A NEW campaign is being launched in today's Echo celebrating all that is positive about Southend.

Everyone likes a moan now and then and there are many things which need improving.

But there is plenty to be proud of. The town's girls and boys' choirs, music groups, schools and charities all give the town a fine reputation.

What are you proud of? What makes you proud to live in Southend? We want to know. Click on have your say to comment now.

Also, as part of the campaign, we intend to honour all those people who make a difference to their community. Email us at echonews@nqe.com with your nominations. Include the name, address and telephone number of the person nominated in addition to your details.