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Legal action starts over cliff campers who refuse help

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has reluctantly started legal proceedings against six people camping illegally on the Southend Cliffs.

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Empty Homes in national and local spotlight

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is backing a national campaign that aims to raise awareness around the issue of long-term empty homes.

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Take a steady step not a winter slip

Clever classes to boost confidence and prevent falls are helping intrepid Southenders stand up to winter weather and relish their next steps.

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Put your best foot forward for Road Safety week

Meet Ziggy the cat, Southend’s popular Road Safety mascot who is helping launch Brake Road Safety Week on Monday 23rd November.

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Get crafty for Christmas

Visit a unique venue to find those special one-off handmade gifts for your loved ones this Christmas!

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Powerful drama to help teens avoid abusive relationships

A hard-hitting theatre piece is helping Southend pupils learn to recognise and avoid teenage relationship abuse.

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Roots Hall CPO set to be withdrawn

The council’s cabinet will recommend to Full Council that a resolution made over three years ago to compulsory purchase land at Roots Hall, is withdrawn, following yesterday’s Cabinet (Tuesday 10th November).

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Helping new Southend residents feel at home

A thriving organisation is helping Polish families to feel at home in Southend.

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Meet our local sporting heroes and heroines

Those who regularly excel in sporting performance or help others to do so have been celebrated at a special event.

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Key info for Southend business leaders

A chief officer from top construction firm Henry Boot is giving a keynote speech to Southend Business Partnership Briefing on Thursday 19th November.

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Southend goes purple for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will be supporting November’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month by participating in the Purple Lights for Hope campaign.

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War memorial work is a lasting tribute to the fallen

War memorials across Southend are being and renovated repaired to make sure people who gave the ultimate sacrifice will always be remembered.

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Unique pianist gives sparkling Southend concert

An inspiring concert pianist, whose career flourishes despite only having one hand, is performing in Southend on Friday 20th November.

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National success for Southend social worker

Southend social worker, Abbie Osborne has been shortlisted for a major national award.

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Airport a UK first for local dementia action alliance

London Southend Airport has become the first airport in the United Kingdom to sign up to a local dementia action alliance.

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Find out more about adoption this week

Could you give children who can’t stay with their birth family the forever home they need?

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A ‘devolution’ workshop for South Essex businesses

Local businesses will get a chance to discuss devolution at an event being held in Southend-on-Sea later on Friday 23rd October.

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Apply now for September 2016 secondary school places

Local parents and carers are being reminded to apply now for secondary school places for September 2016.

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Maximum fine for letting agency that ignored basic information request

A local letting agency has received a maximum £5,000 fine for ignoring a request for information from the council’s private sector housing (PSH) team.

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Local entrepreneurs Tweet to compete for luxury hamper

Businesses across Essex are being urged to take to social media to share their best business tips ahead of the launch of a new business support service.

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