Welcome!
The city of Southend-on-Sea is proud to be thriving tourist destination, with over 7 million visitors a year, and a vibrant tourist economy. But that's not all we are. In Southend you will find manufacturing, creative, medical tech, digital, education, and construction businesses, and so much more, with a huge appetite for growth and expansion.
The Economic Inclusion team is the point of contact for all Southend businesses, and those interested in becoming a Southend business. If you are looking for business support, skills training, grants and networking opportunities, this website has lots of information for you or do contact us directly.
Email: economicd@southend.gov.uk
Call: 01702 215022
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Election Information
The Local Election and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) Election will be held on Thursday, 2 May 2024. The General Parliamentary Election will be held before 28 January 2025.
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Calling all budding young entrepreneurs
A new series of networking events to help young local entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30 is being launched by the council’s economic development team.
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Southend City Centre Dragon Trail
The Lunar New Year begins on Saturday 10th February and 2024 will be the year of the Dragon. To celebrate we’ve got a few weeks of Dragon infused fun at Southend on Sea and it’s all free.
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Innovative energy and water saving retrofit showhome
The home is open to the public for tours before it is rented out at the end of February 2024