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Have your say on Southend as part of Southend City Vision
Tamil Pachalko from Southend’s City Vision introduced a new survey aimed at everyone working, living, studying or visiting Southend as part of last week’s Community Meeting hosted by Project Southchurch at Belle Vue Baptist Church. The survey is intended to guide Southend City Council to benefit residents, communities, businesses, and organisations and to enhance the wellbeing of…
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Project Southchurch Community Meeting – November 2024
Rob McAvoy from Project Southchurch gave a round up of a whole year full of spectacular community events as part of last week’s Community Meeting hosted by Project Southchurch at Belle Vue Baptist Church. Detailing some of the many ways Project Southchurch have helped to improve the local community through their work in 2024 plus…
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Dispatch: updates from Essex Police
An off-duty police officer arrested a man wanted for attempted murder while on a day out in Southend with his family. A Southend man who targeted a city garage, stealing more than £4,000 of food and other groceries, has been jailed. Targeted patrols in areas that have a higher probability of a violent incident have…
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High Sheriff of Essex opens Southchurch Art Trail 2024
After a tour of the trail, we spoke to The High Sheriff of Essex about the Art Trail, what it brings to local businesses and the community plus some of his main objectives in his role as High Sheriff.
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Art Trail Set To Illuminate Southchurch from 14th – 24th September
In its third year, Southchurch Art Trail, promises to showcase the talents of 70+ artists on display in 45+ businesses along Southchurch Road from 14th-24th September. Ahead of the Art Trail we spoke to Rob McAvoy from Project Southchurch, local artist Harry Overell, Jenny from Out of the Earth and Andy from Under The Sun…
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Southend Police Station Open Day Captures Large Crowds As District Commander Bids Farewell
The Southend Police and Partners Open Day hosted at Southend Police Station attracted large crowds as families enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at their local police station.
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Essex Fire & Rescue Family Fun Day Lights Up Rayleigh Weir Fire Station
The Rayleigh Weir Fire Station was a hive of activity on Saturday as families from far and wide attended a hugely successful open day hosted by the Essex Fire and Rescue Service. The free-to-enter event, offered visitors of all ages a mix of demonstrations, activities, and opportunities to learn more about the vital work of…
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Join Essex Fire & Rescue for a Family Fun Day at Rayleigh Weir Fire Station
Saturday 7th September from 10am till 4pm Essex Fire and Rescue Service are hosting an open day at Rayleigh Weir Fire Station, a free to enter family fun day.
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Dispatch: Essex Police Weekly Update
29th July – 4th August. “Be aware of disinformation online” senior officer says. Eight people remanded following court appearance after seafront disorder. Forty-four people arrested for shoplifting across Essex. Crime Prevention Advice. When and how to contact the Police.
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Council Leader launches new series “Southend in 60 Seconds” featuring updates on local issues
Cllr Daniel Cowan gives his first short video update as Leader of the Council, and introduces ‘Southend in 60 seconds’, covering a variety of topics from grass cutting, Olympic diving and housing, to Southend United Football Club.

