Sell alcohol irresponsibly on Southend seafront and we will take away your licence, says council boss
With pubs closed during the lockdown there has been a spike in the number of people drinking heavily on Southend’s
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Track and trace won’t work on seafront say Southend councillors
There are major concerns about the new track and trace in Southend with council bosses saying “it won’t work”. The
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Tory leader slams council for ‘putting money over safety’ on Southend seafront
The leader of Southend’s Conservative Group has hit out at the council for continuing not to undertake a safety review
Read moreSeafront measures will continue to be reviewed after busy bank holiday
After a busy and hot Bank Holiday Monday in Southend, the council’s cabinet member for community safety has said that
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Cummings and goings
As much as I dislike the man (and I must surely be in the majority there), there’s a disturbing sense
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Think twice before coming to Southend this weekend, pleads council
Southend Council is urging people to think twice before visiting Southend-on-Sea this bank holiday weekend. Good weather and the relaxing
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Southend Council reluctant to close seafront amid fears that thousands could turn up over bank holiday weekend
Leading councillors in Southend have said closing the seafront remains a last resort, despite the possibility of thousands descending on
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Council could recruit officers to help with social distancing as pressure grows on Southend seafront
Southend’s seafront could be patrolled to enforce social distancing rules as fears grow that visitor numbers will reach 300,000 as
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Southend’s Western Esplanade to be widened
Western Esplanade is to be widened to allow more space for social distancing along the seafront – but a clear
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Seaside? Don’t even think about it! STAY AT HOME!
An MP is urging the public to avoid Southend’s seafront this weekend and follow the government’s instruction to stay home.
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