Leigh on Sea News

£50m investment proposed for pavements and roads over the next five years

A major increase in investment into local pavements and roads is being proposed as part of the council’s capital investment programme for 2021 to 2026.

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New tree policy for a Green Borough and a Green Future

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has produced a new tree policy setting out how it will manage its trees across the Borough, which will be considered by the council’s cabinet next week.

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Southend SEND Independent Forum

A new Forum to give parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) an independent voice in Southend-on-Sea has been appointed by the Department for Education.

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New Menu and Care Packages from Cook

Cook have released some new meals and a slew of vegan dishes for anyone trying out Veganuary.

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NHS and care workers can get free parking with temporary permit scheme

NHS health and care workers carrying out essential work during the Coronavirus pandemic can now apply for a free temporary permit that allows them to park in all the borough’s council owned car parks and bays.

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Thank you for protecting our NHS

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is thanking those who have acted responsibly to help protect our local NHS and urged residents to continue.

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Increased testing capacity in Southend coming in 2021

More Coronavirus testing centres are being rolled out across the Borough in January.

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Annual parking pass will be available from April 2021

The Southend Pass is an annual permit that will start from 1 April 2021, designed to help save money for those residents who make frequent trips in and around the Borough.

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Seafront car parks closed – Don’t Visit Southend

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is urging local people to stay at home and visitors to stay away to help protect lives and to protect the NHS following an exponential rise in positive Coronavirus cases.

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Repair and resurfacing works for main town centre route

A key route into Southend town centre is set for repair and resurfacing works as part of continued essential maintenance of the A127.

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Council supports phased return to school in January

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has written to all local schools saying it will support them if they wish to have a flexible and phased return for the first week of term in January.

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Gift the earth this Christmas with responsible recycling

With the festive season approaching, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council are encouraging residents to think green over this festive season.

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London Southend Airport welcomes passengers back for festive flights

London Southend Airport today re-opens its terminal doors to passengers travelling over the festive period.

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Key milestone for Bell junction upgrade

Work on the Bell Junction is progressing well, with the work for the new dedicated slip road onto Rochford Road set to commence in the new year.

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New COVID-19 testing ‘collect and drop-off’ point to open in Leigh

A new COVID-19 testing ‘collect and drop off’ point is opening in Leigh-on-Sea tomorrow (Friday 18 December), for people without symptoms.

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Council is new owner of Victoria Shopping Centre

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has bought the Victoria Shopping Centre for £10m.

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Property of the Week: Wednesday 16th December 2020

Currently in development, this new build is a three-storey family home with four bedrooms, two en-suites, 50ft of garden space and a Juliet balcony with estuary views.

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Extra financial help for winter

A scheme to give vulnerable households financial peace of mind over the winter months has launched thanks to additional Government funding.

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Government announces that Southend-on-Sea will move into Tier 3 on Wednesday

The Government has announced that Southend-on-Sea will be entering tier 3 restrictions at 00:01 on Wednesday 16 December.

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Toy Drive: There’s still time to donate

Council elves have been hard at work coordinating and wrapping gifts for the council’s annual Toy Drive to provide some Christmas joy for vulnerable children across Southend.

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