Southend Council investigates whistleblower claims
Southend City Council is investigating allegations of bullying and fraud made by a whistleblower who claims to have been suspended
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East Beach pathways labelled “desecration”
Angry residents claim newly-installed pathways are “desecrating” parts of Shoebury East Beach and dubbed the improvements “environmental vandalism”. Southend City
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Council seeks feedback on Southend City Centre Strategy
Southend Council is looking for residents’ views on its City Centre Strategy. The £120,000 strategy will draw up plans for
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New leader of Southend Council pledges end to “bully boy tactics” and toxic atmosphere
Southend Council’s new leader has vowed to tackle the “toxic” atmosphere and “bully boy tactics” in the council chamber. Stephen
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Call for transparency on Momentum affiliations in Southend Labour group
A former deputy mayor of Southend has called for Labour members in the new administration to declare any affiliation with
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Injunctions for reckless Southend seafront car cruisers
Sixteen drivers who attended a car cruise on Southend seafront over the Easter weekend are facing the consequences of their
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Global awards for Southend beaches
Five of Southend’s beaches will be proudly flying prestigious Blue Flags once again following the announcement made by Keep Britain
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New mayor chosen for Southend
Cllr Kevin Robinson has been elected as Southend’s 101st Mayor at today’s full council meeting. He takes over from Cllr
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Former deputy leader on Southend Council refuses to participate in coalition with new administration
An independent councillor has refused to be part of any “left-leaning administration” taking charge at Southend City Council, despite promises
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Southend Labour leader deposed in shock coup claim
Southend’s Labour leader was deposed by just one vote following a leadership coup driven by left-wing group Momentum, a well-placed
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