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-on-Sea City Council It's Local Business Directory
Latest news
Southend-on-Sea City Council Budget Consultation 25/26
Thursday 9 January 10am to 11.30am online. We would like to invite you to attend the Council's budget consultation for financial years 2025/26.
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Free Sunday parking returns in December to boost local shopping
We are pleased to announce the return of free Sunday parking in all council-managed car parks across the city this December.
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Council encourages residents to shop local this Christmas and all year-round
As the festive season approaches, Southend-on-Sea City Council is encouraging residents and businesses to shop locally through its renewed It’s Local Southend initiative.