Half a million pounds is set to be spent each year on employing extra staff members at Southend Council despite the authority facing a funding gap of more than £10million.
HIGH levels of crime in parts of Southend - caused by men acting as pimps or buying sex - have triggered a desperate plea for action.
BUSINESSES across Southend have been flouting Covid-19 guidelines with some bosses unaware that face masks and risk assessments are legal requirements.
A leading councillor has hit out at Southend Council, accusing the authority of asking businesses to “act like the Stasi” and enforce confusing lockdown measures.
A £50MILLION plan to transform a seafront car park into a major new leisure attraction with an 11-screen cinema has finally been approved by the Government after years of wrangling.
Southend Council could lose the trust of the public if it followed Essex County Council in calling for stricter coronavirus restrictions when cases remain low, it has been warned.
Southend and Thurrock could be forced into stricter coronavirus restrictions despite the number cases placing them on ‘medium’ alert – the lowest of the Government’s new three-tier system.
Southend and Thurrock could be forced into stricter coronavirus restrictions despite the number cases placing them on ‘medium’ alert – the lowest of the Government’s new three-tier system.
PLANS to resolve parking problem surrounding Southend Airport have been delayed for almost two years - with the Covid-19 pandemic pushing them back further.
A 20-strong team of council officers has been set up to begin knocking on the doors of residents known to have been in contact with people who has tested positive for Covid-19.
