In an extraordinary meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 8 January, Councillors will discuss Southend-on-Sea working with others across Essex to participate in the Government's devolution priority programme, including local government reorganisation.

Veolia will collect trees placed outside properties between Thursday 2 January and Wednesday 22 January.

You must make sure that:

• the tree is on your property boundary on the day of your regular waste collection
• all decorations have been removed (including a base or pot)
• it is smaller than 6ft (any trees over this size must be cut in half)

While the cold weather can affect anyone, there are certain groups who are particularly vulnerable. Such as people age 65 years and over and individuals with long-term health conditions.

The NHS Mid and South Essex Health Hub has some useful information on how to stay warm and look after yourself during cold winter weather.