New security initiatives introduced in Old Town, Leigh-on-Sea
Several security initiatives are being introduced to the Old Town area of Leigh-on-Sea to heighten security and safety in the area.
Several security initiatives are being introduced to the Old Town area of Leigh-on-Sea to heighten security and safety in the area.
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and the Southend Association of Voluntary Services (SAVS) are working together to recruit local community champions to help distribute £1.5m of funding for local communities.
A new befriending scheme designed to help former rough sleepers successfully adapt to life in their new homes has been launched by Southend Churches Community Support and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.
Southend-on-Sea Libraries have joined forces with master storyteller John Kirk bringing Southend families a storytelling scavenger hunt, in celebration of World Book Day 2021.
Unpaid carers will get free physical activity sessions after Southend-on-Sea Borough Council teamed up with Sport for Confidence to provide support.
Every year, Leigh-on-Sea Town Council ask for members of the public to nominate a hard-working volunteer that lives or volunteers in our town.
Nizle Biju, Deputy Youth Mayor, pledged as part of her Deputy Youth Mayor manifesto, to do some work with the vulnerable over the festive period.
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.
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is thanking those who have acted responsibly to help protect our local NHS and urged residents to continue.
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has bought the Victoria Shopping Centre for £10m.
Leigh-on-Sea Tin Team was formed by a group of residents who got inspired by the weekly clapping for carers, from here they decided to start gathering supplies for local foodbanks.
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council are asking residents to let them know about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and what steps they think the borough can take to ensure a positive future.
Leigh-on-Sea Roundtable have finalised their route for Santa's Sleigh this year.
Southend Youth Council members have taken part in this year’s virtual Make your Mark voting, organised by the British Youth Council.
Residents with an interest in starting up a career in the care sector are being urged to register their interest in a successful career-starting project.
Una Rose introduces SWAN and talks about their online 2020 fair.
Following the Government announcement of a period of lockdown (commencing today, Thursday 5 November), the council is pleased to announce that residents will still have access to the Click and Collect and home library delivery services.
A new support project for students at Southend Adult Community College will see free food and drink made available for any student that may be struggling during the pandemic.
Southend in Sight have run 117 miles in order to raise money for those living with sight loss. Read their report here...
Residents are being urged to ‘honour the fallen whilst protecting the living’ as remembrance services across the country are altered this year to ensure the safety of local communities.
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