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PLAN TO FORM A NEW JOINT ADMINISTRATION TO RUN SOUTHEND COUNCIL ANNOUNCED

Southend Labour, Liberal Democrat and Independent councillors have announced their intention to form a joint administration following the results of the local elections in May which saw the Conservatives lose four seats and lose their position as the largest group. A vote of no confidence in the current administration has…

Building a City we can be proud of with our five point plan

Building a City we can be proud of Southend needs to be given its civic pride back and that is our mission-driven aim for when we take back power. We have a simple five point plan for Southend at this set of local elections where everything is costed, deliverable, realistic,…

Announcing our local election candidates

If we want to stop the Tories from destroying our city, we need to campaign hard to get them out next May. And we have just the team to make it happen! We are delighted to be putting forward such a strong, dedicated slate of candidates for the local elections. …

Labour stuns Tories to take command of the budget

Southend Tories wanted to balance Southend-on-Sea City Council’s budget off the backs of the most vulnerable people in our communities. But on February 22nd, we stunned the Tories by taking charge of their budget with an amendment that made huge improvements and salved some of the pain they planned…

Bayo Alaba – For Southend East & Rochford

Bayo Alaba, former Parachute Regiment soldier, school governor, youth mentor and charity trustee is hoping to become Labour’s first Southend East & Rochford MP. Bayo has run his own business for 22 years in East London within the creative and night-time economy. He has employed hundreds of people and understands…

Damp, Mould & Condensation Consultation

We’d like to make residents aware Southend-on-Sea City Council is carrying out a consultation into Damp, Mould & Condensation. The Council is preparing a strategy to tackle the issue and is seeking to involve residents early on in the process to help guide the writing of the strategy. Through this…

SOUTHEND LABOUR ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR FREE BULKY WASTE COLLECTION

Southend Labour Councillors have announced their intention to bring in a free bulky waste collection policy as part of the new waste collection contract if they win the local elections in May. Councillors and residents have raised concerns about the Conservatives plans to scrap weekly bin collections in Southend from…

Changes to draft budget for 2024/25 published

Changes to the council’s draft budget for 2024/25 have been made. This follows a period of engagement with councillors and other key stakeholders (Cabinet, Tuesday 13 February). The main change proposes a £100,000 investment to provide a new type of dementia carer support. This funding would enable the development of…

Southend Council announces Window Wanderland

Southend-on-Sea City Council is thrilled to unveil plans for its inaugural Window Wanderland festival, set to illuminate windows across the city in March. This festival promises to transform windows across our city into vibrant canvases adorned with captivating art, colours, and lights. Window Wanderland, a globally acclaimed project celebrated for…

SOUTHEND TORIES’ BUDGET U-TURN ON THREAT TO LIBRARIES

Less than a week after flatly refusing when asked by Cllr Matt Dent to guarantee the safety of Southend’s libraries during a meeting to scrutinise their draft budget, the Conservative administration have relented under Labour pressure. In their final budget which will go to the cabinet and then the full…

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