Southend-on-Sea City Council5 hrs agoReform starts legal moves against new councils planThe government says it hopes to end the two-tier system, which "slows down decision-making".5 hrs ago9 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 202619 Apr 2026Councils spend more than £2m on pothole compensationCouncils across the East of England councils have forked out millions paying claims for pothole damage.19 Apr 20269 Apr 2026Motorbike event attended by 20,000 ridersThousands of riders travelled to Southend-on-Sea for the annual motorcycle meet-up.9 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Shakedown gets UK bike season off to a sunny startThousands of motorcyclists gather on Southend seafront for the city's annual bike rally.7 Apr 202631 Mar 2026Crisis meeting over university campus closureStudents and staff affected by the closure of the campus in Southend meet with politicians.31 Mar 202624 Mar 2026High street redesign will 'cope with heat and rain'New "climate conscious" design will include rain gardens and better shade, city council says.24 Mar 202614 Mar 2026Lagoon closed after two rescued from sinking sandThe council says it will not reopen the site until it is safe to do so.14 Mar 2026...
