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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    Southend is set to celebrate its first-ever City Day on Saturday 1st March 2025, marking the anniversary of Southend being granted city status in 2022.

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    Southend Business Partnership Briefing Thursday 13 February 2025 7.30am to 10.30am Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7RA

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