Southend-on-Sea City Council

'It's been terrible this year for the violence'

Residents set up group to try and stop beach litter

£2m plan to make shopping centre multi-use

Tories retain control of six Essex councils

Single vote decides seat in city council elections

Pier train door failure leaves passengers trapped

Where will people be voting in Essex?

City's parks and verges to be mown just once a year

City regeneration project could be delayed again

Residents might not get a say on new city logo

Councillors vow to continue cleaning road signs

New logo proposed to mark new city

Royal visit to bestow city status on Southend

Leisure centre contract to end over safety fears

Homes approved near stadium site, despite protests

Trees cleared over cliff subsidence fears

Residents back plans for 20mph speed limits

Women's Tour bike race brings in £1.3m for council

Lottery winners knit toys for mini donkeys group

Theatre's £8.3m makeover plans are approved

Council plans £10m boost to £50m leisure scheme

Beach warning in resort town after sewage leak

Long-awaited football stadium plan to be discussed