Leigh on Sea News

Council chief executive to take up new job at London Councils

Alison Griffin, chief executive of the council is to take up a new job as chief executive of London Councils this summer.

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Pier investment continues as work starts on pier head and new trains take shape

Southend Pier, which has welcomed 12,000 visitors since it reopened 12 April, is set for a new look and feel this summer.

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Leigh Sailors Launch International Sailing Magazine and Podcast

Podcast launched to mark the first anniversary of Ocean Sailor Magazine, brainchild of Kraken Yachts chairman Dick Beaumont.

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London Southend Airport donates £1000 to St Cedd’s Life Skills courses for the community

London Southend Airport, 23 April 2021: St Cedd’s Church are to offer Life Skills Courses starting in September for the local community. The courses are free of charge due to donations and funding by London Southend Airport.

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Positive start for the HAF programme

The Council is recognising and thanking our local organisations, charities, and schools for delivering the Holiday activities and food programme (HAF) for Southend’s children and young people.

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New Cook Book Available from Jim's Joint in Leigh

Butcher Jim's Joint has released a new cookbook with a percentage of profits going to charity.

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Bunting Installed Across Southend High Street

As many businesses across the town begin to reopen, Southend Business Improvement District (BID) has rolled out the bunting in Southend High Street to celebrate.

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All In Music: Virtual Open Weekend

All In Music (AIM), Southend YMCA’s long-established youth music project, is presenting a free virtual open weekend.

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Hot Properties This April From Bear

Some of the best homes on the market in Leigh this month, courtesy of Bear Estate Agents.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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’.

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£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.

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Lamb Dishes of Kashmir

With spring here, The Mughal Dynasty writes about some Kashmiri lamb dishes.

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