southend city council

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,…

12 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Southchurch Hall secures £400k funding for urgent repairs and future generations

Southchurch Hall, a rare and much-loved medieval manor house in Southend-on-Sea, has been awarded £423,105 from the Museum Estate and…

1 year ago

Southend city council prosecutes Westcliff man for blue badge fraud

A man from Westcliff-on-Sea has been prosecuted after Southend City Council’s Counter Fraud and Investigation Team uncovered he was fraudulently…

1 year ago

Warning to Southend residents and visitors: parking scam targets motorists

A warning has been issued to motorists in Southend after a fraudster placed fake QR code stickers on parking signs…

1 year ago

Government launches consultation on fast-track Greater Essex devolution

A major consultation on devolution for Greater Essex has been launched by the Government, marking a significant step in plans…

1 year ago

£200million Southend highways maintenance contract up for grabs

A major contract worth £200 million is up for tender as Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks a new contractor to manage,…

1 year ago

Premier Inn unveils major expansion plans for Southend seafront hotel

Premier Inn has announced plans to expand its Southend seafront hotel, converting part of the former Brewers Fayre restaurant into…

1 year ago

B&M opening new store in Southend city centre

B&M has officially confirmed that its transformation of the former Wilko store in Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre is well under…

1 year ago

Southend’s first New Years Eve seafront fireworks draw large crowds

Southend’s first New Years Eve seafront fireworks are being hailed a huge success, drawing a “much larger than expected” turnout.…

1 year ago

Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved

Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved, despite concerns around a lack…

1 year ago

Travellers pitch up unauthorised camp in public park and dump rubbish

Travellers have been ordered to leave a public park, after “breaking through" a locked gate and pitching up several caravans.…

1 year ago

Third Domino’s pizza store to open in Southend

A new Domino's pizza store is opening in Southend-on-Sea, making it the third branch of the takeaway in the city.…

1 year ago