Southend-on-Sea City Council2 days agoParents use fake addresses to 'game' school placesMore than 50 applications for selective schools in Southend raise concerns.2 days ago4 days agoFast-food takeaways to be banned near schoolsResearch shows that one in three children are overweight or obese when leaving primary school.4 days ago22 Jun 2026No date set for reopening of broken pier trainThe railway service in Southend-on-Sea has been shut for more than 250 days.22 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Beach Pilates class moves to cafe over council rowThe free sessions leave the sands, with participants "frustrated" by the council's demands for fees.9 Jun 202628 May 2026Council wants £85 a week for my free Pilates classThe council tells Alexandra Beard to complete extensive paperwork and pay £85 per week to continue.28 May 202619 May 2026Labour retains leadership of Southend councilLabour's Daniel Cowan will lead a coalition with independents and Liberal Democrats.19 May 202619 May 2026Reform starts legal move against new councils planThe government says it hopes to end the two-tier system, which "slows down decision-making".19 May 20269 May 2026Five things we learned from Essex's local electionsReform UK describes it as a "barnstorming" victory - but what can we learn from Essex's election?9 May 20267 May 2026Local elections 2026: How, where and when can I vote in Essex?A guide to where, when and how you can vote in the biggest local elections in Essex since 2021.7 May 2026...
