Southend-on-Sea

  • Council Control: Lab/Ind/LD
  • Conservatives 18
  • Labour 20
  • Liberal Democrats 4
  • Green 2
  • Other 7

Independent 4, ungrouped 2, Residents First 1. South Essex seaside resort, including the longest pier in Britain. Includes HM Revenue and Customs offices administering VAT. Created a City in 2022.

Labour held Kursaal at a byelection on 4 July.

Next local elections
2026

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)
£2050

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