Southend-on-Sea City Council

13/06/2026

12/06/2026

🍹🌴 ON THE DECKS 🌴🍹

Our open‑air disco returns this Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June, 1pm -7pm (weather dependent) and it’s bringing all the summer joy! ☀️

Enjoy feel‑good tunes from live DJs!

✨ Saturday | Adam Re*****on
✨ Sunday | Gino Muscat Soul on Sunday

See you On The Decks for ice‑cold cocktails, unbeatable estuary views, and those iconic colourful beach huts, for the ultimate seaside hangout 🕺🎵🍹

🌴 Usual pier admission charges apply
👉 www.southendpier.co.uk/whats-on

12/06/2026

👉 Following a successful trial, the northbound closure on Queensway has been reintroduced to help speed up works safely. Northbound traffic is diverted via Southchurch Road and Chichester Road until further notice.

12/06/2026

🌲🎶 MUSIC IN THE PARK! 🎶🌲

Settle in with your favourite people, bring something cosy to lounge on, and soak up the feel good tunes in the beautiful Priory Park this weekend with Southend-on-Sea City Council's Music in the Park! 🎉

🎤 Saturday 13 June | The Fifty Choir
🎸 Sunday 14 June | Rayleigh Brass
📍 Priory Park Bandstand
🕒 3pm – 4:30pm
🙌 Proudly sponsored by BTMK Solicitors
👉 www.visitsouthend.co.uk/music-in-the-park-2026

11/06/2026

For people in abusive relationships, football tournaments can make things worse. Alcohol, drugs and gambling can increase risk, but they are never an excuse.

Everyone should feel safe at home, during the match and every day after.

If you’re worried about someone, or need support yourself, help is available.

Call Compass our Domestic Abuse helpline for Essex on 0330 333 7 444 or visit https://orlo.uk/EyMwD

11/06/2026

Children’s placement costs remain the biggest financial challenge facing Southend-on-Sea City Council. In this update, we explain how rising demand for statutory care, particularly residential placements costing over £7,000 per week, is continuing to put pressure on council budgets.
Despite these challenges, strong financial management across services helped mitigate around £4 million in pressures during 2025/26. However, Children’s Services still account for 97% of the council’s net overspend.
The Council has launched a new early intervention approach to better support families and reduce future costs, while welcoming Government reforms. However, further action and support will be needed to address ongoing pressures in the children’s placement market.
Watch to find out what this means for Southend-on-Sea and how the Council is responding.

For more information read our news article: https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3544/children-s-placement-costs-remain-southend-s-biggest-financial-challenge-as-council-maintains-strong-budgetary-control-across-most-services

10/06/2026

What matters most to you when it comes to NHS care in Southend?

Faster appointments?
Better mental health support?
Care closer to home?
Services working better together so people do not have to repeat their story?

Complete the survey before 5pm on Tuesday 30 June and let NHS Essex know: https://orlo.uk/ZwrhQ

10/06/2026

Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the SEND Local Offer Team are thrilled to invite you to our 2nd Southend SEND Information Day!

Whether you’re a parent carer or a professional, this is the place to be on 16 June. We’re bringing together local support services, expert teams, and a lineup of informative talks, all under one roof.

We know how vital it is to have clear, accessible information. That’s why we’ve organised a packed day full of:
• Direct access to local support services.
• Informative talks on key topics.
• A space to connect with other parent carers and professionals.

Save the date: 16 June from 9.30 to 2.30pm
Venue: Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6ER
Read more and pre-register for the event: www.livewellsouthend.com/SENDInformationDay

ID: Graphic banner promoting the "Southend SEND Information Day," an event for parent carers and professionals. On the left, the event details are listed next to pink icons:
Date & Time: Tuesday 16 June 2026, 9.30am to 2.30pm
Location: Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, SS2 6ER

The bottom left corner features logos for Southend SEND Local Offer, Southend SEND Independent Forum, and Southend-on-Sea City Council. The right side of the banner features a stylised, colourful illustration of a diverse group of people standing in a line, framed by a sweeping pink arc.

10/06/2026

We’re proud of the work already happening with our young people through The Red Relief Scheme by providing free sanitary products to those who need them across the city. Now we want to hear from you!

Your views will help shape what happens next and how we continue to support our community.
Take a few minutes to share your thoughts: https://orlo.uk/peRd1

Survey closes 30th June.

09/06/2026

Are you an unpaid carer in Southend-on-Sea?
Join us for the Community for Carers Fair this Carers Week

Civic Centre, Southend
10th June
11am – 3:30pm

✨ Meet local organisations
✨ Get advice and support
✨ Join interactive workshops
✨ Connect with other carers

Find out more about the support, groups, events and more at Carers First Southend: https://orlo.uk/Carers_First_ev6Rs