Southend-on-Sea City Council4 days agoBig increase in disabled parking space finesSouthend Council says there has been a 21% rise in the number of tickets over the past five years.4 days ago26 Oct 2025Car parking charges using motorists as a 'cash cow'As councils' parking fees are criticised, they respond by saying it goes on road safety and public transport.26 Oct 202530 Sep 2025Development 'could go ahead' despite new town snubA council leader says 10,000 homes could still be built on the site.30 Sep 202529 Sep 2025Tax office high-rise to be turned into 557 flatsThe developer agrees to provide £400,000 funding for local schools, a taxi rank and bus stop.29 Sep 202520 Sep 2025Council hires new staff to fine kerb parkersThe council leader expects the number of enforcements to "significantly increase".20 Sep 202512 Sep 2025Bin travels a wheelie long way from coast to coastThe recycling bin is found wasting away the hours about 330 miles from home.12 Sep 202510 Sep 2025Anti-wheelie bin campaigner can keep using sacksAmy Heathcote, who started a petition against the rollout of wheelie bins, says it is "great" news.10 Sep 202523 Aug 2025250-year lease agreed without council debateAn FOI request reveals that the lease on the Kursaal in Southend was signed in 2018.23 Aug 202515 Aug 2025Council's adult social care rated good by watchdogThe council should be "really pleased with the many positive findings in our report', says CQC.15 Aug 2025...
