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Community Events

• 🔥 Southend Halloween Parade Returns: The Southend Halloween Parade returns for its sixth year on 31 October 2026 as a free,...

Southend Council tackling highway works at key junction:

• Southchurch Rd from Warrior Square East to Leyland Ct
• 3 February to 29 July
• Road closure, delays likely – plan ahead for smoother roads soon

Southend's beloved Halloween Parade is back for its sixth year, promising joy, creativity, and community spirit along the seafront.

• Family-friendly...

Great news for Southend: Demolition has begun on several Council-owned empty homes in Westborough and Park Barn, including Southway and Roundhill Way, as part of the Better Homes Programme—a positive step towards revitalizing local housing.

Uplifting win for Southend residents: Council leader met bus bosses to deliver reliable and sustainable route changes next month.

Uplifting local win! Southend RNLI crew member Chris Nicholls has successfully passed his Tier One assessments, strengthening our community's lifesaving frontline.

Uplifting local spotlight: Southend-on-Sea family swaps city buzz for Suffolk rural life on BBC's Escape to the Country.

• TV adventure ahead: Jules...

Quick Recap

• Data Thistle covered Michael, a charming young man with a natural likeness to Elvis, performing at the Royal Hotel in...

Southend-on-Sea and south Essex are alive with vibrant entertainment – from theatre hits to aviation displays and tribute acts, perfect for community...

Building Repurposing Wins

• Church to Nursery Conversion: Fresh plans submitted to Southend Council to turn the former United Methodist Church in...

Urban win for Southend: Nine high-quality flats approved in Grade II listed buildings (1800s) on Nelson Street, preserving history while boosting...

Uplifting redevelopment for Shoeburyness' historic United Methodist Church (c.1899), long vacant.

• 81 childcare places: Busy Bees proposes nursery...

Great news for road safety on Southend's busy Eastern Avenue dual carriageway:

• Innovative AI camera installed near Cecil Jones school targets...

Southend-on-Sea City Council is transforming High Street into a more people-friendly and climate-resilient space:

• Rain gardens and planting to...

Council Achievements

• 🔥 Counter Fraud Team Saves £1.3m: Southend Council's Counter Fraud team saved more than £1.3 million in the last year...

Southend's local food scene thrives with fresh entrepreneur-led openings, blending bold flavors and community spirit.

• Nora Grill launches fire-led...

Southend Council's Counter Fraud team saved more than £1.3 million last year through hundreds of investigations. Uplifting win for smart local governance!

Exciting £22m upgrade for Leigh's vital working port – here's why it's great news:

• Public consultation live now: Share feedback to ensure plans meet...

Kursaal revival: Star Amusements now operating Southend's iconic landmark, with MP's public consultation gathering resident ideas for cultural events...

Uplifting staff choice: London Southend Airport selects Havens Hospices as 2026 charity partner after employee vote from shortlist.

• Building on...