AN INVESTIGATION is underway after “unacceptable” comments were sent to a mum regarding her bid to get her child special educational needs support.
CAMPAIGNERS are spearheading a new residents’ association to protect one of Southend’s Blue Flag beaches after visitors left newly-refurbished loos in a “vile” state and barbecues left a trail of damage.
THURROCK Council is poised to give its formal response to a consultation on the proposed Lower Thames Crossing
A BROOK which runs through the heart of Southend is causing a stench after becoming blocked by fly-tippers.
A WAR of words has broken out after a councillor was accused of neglecting her duty to tackle “dangerous weeds” which are reportedly overrunning parts of Thorpe Bay.
Councillors are trying to tackle antisocial behaviour in cemeteries after late night parties at a graveside and reports of guns being fired
A CHILD stepped on a barbecue and a councillor put out a fire as the start of summer caused chaos on Shoebury’s East Beach.
MORE than £2million is set to be spent revamping the Victoria Shopping Centre as Southend Council looks to “enhance the city centre”.
SOUTHCHURCH High’s headteacher has fiercely defended the school’s achievements, despite a damning Ofsted report.
A SCHOOL has been branded “inadequate” at every level by Ofsted inspectors who found bullying, prejudice and inappropriate segregation of boys and girls.
