patrol this summer

The local charity is looking for positive and enthusiastic volunteers aged 16 or over to engage with trail-goers and look after over 30 uniquely designed penguin sculptures placed around the streets of Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea

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New Properties from Bear this January

New Listings in and around Leigh this January.

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Devolution and local Government reorganisation to be debated

Councillors will debate major changes to how councils operate across the country and how this affects Southend-on-Sea and the wider county.

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Come to Leigh-on-Sea and enjoy its history, shopping and restaurants

Come to Leigh-on-sea this spring and enjoy its rich fishing history, great shopping and wonderful restaurants.

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Supercharging our electric vehicle infrastructure in Southend

The council is looking for a partner to install over 1,000 electric vehicle chargers in residential areas across the city over the next ten years.

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Jack & The Beanstalk Panto Review by Lynn Carroll

The crowd roared with enthusiasm when Rylan made his entrance in his way over the top but suitably ’him’ costume. Flamboyant times ten.

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Santa Bus Visiting Leigh-on-sea on 23rd December

Meet Santa on the Santa Bus coming to Leigh-on-sea on Monday 23rd December

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Charity Christmas Busking in Leigh-on-sea

On 18th December 2024, YMCA will be hosting a street collection, complete with festive busking in the ‘triangle,’ to bring holiday magic and collect Christmas donations.

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Sing along to festive favourites at Priory Park's ‘Carols in the park’

This annual event promises to fill the air with festive cheer and delightful music over Christmas and New Year.

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SIR TREVOR MCDONALD VISITS PRINCE AVENUE ACADEMY

This week all the children and staff at Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery had the pleasure and privilege of meeting Sir Trevor McDonald and hearing about his remarkable life and career in journalism

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Council to discuss proposed changes to parking charges

Councillors will discuss proposals to change parking charges across the city from 1 April 2025, including reducing charges on the seafront and introducing a cheaper winter tariff.

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Spreading holiday joy to children in need with Toy Drive

The Toy Drive workshop is in full swing getting ready to provide some Christmas joy for vulnerable children and young people across the City of Southend.

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HEYCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL: A BEACON OF IMPROVEMENT

Heycroft Primary School in Eastwood, Leigh-on-sea has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks to the support of South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT).

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New Properties from Bear this December

New Listings in and around Leigh this December.

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