From library visits and activities to community outreach and inspiring conversations about books, “Read to the Beat” helped thousands of children make reading part of their summer. The three most ...

The launch event marks an exciting new chapter for family support in Southend, with Family Centres having evolved into Best Start Family Hubs. The hubs bring together early years services, family ...

Our waste management and recycling contractor SUEZ UK has revealed the scale of the cost, damage and disruption caused by the ten items causing the biggest problems to Britain’s waste system. The list ...

Following the incident on 6 October 2024, the Council formally notified the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) on 8 October 2024 and subsequently engaged with ORR throughout the investigation process. An ...

Building on the success of the Southchurch and Leigh-on-Sea Business Expos, the Southend Business Show expanded the concept citywide, bringing together organisations from across Southend and ...

Autumn has arrived in Southend, bringing with it crisp seaside strolls, golden sunsets, cosy seasonal experiences and plenty of family-friendly fun. From pumpkin patches and spooky Halloween ...

With Valentine's Day arriving just ahead of half-term, there's no better time to celebrate the week than by sharing some love for everything that makes Southend special, including this brilliant mix ...

The dates and times are listed on the information events page as provided by the schools. Any questions about these events should be directed to the school(s). We also provide information for South ...

Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Arriva as the operator of the new 62A and 62B bus services, which will commence operation on 25 October. Passengers can travel on ...

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