THE THREE children’s centres facing the chop have been named as Darlinghurst in Leigh, Hamstel in Southend, and Shoebury Children’s Centre, in Shoebury. All three will close unless a way can be found to save the council £224,000 a year…. Read More ›
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Maggie’s Rebuke For My Red Tie: James Duddridge MP Pays Tribute
A TORY MP paid tribute to Baroness Thatcher, recalling how she once ticked him off for wearing a red tie. James Duddridge, MP for Rochford and Southend East, will be attending her funeral on Wednesday. He said; “Having been involved… Read More ›
Jamie Oliver’s Cafe Opens As Ice Cream Parlour
A CAFE on Southend Pier, which was refurbished by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, has reopened as an ice cream parlour. The green and yellow venue was revamped last year, as the TV chef filmed a Channel Four series on the… Read More ›
School Bus Driver Caught Using Mobile
A SCHOOL bus driver has been caught red-handed using his mobile phone while driving a minibus full of children. The man, who has not yet been identified, ferried pupils to and from the private Saint Pierre school, in Leigh Road,… Read More ›
An Opportunity To Right Some Wrong: MY VIEW
VICTORIA Avenue has long been an eyesore. It was once a hive of activity and enterprise, but is now embarrassingly dilapidated. As an artist, I have recently exhibited work at a small independent gallery in westcliff. I am in support… Read More ›
Art Gallery Could Move Into Library
The Beecroft Art Gallery in Westcliff could get a new home at Southends Central Library, it has been revealed. Southend Council has set aside £150,000 to investigate the proposals to shift the gallery, opposite the Cliffs Pavilion, into the library… Read More ›
The Budget 2013/14: How did YOUR Councillor vote?
The following Councillors are listed with their votes in respect of the CONSERVATIVE administration budget proposals, that were passed with 32 votes for, 16 against, 2 absent and 1 abstention. Named votes will be blogged in full this evening –… Read More ›
Can I Get Free School Meals? (Checklist & Application)
I came across the following information on the Southend Borough Council website (for those non-Southend readers I apologise, but I’m sure there is similar information available on your own Council websites that is just a Google away.) With the current… Read More ›
‘Barclays Bank Avoided Tax Legally For Over Ten Years’ Protest Outside Barclays, Southend High Street
Photo: Jack Monroe. Twitter: @MsJackMonroe
‘A Man Steals A Bottle Of Water…’ Protest Outside Barclays, Southend High Street
Photo: Jack Monroe. Jack Monroe. Twitter: @MsJackMonroe
