- Council Control: Lab/Green/LD
- Conservatives 11
- Labour 17
- Liberal Democrats 3
- Green 4
- Reform UK 11
- Other 5
Independent 3, non-aligned 2. South Essex seaside resort, including the longest pier in Britain. Includes HM Revenue and Customs offices administering VAT. Created a City in 2022.
The government proposes to merge the council with Castle Point and Rochford to create a new unitary South East Essex council in 2027.
Next local elections
2027
Election cycle
Thirds
Local authority type
Unitary
Address
Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6ER
Phone
01702 215000
Website
http://www.southend.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2265.17
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