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Council secures grant to tackle fly-tipping hotspots across the city
We have successfully obtained a government grant to fund an ambitious campaign targeting fly-tipping hotspots across the city.
Using data collected over the past year, the council has identified 10 key areas most in need of intervention.
In partnership with Veolia, the council will install visible cameras and anti-fly-tipping signs in these hotspots. Additionally, there will be face-to-face engagement with residents in these areas to promote responsible waste disposal.
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Much needed bus route to be restored to Garon Park
We are pleased to announce that a bus route between the City Centre and Garon Park is to be restored, thanks to the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and BSIP Phase 2 funding.
The funding awarded by the Department for Transport, means that the 6 route, operated by Arriva, can now be extended to terminate at Garon Park, making it easier for residents and visitors to visit the leisure centre and other facilities there. The route currently starts and finished at Cokefield Avenue, next to McDonald's and south of the roundabout on the busy A127.
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Council’s parks team secure nine Green Flag Awards for 2024
Our parks team is celebrating once again, as nine of the city’s parks have achieved national Green Flag Awards due to their hard work and dedication.
Southend received the third highest number of Green Flag Awards in the East of England, following Watford Borough Council and Chelmsford City Council.
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Young designer sees artwork used for local road signs
A local pupil with an interest in road signs has seen his creativity come to life with the installation of two ‘slow down’ signs near St Christopher’s School.
Edward, a year 9 pupil at the school has always been interested in road signs and he has now seen his design produced and installed in Mountdale Gardens. This came after the school contacted highways via the council's SENDIASS Service and asked if he could design a sign.
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City welcomes international divers ahead of Paris Olympics
Southend-on-Sea is proud to host international diving teams for their pre-Olympic training.
Our city will be hosting two international diving teams in the lead up to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Both the Malaysian and Australian Olympic Diving Teams will be training at our state-of-the-art facilities at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre (SLTC) starting this week until Saturday 3 August 2024.
Diving enthusiasts and interested spectators can watch the athletes in action at the dive pool at SLTC.
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