Virtual council meetings in Southend could become the ‘new normal’
Remote meetings streamed over the internet could become the new normal for Southend Council as it moves to minimise risks
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Council staff face abuse and attacks for working during pandemic
Council staff and contractors in Southend have faced verbal abuse, been spat at, and been physically attacked by members of
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Southend Councillor threatens ‘sledgehammer’ powers if businesses ignore public health warnings
A Southend councillor has urged businesses to listen to government advice about social distancing or face losing their license. The
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Ambulance call outs for youth violence peak in Southend
The highest number of ambulance call outs for violence against young people in Essex is in Southend, a council report
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Southend Council approves scheme that could see sprinklers in all tower blocks
Council leaders have agreed to launch a pilot scheme that could lead to all high-rise tower blocks in Southend being
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Community Safety Patrol Unit officers Louise Skinner (left) and Daniel Debond with Cllr Martin Terry
Enforcement officers take to the streets to enforce Southend town centre PSPO
An order aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour on Southend High Street has come into force in Southend putting anyone urinating,
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Special constables plan ‘may not come to fruition’ says Southend councillor
A plan to hire 34 special constables in Southend welcomed by senior police officers “may not come to fruition”, a
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Southend bar staff to police premises as council calls for drug and alcohol awareness training
Bar staff could soon be responsible for spotting signs of drug taking and bouncers expected to hand out glasses of
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