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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 29m

The consultation can be found here: champ.ly/ih6TAwBq

Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 29m

Today is the last day to respond to the consultation on the future location of Southchurch Library. No decision has been made, other than that library services in Southchurch will continue. Residents have until 17.00 this evening to complete the survey, and feed into the decision.

A photograph of Southchurch Library, on Lifstan Way.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 59m

The detailed reports for the meeting can be found here: champ.ly/vaU5piLV

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 59m

The meeting will be broadcast online, and can be watched here: champ.ly/ZWnBJmSL

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 59m

❖Risk and insurance ❖Health and safety ❖Emergency Planning ❖The Council’s role as an employer ❖The Council’s wholly owned companies and other legal entities (SCC’s shareholder role)

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 59m

❖Corporate Services (including Legal and Democratic Services and corporate communications) ❖Corporate Finance Matters, including Council Tax, Business rates and Benefits ❖Procurement ❖ICT and Data Protection ❖Human Resources ❖Customer Services ❖Transformation ❖Asset management ❖Internal Audit

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 59m

This Committee will focus on: ❖The overall strategic direction, policies and priorities of the Cabinet, and of Council ❖The Council’s financial position and management of the council’s finance and budgets (revenue and capital) ❖Corporate Planning and Policy

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 59m

The Policy & Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considers and holds to account the Executive for the delivery of the Council financial strategy, budget management and the overall strategic direction, policies and priorities.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 59m

🗣POLICY & RESOURCES OVERVIEW & SCRUTINY COMMITTEE MEETING TONIGHT🗣 This evening at 18.30 the Policy & Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Southend City Council will be meeting to discuss the items on the agenda.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 21h

More details of the event will follow closer to the date, but you can pre-register so that you will be sent information about the event direct to your inbox before your visit to help you plan your day and get the most from it. Pre-register here: champ.ly/fR7-Al3L

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 21h

The Southend SEND Local Offer team are holding third SEND Information Day on Friday 27 November 2027 at Southend-on-Sea Civic Centre, from 10.00 to 14.00. The event will have a focus on Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing.

A graphic reading "Save the date!/Southend SEND Information Day/Mental health and wellbeing focus/27 November 2026/10AM - 2PM/Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, SS2 6ER/Scan the QR code or visit our website for more information and pre-register now/www.livewellsouthend.com/SENDInformationDay".

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 22h

Find out more here: champ.ly/aRt9FsXM

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 22h

With the final numbers now analysed, we're pleased to share the impact of this summer's "Read to the Beat" Summer Reading Challenge in Southend Libraries.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

For information about donating food, drop-off points, warehouse opening hours, etc: champ.ly/lsMdPRyp

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🍽SOUTHEND FOOD BANK'S MOST NEEDED ITEMS THIS WEEK🍽 This week, the items Southend Foodbank most urgently need are: 🥛UHT milk 🍅Tinned tomatoes 🥩Tinned minced beef and onion 🍗Tinned chicken in white sauce 🥛UHT milk

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The papers and reports for the meeting can be found here: champ.ly/7Mk8NXpm

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Residents can watch the meeting via webcast, here: champ.ly/DnMwXnXL

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Full Council is the ultimate decision-making body of the Council. Meetings feature an update from the leader of the council, as well as debates on motions from councillors and decisions on any items which fall to the full council to make a decision on.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🗣FULL COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT🗣 This evening at 18.30 the Full Council of Southend-on-Sea City Council will be meeting, to debate the matters on the agenda. This is a reconvening of the meeting on 14 September, which was abandoned due to technical issues.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Find the survey here: champ.ly/nKNG194b

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Before taking the idea any further, he wants to understand what local people would actually be interested in seeing. He's set up a short survey that should take around five minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers at all, Andy is genuinely interested in what you think.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Local resident Andy Wilkins is exploring the possibility of creating a new community-focused project celebrating science fiction, film, television, gaming, popular culture and their history.

A photo of Southend taken from the pier, with the Death Star looming in the sky.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This is another of my favourite pieces from this year's Southend City Jam - a fantastic representation of the Saxon King or Prittlewell Prince by none other than one of City Jam's founders, Karl Sims. Absolutely stunning! What are your favourite pieces from City Jam 2026?

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Performances take place at the Dixon Studio between 27 and 31 October, with performances at 19.45 each day, and matinees at 15.00 on Thursday 29 and Saturday 31 October. Book you tickets here: champ.ly/iqAQhY1a

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Southend Shakespeare Company are a fantastic bunch, and every single performance I've seen from them has been excellent to the point of putting professional theatre companies to shame. I have no doubt at all that this will be in the same vein.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Step into the enchanted forest as Southend Shakespeare Company bring A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the Dixon studio with a spooky twist. Perfect for all the family, expect mischief, magic and a sprinkle of spooky charm as fairies, lovers and would‑be actors collide in Shakespeare’s most joyful comedy

A poster reading "Southend Shakespeare Company/Dixon Studio/At the Palace Theatre/Southend/William Shakespeare's/A Midsummer Night's Dream/27th-31st October 2026/Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat 7:45PM/Thursday & Saturday Matinee 3:00PM/Box Office 0343 310 0030/SouthendShakespeare.com/This amateur production is presented by the Southend Shakespeare Company" with an image of Bottom standing in a misty forest, under a crescent moon.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Find out more here: champ.ly/6RtR55gO

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Southend is set to approve its ‘Food & Feed’ Safety Plan for 2026-27, which explains how the council will help keep food for human consumption - and animal feed - safe and protect public health across the seaside city.

