Southend libraries help support mental wellbeing through the power of reading
A new campaign is set to launch in Southend libraries which looks to tackle loneliness and support mental health during
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Cllr Kevin Robinson
International recognition for Southend’s award-winning beaches
Southend has been commended for the quality and management of its beaches after five beaches were awarded the Blue Flag
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Free parking after 6pm set to stay as part of amendments to Southend parking proposals
Southend Council’s cabinet has agreed changes to draft parking charge proposals that were announced in January. At its meeting on
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Southend Pier still a major attraction despite 2020 closures
Visitor numbers to the world’s longest pleasure pier in 2020 topped some of 2019’s figures, despite various restrictions in place
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Southend Council to stage virtual event for Holocaust Memorial Day
Southend Council will once again remember all those who were murdered or affected by the Jewish Holocaust and other genocides
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Local artists create shop safely messages across Southend
Artwork created by local artists will be popping up around Southend promoting keeping safe whilst returning to the borough’s shops.
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Shop Local campaign launched by Southend Council to boost retail
Southend residents are being urged to ‘Shop Local’ to support the borough’s retail and business sector. Southend Council has launched
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Coronavirus scuppers Southend specialist college plan – now money needs to be paid back
The council did everything it could to stop the £18million plan for a new specialist college in the heart of
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New design for Southend Pier trains
Southend’s new and environmentally friendly pier trains will be designed in heritage green and cream. Production of the new trains
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Anglo-Saxon artwork commissioned for Southend High Street
A new temporary public artwork has been installed in Southend High Street as part of Focal Point Gallery’s annual railway
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