Lest we forget’ – Remembrance weekend plans for 2023
Local dignitaries, veterans, servicemen and women and residents will be able to pay their respects during Remembrance weekend as plans for these annual commemoration events are unveiled.
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Dixon Studio to reopen in November
The Dixon Studio within The Palace Theatre is due to reopen after weeks of closure due to the risk of crumbling concrete.
Keeping Leigh-on-sea parks tidy and wildlife safe during pumpkin season
Recently, there has been a rise in old pumpkins disposed of in Southend and Leigh-on-sea parks and green spaces. This not only makes these places less attractive for people, but it is also not good for the animals that live there. Animals like hedgehogs are likely to eat old pumpkins and it could make them sick.
Where to find Leigh-on-sea Defibrillators
Residents are being encouraged to use an interactive map which shows the exact location of all defibrillators in Leigh-on-sea.
Slipper swap project aims to reduce trips and falls
Older residents living in Southend and Leigh-on-sea are being invited to exchange their worn-out slippers to help prevent trips and falls.
Southend Cocktail Week returns this Autumn
Southend City BID are delighted to announce the return of Southend Cocktail week this October.
Prittlebrook Greenway made safer with solar-powered lights
Work has begun to start installing solar-powered lamp posts along the Prittlebrook Greenway after residents asked for safety to be improved.
Celebrate the 59th Essex Open Art Exhibition at Beecroft Art Gallery
As Beecroft Art Gallery marks its remarkable 70th year, the highly anticipated Essex Open Art Exhibition returns this October, gracing its walls once again.
Have your say on High Street pop up parks
Southend-on-Sea City Council is to launch a public consultation for a range of proposed High Street pop up parks.
Devolution deal in development for Greater Essex
Southend-on-Sea City Council along with Essex County Council, Thurrock Council, and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, have agreed to work toward a level 2 devolution deal
Council highlights serious budget challenges amid unprecedented financial pressures
Cabinet will discuss a budget report which highlights the financial position the council is currently in with actions for how to address the position for 2023/24 and for 2024/25 onwards.
Southend City Jam 2023 a huge success
The festival saw the city centre and seafront come alive with vibrant colours and intricate designs, as talented artists from across the globe displayed their skills
Kingsdown School Closure update
Contingency measures have been put in place, to ensure children can get back into the classroom as soon as possible, with families also being supported by the school, trust and the council in the meantime.
Leigh Cliffs ecological work moves a step closer to completion
Ecological work to safely move a badger sett located at Leigh Cliffs has progressed after the council were granted the necessary permit by Natural England earlier this month.
Southend-on-Sea will host stage 6 of the Tour of Britain
Parking restrictions will be put in place the evening before the race on Thursday 7 September. Then from 4.45am the start area in Marine Parade and Western Esplanade will be closed to traffic as the start crew and facilities begin to arrive on site.
Extra £1m funding available to develop empty commercial properties
Following the success of last year’s Southend-led NUE scheme, which provides zero interest loans to business owners who are bringing empty properties back into commercial use, a further £1million of government funding has been made available as the fund opens again for new applications.
Transforming tennis in public parks for Southend residents
Work is almost complete on the refurbishment of ten tennis courts located in five public parks across Southend.
Festival map revealed for Southend City Jam
Final preparations are coming together for this year’s Southend City Jam, Europe's largest free street art festival. From 1- 3 September 2023, the city will come alive with vibrant street art, live music, and delicious street food
Free parking after 6pm returns to seafront
Signage has been amended to reflect the changes in zone 1A with charges now only applicable from 8am to 6pm, rather than the previous 8am to 9pm. This brings the hours of charging in zone 1A back in line with the other parking zones across the City.
Celebrate 20 years since the discovery of the Prittlewell Prince with Southend Museum
Amazing activities are planned to celebrate Anglo-Saxon Weekend and the 20th anniversary of the discovery of the Prittlewell Prince.
