Leigh on Sea News

Charity Christmas Tree Collection Service Returns to Support Havens Hospices

The collection service will pick up real Christmas trees from households in return ‘fir’ a minimum donation of £7 on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Monday 13th January 2025.

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New penguin ‘Sunny’ set to make a splash at next year's art trail

Essex artist Neil Fendell has revealed his penguin for next year’s spectacular summer art trail – Waddle-on-Sea!

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Dial 159 to contact your bank

If you have been a victim of fraud, you can safely call 159, they will ask which bank you are with and connect you directly to them.

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Spectacular seafront fireworks this New Year

Two dazzling, free displays will light up the night sky on Tuesday 31 December 2024, offering residents and visitors an unforgettable way to welcome 2025 in style.

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2025 Leigh-on-sea Calendar available from Dave Amber

Something for the family stocking this Christmas the 2025 Leigh-on-sea calendar from local photographer Dave Amber

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Leigh-on-Sea Events Coming this Christmas

Our list of what's going in Leigh this Christmas time.

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New SEND school in Rayleigh to be run by Zenith Multi Academy Trust

The school is being created at a site on the Wolsey Park development, off Rawreth Lane in Rayleigh. It will provide 150 places for pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

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Garden waste collections update from Southend Council

Starting in April 2025, the new contractor SUEZ will take over recycling and waste collections, including the paid for garden waste collection scheme from Southend’s current contractor

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Light Up a Life and keep loved ones' memories alive at Havens

A local charity is inviting the community to ‘Light Up a Life’ and remember those special to them this Christmas

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Mughal Dynasty Bringing The Flavours of India With New Sunday Lunch launch

The Mughal Dynasty Fine Dining Indian Restaurant are pleased to announce they will be opening every Sunday from 24th November 12pm to 8pm with a brand new Indian Style Sunday Roast menu.

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Kickstart Your Christmas Shopping Locally at Leigh-on-Sea’s Late Night Shopping Event!

On Thursday 28th November, from 6pm to 9pm, Leigh-on-Sea will come alive with festive cheer as local independent traders along Leigh Road, The Broadway, Rectory Grove, and Elm Road host a special Late Night Shopping Event.

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Cliff Parade works completed, and Seaview Road now reopened to traffic

The council is pleased to confirm that works to address cliff stability issues at Cliff Parade have now been successfully completed, and Seaview Road has been reopened to traffic

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YES Network to round off the year with Pop-up shop and final networking event

The YES (Young Entrepreneurs Southend-on-Sea) Network will close 2024 with two standout events for young business minds and aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Convenient parking with over half a million transactions using the Southend Pass

The annual pass, priced at just £12.50 per month, or £125 for the year if you pay up front, saving even more money has seen over 500,000 uses since April this year.

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Leigh Road Baptist Church's Christmas Eco Fayre Raises £2,600 for Community Initiatives

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex – Leigh Road Baptist Church (LRBC) hosted its annual Christmas Eco Fayre on Saturday, a joyful event that combined festive cheer with a focus on sustainability. The Fayre attracted hundreds of visitors, showcasing the creativity and generosity of the local community while raising an impressive £2,600.

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Council partners with Anglian Water and Environment Agency to boost flood resilience and sustainable water management

Southend-on-Sea City Council has taken an important step toward a new partnership with Anglian Water and the Environment Agency, marking the start of a major collaboration to strengthen flood resilience and improve sustainable water management across our city.

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Reduced car parking at Leigh Station 13th Nov to 20 Dec

Due to essential structural maintenance works being undertaken by Network Rail at Chalkwell, an area of the Leigh-on-Sea station car park will be used as an access point (by contractors) and for storage purposes from Wednesday 13 November to Friday 20 December.

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Free Sunday parking returns in December to boost local shopping

Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the return of free Sunday parking in all council-managed car parks across the city this December, encouraging residents and visitors to shop locally and support the local economy this festive season.

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Review By Lynn Carroll

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we really do love you. Last nights fantastic performance of this well loved tale of a magical flying car was one of the best shows I have seen.

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"Lest we forget" – Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day plans

Join us this Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day as Southend gathers to honour those who sacrificed their lives during the two World Wars and other conflicts since.

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