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Evening economy provided with new support pack

Night Time Economy Information Pack issued to signpost services and support available for businesses in the city.

New chair appointed at Southend City BID

George Bejko-Cowlbeck, co-owner of Caddies on London Road, has been appointed Chair of the Southend City Business Improvement District (BID).

Southend Businesses Session - Bidding and Winning Public Sector Contracts 2023

Back in April we hosted a virtual event in collaboration with the Southend-on-Sea City Council Procurement Team.

Local volunteering and social action groups supported

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a key aspect of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda. This will provide £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025.

New deals for the Airport Business Park Southend

We are pleased to announce that two new deals have been completed for the Airport Business Park Southend, in partnership with HBD.

60 Minute Mentor continues to provide support to students in Southend

Local businesses interested in providing guidance and advice to local school children are being urged to get in touch to become part of an inspiring mentor project, the 60 Minute Mentor Programme