Leigh on Sea News - southend-city-council-press-release

New budget investments and changes proposed

The council’s cabinet will discuss changes and new investments to the council’s draft budget for 2023/24 on 14th February.

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Temporary changes to governing body at primary school

A temporary change to the governing body at Heycroft Primary School in Southend-on-Sea, has been introduced following concerns over governance

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Further Teacher strikes in Southend-on-Sea

The planned national teachers strikes could affect some schools in Southend-on-Sea.

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Illegal vape pens worth £7k allegedly sold to children

More than 1,200 illegal nicotine inhaling products were seized during a joint raid carried out on two shops in Southend-on-Sea by the City Council’s Trading Standards and Essex Police.

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Council encourages residents to celebrate Coronation Weekend

Southend-on-Sea City Council is encouraging residents to start planning their own celebrations for The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

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Southend Youth Council raise awareness of climate change through art competition

Southend Youth Council are raising awareness about climate change and environmental issues thanks to an art competition aimed at young people.

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Latest Southend-on-Sea census data published

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the latest Census 2021 data for Southend-on-Sea.

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Southend City BID sponsor stunning new LuminoCity installation

Southend City BID are set to sponsor one of the biggest new installations at this year's free light festival, LuminoCity.

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Two new heritage trails for City of Southend

Southend-on-Sea City Council has teamed up with health and wellness company Go Jauntly to curate two new heritage trails showcasing the City’s history and culture.

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Southend-on-Sea City residents need photo ID to vote at elections in May

For the first time residents in Southend-on-Sea will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections.

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Back to bus use with enhanced partnership agreement

The council and local bus companies discuss how they can work together to improve bus services and increase bus use

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Southend Council looking to raise income

Southend-on-Sea City Council’s cabinet is to consider an increase in fees and charges to tackle a large budget gap

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Council discuss new safety rail at Southchurch Park lake

Installation of new safety rail at Southchurch Park lake is set to be discussed at cabinet next week

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Recycle your Christmas tree

Real Christmas tree collections between Tue 3 Jan and Fri 13 Jan.

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Agencies join to look after rough sleepers as freezing temperatures predicted

Various agencies in Southend-on-Sea will be working together to look after people sleeping rough after the Met Office announced freezing temperatures over the next few nights.

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Free Sunday festive parking returns to Southend

All council-managed car parks across the City will be free all day on Sundays until Christmas, providing a welcomed boost for traders across Southend-on-Sea.

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Get ready for window wonderland

Get ready for window wonderland as Southend’s Best Festive Business competition returns

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The Launchpad welcomes Oxford Innovation Space

The Launchpad welcomes Oxford Innovation Space to help ambitious start-ups and small and medium enterprises flourish

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Record Breaking Year for Southend Pier

392,025 people visited the pier to the end of October – an increase of nearly 25,000 on the previous highest, which was 364,142 visitors in the entire 2018.

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Adult maths and numeracy skills boost for Southend

Adults across the city of Southend who want to improve their maths and numeracy skills can now sign up for free courses and activities.

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