New scheme to help Southend families who are struggling
Southend families facing the tough decision to either spend money on feeding their children or heating their homes could receive
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Cllr Trevor Harp
Councillors to discuss extra spending on Southend social care
An extra £3.6m is set to be spent on Southend children’s and adult social care in 2021/22. The proposals will
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New COVID-19 testing ‘collect and drop-off’ point opens in Leigh-on-Sea
A new COVID-19 testing ‘collect and drop off’ point is opening in Leigh-on-Sea tomorrow (Friday 18 December), for people without
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Southend Council in bid to cover school meals programme
The administration of Southend Council is looking to ensure that no child goes hungry this Christmas after the Government voted
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Borough councils at odds over county’s wish to move to Tier 2 Covid restrictions
Essex County Council has been attacked by a leader within the county for its decision to ask to move to
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Mobile COVID-19 testing site opens at Shoebury Park
A mobile testing unit for COVID-19 has been set up for appointments at Shoebury Park in Southend. The additional site
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‘If we need to knock at your door then we will’ says Southend councillor as contact tracing begins
Almost 250 people could be contacted on their doorsteps after encountering someone infected with Covid-19, a Southend Council boss has
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More than 500 Covid-19 tests carried out daily in Southend
Around 500 Covid-19 tests are being carried out every day in Southend thanks to the opening of test centres at
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Campaigners claim Shoebury ambulance service has been downsized despite promise of public consultation
CAMPAIGNERS claim the ambulance service in Shoebury has been cut – despite assurances this would not happen without public consultation.
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Council’s safety team to begin fining cyclists caught riding on Southend pavements
Southend’s community safety officers will have the power to fine cyclists and people on electric scooters if they are caught
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