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May 5, 20212 min read
Latest updates for businesses affected by COVID-19
Update to restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaway services guidance (England) The guidance has been updated with some information for Step...
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Apr 30, 20212 min read
New grant funding now available for eligible businesses in Southend
Businesses based in Southend which have so far missed out on previous grant streams are now able to apply for grant funding, regardless...
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Apr 26, 20211 min read
FREE Visit Essex Workshop
Customer Service Workshop 9.30am – 12.30pm Wednesday 12th May This workshop has been developed to assist those working within the...
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Apr 20, 20211 min read
FREE Workshop with Visit Essex - Introduction to Marketing your Tourism Business 5th May
Introduction to Marketing your Tourism Business using Social Media Wednesday 5th May 2021, 10am - 11am The workshop is FREE to attend...
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Apr 14, 20212 min read
Ground investigation works to begin for Better Queensway redevelopment
See updated CGI images for Better Queensway phase 1 on Flickr Following the recent approval at Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s...
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Apr 14, 20211 min read
Develop & market your own visitor experiences in Essex
Visit Essex has teamed up with Unmissable England to deliver an interactive experience development workshop facilitating collaboration...
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Apr 13, 20212 min read
UK Power Network to carry out work at Leigh Marina
UK Power Network (UKPN) will be carrying out essential work on a new service connection for Leigh Marina from Tuesday 13 April to Friday...
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Apr 9, 202112 min read
Latest updates for businesses affected by COVID-19
Visit England have shared the latest update on 9th April 2021: The visitor economy, hotels and other guest accommodation and restaurants,...
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Apr 6, 20216 min read
Southend Roadmap to Recovery Briefing 5th April
Visit England have shared a summary of the Prime Minister’s statement on Monday 5th April as well as some relevant Government...
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Mar 26, 20215 min read
Southend: Getting ready to reopen and welcome back visitors safely
A multi-faceted plan has been put in place to ensure the Borough is fully prepared and ready to welcome back visitors and keep residents...
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Mar 24, 20215 min read
Latest updates for businesses affected by COVID-19 from Visit England
Visit England and Visit Britain wanted to share the latest updates and announcements with you including some clarity around reopening...
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Mar 22, 20213 min read
Update for businesses affected by Covid-19
Visit England have shared a round-up of the latest updates, including new guidance for businesses in the hospitality, accommodation and...
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Mar 16, 20212 min read
Southend Roadmap to Recovery Briefing taking place March 30
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is hosting a live online briefing for businesses on the 30 March. Following the government’s announcement...
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Mar 11, 20215 min read
Latest updates for businesses affected by COVID-19
Visit England have shared a round-up of the latest updates, including the announcement of an increase in cap on COVID support grants,...
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Feb 24, 20212 min read
Seafront car parks to reopen on 29 March
Following the Government’s announcement of its roadmap out of lockdown, the council plans to reopen all seafront car parks and parking...
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Feb 23, 20216 min read
Roadmap out of Lockdown
From 8 March, people in England will see restrictions start to lift and the government’s four-step roadmap offer a route back to a more...
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Feb 16, 20214 min read
Free parking after 6pm set to stay as part of amendments to parking proposals
The council’s cabinet have today agreed changes to draft parking charge proposals that were announced in January. At its meeting today,...
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Jan 19, 20213 min read
Eligible Southend businesses advised to apply for grants through new single form
Southend-based businesses which have been significantly affected as a result of coronavirus restrictions may be eligible for further...
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Jan 5, 20212 min read
£4.6 billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs
Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the Chancellor has...
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Jan 5, 20212 min read
New lockdown announced as COVID-19 rates rise
In a televised address to the nation last night, the Prime Minister announced a return to lockdown restrictions similar to those...
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