Leigh on Sea News

A Short Introduction to Indian Breads

The Mughal Dynasty blogs on the huge variety of breads available in India.

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Free and active support sessions for unpaid carers

Unpaid carers will get free physical activity sessions after Southend-on-Sea Borough Council teamed up with Sport for Confidence to provide support.

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Council responds to Government’s four-part plan to lift coronavirus lockdown

On Monday, the government announced its four-part plan to lift the COVID-19 lockdown in England.

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Southend BID welcomes new Director to the board

Southend Business Improvement District (BID) is delighted to announce Chris Johnson, owner of Énergie Fitness, as a new Director.

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Household waste collection catch up operation

Following disruption to collections due to the snowfall last week, Veolia are putting additional resources into collecting all recycling and waste collections missed, as well as carrying out this week’s collections.

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Free parking after 6pm set to stay as part of amendments to parking proposals

The council’s cabinet have today agreed changes to draft parking charge proposals that were announced in January.

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Joint housing scheme for underused garage site to be discussed

A joint housing scheme to replace an underused garage site with homes is to be discussed at cabinet.

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Dog control orders set for Cabinet discussion

Plans to renew the Borough’s dog control orders through a new public space protection order are set to be discussed by Cabinet.

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Local artist puts Leigh-on-Sea on map with new signage for town

A unique wayfinding project has been completed in Leigh-on-Sea in a drive to increase the visibility of what is available in the town and remind people to shop local, as the town begins to think about its recovery when Covid restrictions begin to ease.

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Step into Spring: Donate your daily stroll to support local hospice charity

A local hospice charity is calling on their local communities to donate their daily walk anytime between February and March to support frontline care.

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Additional Restriction Grants available for eligible businesses in Southend

After receiving an allocation of £3,662,500 by the Government to fund Additional Restrictions Grants, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council have now opened the application process for eligible businesses to apply for this grant funding.

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Introducing: Natchsticks

Many of us have taken up some form of physical exercise during lockdown...

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Valentine's Day Ideas

Here at Leigh on Sea we thought you might like a list of local companies offering click and collect/delivery for Valentine’s Day.

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Time to Board?

Leigh Handyman The Beach Buoy writes on how boarding up your loft can benefit you.

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Southend Pass set to be available to all

The Southend Pass is set to be offered to residents from outside the Borough too, as the cabinet member for transport looks at boosting visitor numbers for the summer season.

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Holiday opportunities for eligible school children and young people in Southend-on-Sea

Local children’s and young people’s charities, providers and schools are being asked to get involved with a holiday activity scheme for eligible children and young people in Southend-on-Sea.

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Cliff stabilisation works at Belton Way East

Following a recent routine survey at Belton Way, the council’s highways department have identified areas of slope instability.

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Hospice care ‘Enriched’ by Apprenticeships - Apprenticeship Week 8th - 14th February

Two local hospice employees say they can now further 'enrich the patient care experience' after completing a complex nursing apprenticeship scheme.

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Pollinator strategy creating a buzz in Southend

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking residents’ views and comments on an updated pollinator strategy, which looks at improving and increasing habitats for pollinators across the borough.

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Free parking for vaccination centre visitors

Two hours free parking will be in place for people attending the NHS vaccination centre at the Cliffs Pavilion.

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