96% of pupils get one of top three choices of primary school for September
96% of children in Southend-on-Sea will start primary school in September 2021 in one of their top three preferences, with 85% at their first-choice school.
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Leigh on Sea News
Register to vote for local elections and have your say
Residents of Southend-on-Sea need to make sure they register to vote by midnight on Monday 19 April so they can vote in the local elections this May.
UK Power Network to carry out work at Leigh Marina
UK Power Network (UKPN) will be carrying out essential work on a new service connection for Leigh Marina from Tuesday 13 April to Friday 30 April.
Community Collect: Home Covid-19 testing programme launches in Southend
Rapid Covid-19 self-test kits are being offered to everyone living and working in Southend-on-Sea.
London Southend Airport donation towards the Little Heroes ASD Support Hub
London Southend Airport has donated £1000 to Little Heroes ASD Support Group to help transform their support hub ready to welcome families to the space.
Thank you to our Keyworkers!
Southend Youth Council has set up a key worker project, on behalf of the young people in the Borough, recognising the efforts and hard work of our keyworkers over the past year.
As retail returns – please ‘Visit Southend Safely’ and plan ahead
A new campaign has been launched to encourage people to ‘Visit Southend Safely’ as the government confirmed lockdown restrictions can continue to ease on Monday 12 April.
Retail Assistant wanted at BBQ Barn, Leigh
The BBQ Barn is looking for a full time (40 hours per week) retail assistant for its store in Leigh on Sea.
‘Imagining a New Future’ exhibition comes to Southend High Street
Focal Point Gallery is delighted to announce a display of drawings, photos, video, poetry and text created by local residents during 2020 on the theme of ‘Imagining a New Future’.
£500 Bursary for Young Musicians
The Southend Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs are pleased to announce a new bursary for young musicians, which offers the chance for a young student to win £500.
New walk-in COVID-19 rapid flow test site opens on seafront
A new walk-in COVID-19 rapid flow test site has opened ahead of the Easter Weekend.
Plans announced for reopening of Southend leisure facilities
Members of Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre can now attend outdoor fitness sessions in groups of six.
Hospice charity on the lookout for locals to get on their bike and support its care
Havens Hospices is encouraging the public to use pedal power, raising vital funds for its care this early May Bank Holiday weekend.
Public Notice: Designation Of An Area For Selective Licensing
A public notice from Southend Borough Council.
Southend getting ready to reopen and welcome back visitors safely
A multi-faceted plan has been put in place to ensure the Borough is fully prepared and ready to welcome back visitors and keep residents safe.
Planning a Wedding? Check out the latest Wedding trends
People are still planning weddings and doing it quite differently than before...
Take a Baking Break this Easter with Cook
Easter is looming fast and although this will be our second Easter in Lockdown it doesn't mean that we can't treat ourselves and our family members to something delicious.
Timetable for the Opentop Bus now available
Ensignbus have released their timetable for the Opentop Bus which is running this Easter and during the following months.
Grants available to improve town centre shop fronts
Businesses based in and around Southend town centre can now apply for a grant of up to £5,000 to enhance their shop fronts as the council looks to invest and improve the town centre shopping area.
