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Sep 7, 20212 min read

Southend Halloween Parade will be a huge boost to Southend and visitor economy

Some frightfully good fun is in store for families and visitors this autumn when the first ever Southend Halloween Parade takes place on...

Aug 10, 20213 min read

Southend BID propose 10 seafront firework displays this Autumn.

Each year Southend BID host firework displays along the town’s iconic seafront. Last year, this was unfortunately not possible due to...

Aug 6, 20212 min read

Are you ready for the Southend Arts Festival?

We're delighted to be working with the Southend-on-Sea Borough Council to support the Southend Arts Festival, a fantastic celebration of...

Jul 15, 20214 min read

Latest updates for businesses affected by COVID-19

Visit England have released details of the latest government advice for businesses affected by COVID-19. Read the details below; The...

Jul 13, 20214 min read

Move to Step 4 of the roadmap for England confirmed

Visit England have released details of the latest updates for businesses affected by COVID-19. Read the details below; In a press...

Jul 9, 20212 min read

The Essex Bigger Weekend

Visit Essex have announced the return of the very popular Essex Big Weekend. The Essex Bigger Weekend will take place from 18th...

Jul 8, 20212 min read

COVID 19 Business Update

Business Spot Checks The council will be working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact and visit businesses across the...

Jul 6, 20215 min read

Latest update from Visit England

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, set out plans for the final step of the roadmap in England The Prime Minister held a press conference...

Jun 29, 20213 min read

Kickstart Southend

What is Kickstart? The Kickstart scheme is part of the Plan for Jobs programme, the Government’s programme to give young people the best...

Jun 29, 20212 min read

Keeping residents Covid-safe with site visits to businesses

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will be working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact and visit businesses across the...

Jun 18, 20215 min read

Latest Visit England update

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement regarding the delay in the move to step 4 in the UK Government COVID-19 roadmap, here is a...

Jun 15, 20212 min read

Visit Britain Update

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson was joined by Chief Medical Officer for England, Chris Whitty, and Chief Scientific Adviser, Patrick...

Jun 11, 20213 min read

Cultural future for town centre as proposed plans are unveiled

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has outlined how culture and the creative sector could be used to support the next phases of a reimagined...

Jun 7, 20213 min read

Rebuilding confidence and demand in the visitor economy workshops

As tourism and hospitality businesses begin to open again, Visit Kent along with Visit Essex are pleased to be hosting a series of...

May 26, 20212 min read

Visit Britain and Visit England launch 2019/2020 Annual Review

Yesterday Visit Britain and Visit England launched their 2019/2020 Annual Review and outlined their new corporate priorities for the year...

May 21, 20212 min read

Tourism Returns to The Thames with 23 Days of Art, Music, Literature and Film...

We are delighted to announce the opening of Estuary 2021, a large-scale arts festival starting this weekend, timely coinciding with the...

May 21, 20212 min read

English Tourism Week 2021

English Tourism Week highlights the importance, value and vast contribution the sector makes to the UK economy to stakeholders including,...

May 18, 20211 min read

Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme

Hospitality Action Charity https://www.hospitalityaction.org.uk/ Hospitality Action EAP supports industry professionals by providing...

May 12, 20213 min read

Hotel and other guest accommodation guidance

The hotels and other guest accommodation guidance has been updated to include measures that will apply from Step 3 from 17 May in...

May 11, 20212 min read

Prime Minister's press briefing, 10 May 2021

The Prime Minister held a press briefing yesterday confirming England will move to Step 3 on 17 May. He outlined the measures that will...