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

Wednesday, 21 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Shoppers and visitors in Southend High Street have voiced frustration over the growing presence of “nuisance” food delivery drivers driving dangerously through the busy pedestrian […]

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

Tuesday, 13 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Plans to redevelop Southend’s historic Empire Theatre site into a five and six-storey block of flats, shops and community spaces are back on track after […]

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

Monday, 12 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Residents in Southend are voicing growing frustration over long queues and “traffic chaos” at Leigh Marshes Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), following a major site […]

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

Thursday, 1 May, 2025 News Editor 1

Southend City Council has confirmed it intends to bring back one of the region’s most iconic events – the Southend Airshow. In a surprise announcement, […]

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

Thursday, 24 April, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend’s iconic Shakedown biker rally made a triumphant return on Easter Monday 2025 – Southend City Council are now turning their attention to making the […]

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

Friday, 4 April, 2025 News Editor 0

A leisure and fitness facility in Southend has now fallen into such a shocking state that many users say it’s barely fit for purpose — […]

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

Friday, 4 April, 2025 News Editor 0

The much-used pedestrian ramp connecting Chalkwell Station to Chalkwell Beach has closed, with demolition plans now in motion following serious safety concerns. Built in 1910, […]

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

Thursday, 20 March, 2025 News Editor 0

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

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

Wednesday, 19 March, 2025 News Editor 0

A sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Southend-on-Sea has prompted a health organisation to offer free and confidential testing to local people. The […]

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

Saturday, 15 March, 2025 News Editor 1

More than 50 eager shoppers queued outside the new B&M store in Southend today, as the popular discount retailer officially opened its doors in The […]

Everything you need to know about the new wheelie bins coming to Southend – including which houses will be exempt

Thursday, 13 March, 2025 News Editor 20

Southend is preparing for a major switch to wheelie bins for all residents this year, as part of a new £144 million eight-year waste management […]

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

Thursday, 6 March, 2025 News Editor 0

A dedicated new enforcement team is being launched in new attempts to clamp down on environmental crime across the city, targeting fly-tipping, dog fouling, littering, […]

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

Monday, 3 March, 2025 News Editor 0

Motorists in Southend-on-Sea who try to escape parking fines by driving off before a ticket is issued will now face penalties through the post under […]

Southend Shakedown 2025: Everything you need to know

Friday, 21 February, 2025 News Editor 0

After years of uncertainty, the iconic seafront motorcycle event will return in 2025, thanks to an events funding boost from Southend City Council. The event […]

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

Friday, 21 February, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend city council has approved its budget for 2025/26, which is said to unlock crucial funding for frontline services, infrastructure improvements, and community-driven projects. The […]

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