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Message from the leader
This week the leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council discusses Armistice Day, Remembrance Sunday, fostering and the Toy Drive.
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Food, provisions and warm place support
One Southend, a community-led website, has interactive maps showing local places where people in need can find free support with food, clothing, hygiene products and warm spaces.
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Lest we forget – Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade
Everyone is invited to attend Southend-on-Sea’s annual Remembrance Sunday commemoration service which will take place on Sunday 13 November at the Cenotaph on Clifftown Parade.
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Elves are ready to ‘sleigh’ it for the annual Toy Drive
It’s that time of year again - we are bringing the ninth annual Toy Drive to Southend this Christmas. Our elves are prepped, stationed, and ready to wrap and deliver your kind donations, with the aim of making sure all of Southend’s vulnerable children and young people receive a gift.
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Youth Parliament member joins House of Commons debate
A young Southend-on-Sea politician spoke on behalf of her constituents at the House of Commons on Friday 4 November.
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Make your Christmas magical with a real Christmas tree from our award winning Parks Team
The trees are available to buy and order for delivery (delivery is free and is only within the City of Southend-on-Sea).
Prices start at £35 and the latest an order can be made is Friday 16 December 2022.
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COP27: A year of climate action for the City of Southend
With COP27 underway in Egypt (6 to 18 November), we reflect on the past 12 month since appointing our first ever head of climate change.
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Have your say
It's your last chance to have a say in Boundary Commission for England's final consultation on new constituency boundaries.
Take a look at the map and comment by 5 December.
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International Men’s Day
On November 19, International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. We highlight positive role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being. Their theme for 2022 is “Helping Men and Boys”. As part of the campaign, awareness is being raised that men face a series of health challenges that need to be addressed in order to have our communities function to their fullest potential.
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Leigh Folk Festival are hiring
Leigh Folk Festival has grown significantly over the past few years into an amazing 4-day event that spans across many venues - a fully-fledged festival attended by thousands each year! Due to the expansion, they are looking to fill 2 paid positions of Festival Manager and Production manager to lead organising the 2023 Leigh Folk Festival alongside our board of trustees and volunteer committee.
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Pop-up vaccination clinics open from next week
Pop-up vaccination clinics will be opening from next week across Southend, allowing people to get COVID vaccinations (all doses, available for both adults and children) and adult flu vaccinations for those eligible. These will be drop-in clinics, so no appointment is necessary.
On Tuesday 15 November Havens Hub will be offering the service, Wednesday 16 will be Belle Vue Baptist Church and Friday 18 will be Westcliff Library, all open from 10am to 4pm. Notifications for future locations will be posted on our social media channels. #GrabTheJab
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Monthly SEND surgeries
Our Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Team are holding monthly SEND Surgeries across Southend.
These offer families an opportunity to drop in, ask questions and receive help about a range of areas. The first takes place next Tuesday at Shoeburyness Youth and Community Centre.
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