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Prison sentence for ‘cantankerous’ land owner

Fines, unpaid work and land clearance also ordered. Land owner Roger Frederick Phipps has been sentenced to eight months imprisonment and ordered to carry out 180 hours unpaid work for allowing an illegal waste site to be run on his farm for years. He was also fined £15,000 for breaching two planning enforcement notices.

Free Compostable Liners for Southend’s Food Waste Service

Now there are even more ways to help you recycle your food waste in Southend!

Aer Lingus Regional adds extra seats for rugby supporters

Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann is adding extra seats to flights from London Southend to Dublin Airport on 9, 11 and 12 February 2013 to allow England rugby fans to go and cheer on their team.

Reconstruction and improvement - Victoria Avenue cycleway/footway

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will shortly begin carrying out improvements to the segregated cycleway/footway on the east side of Victoria Avenue.

Beat the burglars with help from the HandyVan scheme

Residents looking to make improvements to their home security can register to receive a free service.

Funding boost for an art operation!

Southend’s renowned Focal Point Gallery is moving to a new home, thanks to a £500,000 Arts Council grant.

Temporary closures – High St rail bridge replacement

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will be implementing several temporary road closures in the town next month to facilitate the replacement of the High Street railway bridge.

Southend Adult Community College’s Celebrating Achievement Awards 2011/12

Southend Adult Community College (SACC) is hosting its 2nd Celebrating Achievements Awards and the launch of its Annual Review 2011/12 on Thursday 31st January to celebrate the fantastic work of the College and its learners at SACC’s Business Enterprise Skills Training Centre, Ambleside Drive, Southend.

CCTV in lifts, lifts spirits!

23 January 2013 12:48

Delighted residents of Southend’s Queensway Estate have welcomed the huge boost in the condition of their lifts since CCTV cameras were installed.

Election fever for Southend Youth Mayor candidates!

The gloves are off in the battle to become the next Southend Youth Mayor and Deputy.