We know people are worried about rising costs and may be struggling. We have produced a summary of our services which may be able to help you during this difficult time.

You can also sign up to our cost of living/tackling poverty enewsletter to get sent the latest advice, updates and details of community events straight to your inbox.

Our fostering team and foster carers are appealing to anyone who has ever considered fostering, and lives in and around our city, to join their supportive fostering community.

We have received over £600,000 from the Government to upgrade traffic light systems and improve traffic flow across the city.

Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has today announced the winners of the Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2024, and our beaches have yet again been named as some of the best in the UK.

Southend's civic fountain on Victoria Avenue has been listed at Grade II by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, on the advice of Historic England.

The Worshipful the Mayor of Southend, councillor Ron Woodley, has officially opened a new gift shop on Southend Pier.

A monthly meet for people with learning disabilities, and those who care for them, to come together and engage with likeminded people and members of Southend-on-Sea City Council.