southend city council

“Nuisance” food delivery drivers ignoring pedestrian rules in Southend High Street

Shoppers and visitors in Southend High Street have voiced frustration over the growing presence of "nuisance" food delivery drivers driving…

6 months ago

Green light for Southend’s Empire Theatre to be redeveloped into flats after planning appeal win

Plans to redevelop Southend’s historic Empire Theatre site into a five and six-storey block of flats, shops and community spaces…

7 months ago

Long queues spark frustration at Leigh tip, with Southend tip now to have reduced capacity for works

Residents in Southend are voicing growing frustration over long queues and "traffic chaos" at Leigh Marshes Household Waste Recycling Centre…

7 months ago

REVEALED: Southend Council wants to bring back the airshow, with event revival talks underway

Southend City Council has confirmed it intends to bring back one of the region’s most iconic events – the Southend…

7 months ago

Southend Shakedown set to return annually after roaring comeback on Easter Monday

Southend’s iconic Shakedown biker rally made a triumphant return on Easter Monday 2025 – Southend City Council are now turning…

7 months ago

“Broken machines, disgusting cleanliness, and a smell of urine”: Southend Leisure Centre under fire as council seeks new operator

A leisure and fitness facility in Southend has now fallen into such a shocking state that many users say it’s…

8 months ago

Chalkwell bridge to be demolished amid safety concerns, sparking community backlash

The much-used pedestrian ramp connecting Chalkwell Station to Chalkwell Beach has closed, with demolition plans now in motion following serious…

8 months ago

How to organise a VE Day street party in Southend as 80th anniversary celebrations take shape

Southend residents are being encouraged to start planning celebrations for the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, with…

8 months ago

Sharp rise in STI cases in Southend – how you can get tested

A sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Southend-on-Sea has prompted a health organisation to offer free and confidential…

8 months ago

Excitement as crowds queue for opening of new B&M store in Southend

More than 50 eager shoppers queued outside the new B&M store in Southend today, as the popular discount retailer officially…

9 months ago

Huge issue of fly-tipping, dog fouling & littering in Southend: Council launches new EnviroCrime team

A dedicated new enforcement team is being launched in new attempts to clamp down on environmental crime across the city,…

9 months ago

Southend council cracks down on motorists dodging fines with new ‘Drive Away’ penalty system

Motorists in Southend-on-Sea who try to escape parking fines by driving off before a ticket is issued will now face…

9 months ago

Southend Shakedown 2025: Everything you need to know

After years of uncertainty, the iconic seafront motorcycle event will return in 2025, thanks to an events funding boost from…

9 months ago

Southend council tax to rise by 4.99%, as budget that ‘invests in services’ is approved

Southend city council has approved its budget for 2025/26, which is said to unlock crucial funding for frontline services, infrastructure…

9 months ago