Southend Councillor clashes with Mayor as wearing sunglasses in virtual meeting is compared to drinking or smoking
An argument erupted in a public meeting of Southend Council when a councillor put on sunglasses to “stop the glare”
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Plan for ‘Covid marshals’ may be impossible in Southend unless Government agrees to fund it
The Government’s plan for councils to boost enforcement of social distancing in town centres with “Covid secure marshals” will be
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Illicit tobacco and cigarettes seized from Southend shop
A shop in Southend has had a large haul of illicit tobacco products seized following excellent partnership working between Southend
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Residents furious after Southend Council reveals 18 homes could be built on Lundy Close
Residents have slammed Southend Council for housing plans that could see up to 18 homes built on an estate which
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Southend Airport hotel plan rejected over parking concerns
PLANS for a new 132-room hotel at Southend Airport have been refused amid concerns it would create serious parking issues
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Southend taxpayers could face £10million pandemic bill
The Covid-19 pandemic could cost taxpayers more than £10million by the end of the year, according to new a forecast
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Innovative scheme could shake up Southend parking
People may soon be able to park anywhere in Southend for less than £10 in the biggest shake-up of parking
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Police take enforcement action to remove unauthorised encampment in Southend
Essex Police and Southend Borough Council are continuing to work together to address the issue of unauthorised traveller encampments and
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Southend drug dealer jailed after stabbing in Benfleet
A man has been sent to prison for five years and four months after a man was stabbed to the
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Southend adoption services recognised for continued excellence
Southend Council’s adoption team has once again been praised for further reducing unnecessary delays and improving the outcomes for children
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