Residents come together to tackle East Beach problems
Campaigners are spearheading a new residents’ association to protect one of Southend’s Blue Flag beaches after visitors left newly-refurbished toilets
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Concerns that Southend Hospital is “creaking at the seams”
Councillors have demanded assurances from hospital bosses about bed-blocking amid fears that Southend Hospital is “creaking at the seams”. During
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Woodley quits as deputy leader of Southend Council
Southend City Council’s deputy leader has quit after being slapped down by officials over a non-existent consultation over speed bumps
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Southend beach barbecues facing ban
BARBECUES could be off the menu this summer as Southend City Council looks to outlaw cooking on all Southend beaches
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Southend Tory leader refuses to accept complaint panel judgement
Southend’s Conservative leader has been ordered to undergo training after a panel of councillors upheld a complaint accusing him of
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Southend Tories have been accused of “disregarding” a code of conduct intended to ensure high standards in public office. At
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Plans to extend PSPO powers in Southend
Tough new plans to crack down on reckless e-scooter riders, antisocial behaviour and rogue jetskiers in Leigh, Westcliff and Southend
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Cabinet approves draft budget for Southend
Southend Council’s cabinet has approved its draft budget. The council proposes to raise council tax by 3.99 per cent in
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Planning application for phase 1 of Queensway development due to be submitted
The final details of the first phase of the Queensway regeneration project in Southend are set to be submitted for
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Latest stage of County Lines campaign lets young people know there is a way out from drug gangs
Southend Council is letting young people and their families know there is always a way out from drug gangs through
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