The Borough’s two household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) will be reopened to the public next week (Monday 18 May), but only for essential visits and with strict social distancing measures in place to ensure visitors and staff are kept safe.
Western Esplanade will be temporarily widened for pedestrians and cyclists from Saturday 16 May, in response to national changes to lockdown, and to allow local people to safely enjoy the seafront.
Southend Care opens care unit in partnership with Southend-on-Sea Borough Council to support older people awaiting a COVID 19 negative test result.
The council has shut 10 local car parks in an attempt to deter people from social gatherings.
The council has set up a new distribution hub in Southend in order to provide the most vulnerable with essential supplies during the coronavirus pandemic.
Southend's two household waste recycling centres have shut but waste collections are to go ahead as normal.
Volunteers are needed to help out the new initative, which already includes a range of voluntary organisations and local charities.
The parking restrictions will be lifted until Sunday 3rd May 2020 in aid of tackling the coronavirus outbreak.
The council’s cabinet have agreed to maintain support for the proposed development of the Seaway car park.
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