Southend-on-Sea City Council5 days agoLandmark deal reached to reopen KursaalThe seaside venue will operate as a leisure attraction when its lease is transferred over summer.5 days ago27 Feb 2026Council saves 150-year-old tree from being felledThe London Plane tree is given a long-term protection order by councillors.27 Feb 202627 Feb 2026Council considers legal action over disused KursaalA councillor says the authority wants to compel the site's leaseholder to carry out maintenance.27 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Plan to ban face coverings 'would be unenforceable'Southend-on-Sea City Council is set to reject a proposal to ban ski masks and balaclavas.24 Feb 202623 Feb 2026More than 3,000 complaints about noise in cityA Freedom of Information request also reveals just 86 complaints led to enforcement notices.23 Feb 202620 Feb 2026Councillor charged with imprisonment and neglectBernard Arscott is listed as a Tory town councillor, but the party says he is no longer a member.20 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Two men arrested after attempted raid at jewellersPolice say "substantial damage" was caused to a jewellery shop and two men remain in custody.17 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Councillor criticises £7,000 duck road signA councillor says he has never seen a duck in the area so the sign was "ridiculous".5 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Uber is 'not banned' in seaside city, says councilUber has dropped plans to operate in Southend after only being granted a licence in December.4 Feb 2026...