A photograph of Cllr Irene Ferguson outside Pieno-Lleno, Mexican restaurant on Southchurch Avenue. One of Southend's many 5 out of 5 local food establishments.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Residents of #KursaalWard with any questions or concerns about planning applications can, as ever, get in touch with me at cllrdent@southend.gov.uk.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Full details of all decisions can be found on the Council's website, at: champ.ly/QCS0kgKo

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🏡PLANNING DECISIONS LAST WEEK🏡 Each week I post details of any planning decisions made by Southend Council in the past week, within #KursaalWard. Last week there were two. Some decisions are made by officers on delegated powers, and others by the Planning Committee.

A planning decision on application 26/00962/AD, pertaining to 52 Honiton Road, part approving details pursuant to Conditions 04 (Refuse and Recycling Storage and Waste Management Plan) and 08 (Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Measures) of planning permission 26/00412/FUL dated 27.05.2026.

A planning decision on application 26/01126/FUL, pertaining to 27a Lancaster Gardens, granting conditional permission to erect external timber staircase to rear, install window and door to first floor rear (Retrospective).

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Every Tuesday morning, from 10.00 to 13.00, come and work on your crafting projects at Southchurch Library. Crafty Crusaders welcomes all to work on your projects in the warm and relaxing atmosphere of the library, alongside like-minded crafters.

A graphic reading "Crafty Crusaders/Come along to stitch, knit, crochet & craft your projects in the library/Free!/Bring your own materials with you/All welcome/Every Tuesday, 10AM-1PM at Southchurch Library." At the bottom is the address "Southchurch Library/221 Lifstan Way/Southend-on-Sea/Essex SS1 2XG" and logos for Connected Southend and Southend Libraries.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🚰Water works by Essex & Suffolk Water outside 90 Kursaal Way, between 2 and 6 October - 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🚧Highway works by Southend Council at junction of Sutton Rd and Porters Grange roundabout, between 3 February 2025 and 3 February 2027 - 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🚧Highway works by Southend Council at Porters Grange Subway, between 8 December 2025 and 3 February 2027 - 𝗡𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🚰Water works by Essex & Suffolk Water outside 59 and 62 Lovelace Gdns, between 8 and 12 October - 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 (𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲) 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🚰Water works by Essex & Suffolk Water outside 1 to 83 and 2 to 82a Ilfracombe Rd, between 1 September and 20 November - 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆) 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🚰Water works by Essex & Suffolk Water outside 67 Belle Vue Rd, between 7 and 9 October - 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 (𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲) 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🚰Water works by Essex & Suffolk Water outside 1 to 79 and 2 to 72 Stromness Rd, between 1 September and 20 November - 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆) 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🚰Water works by Essex & Suffolk Water at Christchurch Rd, between 3 August and 23 October - 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆) 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🚧Highway works by Southend Council at Porters Grange Roundabout, between 12 January 2026 and 21 January 2027 - 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🚧Highway works by Southend Council at Queensway from approx. Chichester Rd to Whitegate Rd, between 8 December 2025 and 3 February 2027 - 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🚧Highway works by Southend Council at Queensway Slip Roads, between 31 October 2025 and 31 January 2027 - 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🚧HIGHWAY WORKS IN KURSAAL WARD THIS WEEK🚧 The following highway works are scheduled for this week either in #KursaalWard, or close enough to Kursaal ward to potentially affect residents.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🗣Policy & Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee 📅18.30, Thursday 8 October 2026 📽Watch the meeting: champ.ly/ZWnBJmSL 📋Read the meeting papers: democracy.southend.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🗣Full Council (Reconvened) 📅18.30, Wednesday 7 October 2026 📽Watch the meeting: champ.ly/DnMwXnXL 📋Read the meeting papers: democracy.southend.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

These are public meetings, which are both open to the public to attend, or to watch online via live webcasting. These webcasts are archived for six months after the fact, and can be rewatched. More information can be found here: champ.ly/t3zD969y

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🗣📅SOUTHEND COUNCIL MEETINGS THIS WEEK📅🗣 This week there are two meetings taking place at Southend Council.

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Cllr Matt Dent @cllrdent.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The conclusion of this evening's fireworks display at Southend seafront. Come down and enjoy displays every Saturday evening at 19.30, until 14 November.

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