Councillor Ron Woodley was elected as the City of Southend’s 103rd Mayor at yesterday’s Full Council meeting (Thurs 9 May 2024) and takes over from councillor Stephen Habermel who has served as Mayor for the past year.

Internationally acclaimed classical guitarist and composer, Gary Ryan, returns to Southend on Friday 17 May.

Tickets are now on sale for this must-see performance in Southend, which will be held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea.

A coffee and cake morning has been held to welcome new foster carers who work with Southend-on-Sea City Council and thank them for the invaluable support they provide to the children of Southend.

Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW), a campaign from the Mental Health Foundation, runs from 13 to 19 May. The theme for this year is “moving more for our mental health”.

Movement is important for our mental health. Many of us struggle to move enough for many different reasons, so this MHAW we want to help people to find moments for movement in their daily routines.