Calls for Southend school transport review
An independent investigation into Southend’s new “shambolic” school transport contract, which has led to scores of complaints, must take place,
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Selling off or leasing out Southend Civic Centre a possibility
Southend’s Civic Centre could be sold off or leased to private companies because the council’s 1,300-strong workforce will largely continue
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Special guardianship carers to benefit from new policy after being underpaid for years
Families in Southend who stepped in to look after children won a share of £200,000 after it was ruled they
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Food voucher scheme launched for Southend adult college learners
A new support project for students at Southend Adult Community College will see free food and drink made available for
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Southend Councillor clashes with Mayor as wearing sunglasses in virtual meeting is compared to drinking or smoking
An argument erupted in a public meeting of Southend Council when a councillor put on sunglasses to “stop the glare”
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