Southend Council embroiled in waste management row
Rubbish is spilling out onto the streets of Southend, bin collections could be halved, and attempts to stop public scrutiny
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Southend parents remain unconvinced over councillor’s SEND comments
Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities in Southend should be getting more help from schools, a councillor
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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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Leisure services provider faces scrutiny from Southend Council
Southend’s leisure services provider could have its proposals for an extended contract rejected after coming under fire for its COVID
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Southend councillor’s ‘nimby’ comment over road safety scheme angers residents
A leading Southend councillor has come under fire for calling residents concerned about the installation of speed bumps during a
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New Blues stadium moves another step closer
Southend United’s long-awaited new stadium has cleared one of its final major hurdles – but don’t expect spades in the
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More Southend schools set to join road closure scheme
Roads outside five more Southend schools could be closed to drivers during pickup and drop-off times to keep children safe
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Plan to bring back Southend seafront illuminations
Southend could soon see a return of its once iconic seafront illuminations to light up the autumn and winter skies.
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Southend social care budget increased due to shortage of care workers
A shortage of care workers in Southend, plus a rising number of people who need home care, has forced council
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Shoebury residents encouraged to invoke old covenant in a bid to halt homes plan on former playing field
Homes could be built on a former school playing field close to Shoebury’s East Beach, but a councillor is insisting
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