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Southend-on-Sea
Essex, East of England · population 160,257 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea, commonly referred to as Southend, is a coastal city and unitary authority area in south-eastern Essex, England. It lies on the north side of the Thames Estuary, 40 miles (64 km) east of central London. It is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point. The city is one of the most densely populated places in the country outside of London. It is home to the longest pleasure pier in the world, Southend Pier, while London Southend Airport is located to the north of the city centre.
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CouncilHavering council delays launch of weekly food-waste collection to spring 2027
A shortage of specialist vehicles means Havering’s new weekly food-waste service will not begin until spring 2027, later than the original target, and the council is urging the Government for additional funding.
Romford4 minutes ago
Havering Council unveils ‘Havering Plan 2040’ with super-suburb vision
The borough’s leader presented a long-term strategy on 16 September, outlining ambitions to make Havering the best place in London to live, work and invest, and setting out new programmes on housing, jobs, green space and safety.
Havering1 hour ago
CouncilHarrow’s Heroes awards honour volunteers at Headstone Manor
Council officials recognised more than twenty individuals and groups for their dedication to the borough, with performances and a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award adding to the celebration.
Harrow2 hours ago
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CouncilCity of London Corporation urges Budget to protect financial and professional services
In a submission dated 14 September, the City of London Corporation asked the Chancellor to keep sector-specific taxes at bay, retain the VAT exemption and adopt pro-growth planning to safeguard a sector that underpins £323 bn of output and 2.5 m jobs.
London2 hours ago
Havering Council welcomes £6.75m extra funding but says it will not close financial gap
The borough’s leader says the new money will help trial service innovations but stresses borrowing remains unsustainable and calls for repayment terms to be removed.
Havering2 hours ago
CouncilSir Geoff Hurst granted Freedom of the City of London
The City of London Corporation has granted Sir Geoff Hurst the Freedom of the City, marking the 60th anniversary of England’s 4-2 World Cup win over West Germany. The honour was presented at Guildhall after nominations by the Lady Mayor and the Corporation’s Policy Chairman.
London3 hours ago
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What's on in and around Southend-on-Sea
What The World Needs Now - The Burt Bacharach Songbook
Today, 19:00Southend Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
DR John Cooper Clarke
Wed 7 Oct, 19:30Palace Theatre, Southend, Southend-on-Sea
Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary Tour
Thu 8 Oct, 19:00Southend Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Kane Brown - Crowd Work King
Thu 8 Oct, 20:00Palace Theatre, Southend, Southend-on-Sea
Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change!
Fri 9 Oct, 19:30Southend Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Fin Taylor
Fri 9 Oct, 20:00Palace Theatre, Southend, Southend-on-Sea
Days out around Southend-on-Sea
View allSutton court/Warwick drive park
Sutton · 2.5 miles
Swings ,slide ,football /basketball also use as walk through Sutton court to Warwick drive with use of foot path
Salt Fleet Flats Reserve
Swigshole · 8.1 miles
Created by DP Ports to compensate for land lost when building the London Gateway port
Blue Cage
South Woodham Ferrers · 9.3 miles
Blue wired cage for football and other ball games. Situated alongside children's swing park.
Deangate Community Parkland
Lodge Hill · 11 miles
Deangate Community Parkland, formerely known as the Deangate Ridge Golf Course, is a large-scale public open space currently under development on the Hoo Peninsula in Kent, England. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Deangate_Community_Parkland
The Frame
Laindon · 12 miles
A slide, some swings, and an area of rubber tiles for gymnastics. The area is bordered by a ridge that runs most of the way round the playground, with stone steps for seating on the North-East aspect.
Dicken's Drive Play Area
Laindon · 12 miles
Multi climber with slide Benches Safer surfaces
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Businesses & shops in Southend-on-Sea
Southend United F.C.
Southend
Greggs
100 High Street, Southend-on-Sea
Aristocuts
High Street, Southend-on-Sea
claire's
High Street, Southend-on-Sea
Mallard
High Street, Southend-on-Sea
Groundwise Searches Ltd
45 Chichester Road, Southend-on-Sea
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