Brentwood is a suburban town with a small shopping area and high street. Basildon Borough Council lost the battle to stop plans to turn the Eastgate Centre into a mixed-used development including 2,800 flats across several tower blocks, the largest of which would be 21 storeys tall. [2] It has suffered fires and ship collisions, most recently in October 2005,[9] but the basic pier structure has been repaired each time. [22] The Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government, formed in May 2010, agreed not to allow a further runway until a set time period,[when?] [16] part of a plan of landscaping and infrastructure improvements funded by 400,000 from the Prescott-spearheaded Thames Gateway. And if you're here to work, we're close to key business destinations like the Lawn conference centre, too. It has been partially replaced by Received Pronunciation (RP) and Cockney, a form originally heavily influenced by the Essex dialect. Essex County Council's Adult Community Learning service, ACL is based at Ely House, Churchill Avenue, while there are several private providers delivering apprenticeship, traineeship and business training. By AD 10 they had come under the complete control of the Catuvellauni, who took Colchester as their own capital.[25]. [96] Acts associated with the scene included: The Horrors; These New Puritans; The Violets; Ipso Facto; Neils Children and The Errorplains. It replaced the former Farringdon Multistorey Car Park. The county borough was enlarged in 1933 by the former area of Shoeburyness Urban District and part of Rochford Rural District. [64], The prevalence of Cockney, particularly in the south, is the result of the large-scale migration of East Londoners to Essex, the Cockney Diaspora, particularly after World War II. Other formal parks include Mopsies Park in Timberlog Lane,[73] and Howards Park in Pitsea. WebOpen Full Map. The seafront houses the "Sea-Life Adventure" aquarium. Additionally there are two single-sex schools assisted by the Roman Catholic Church: St Bernard's High School (girls) and St Thomas More High School (boys). WebThank you - your cookie preferences have been updated. There are also various independent schools particularly, as mentioned above, in rural parts and the west of the county.[67][68]. Festival Leisure Park is a trading leisure park located in the north of Basildon and owned by Aviva. [54], The Essex County Council also has a Youth Assembly, 75 members aged between 11 and 19 who aim to represent all young people in their districts across Essex. The first known king of the East Saxons was Sledd in 587, though there are less reliable sources giving an account of Aescwine (other versions call him Erkenwine) founding the kingdom in 527. [20], Upon receiving city status on 1 March 2022, the council voted to rename itself 'Southend-on-Sea City Council'. Over 14,000 buildings have listed status in the county and around 1,000 of those are recognised as of Grade I or II* importance. [105] Formerly the east side of the square was fronted by Freedom House, containing shops on two levels, and the north side by the Post Office building, a 5-story structure. In the 1790s, the first buildings around what was to become the High Street of Southend were completed. There is no earlier evidence substantiating Verstegan's claim, which is an anachronism for the Anglo-Saxon period seeing that heraldry only evolved in the 12th century, well after the Norman Conquest. Basildon SS14 1AF. Office phone number: 01245 974250. The combined force, bolstered by extra forces, marched towards Royalist held Colchester, but a Parliamentarian force caught up with them just as they were about to enter the city's medieval walls, and a bitter battle was fought but the Royalists were able to retire to the security of the walls. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. There have also been a number of popular music videos filmed in Southend,[97] by such music artists as Oasis; Morrissey and George Michael. The RAF Falcons parachute display team and RAF Red Arrows aerobatics team were regular visitors to the show. [99] In 2004, the renamed Essex FM, then Heart Essex moved to studios in Chelmsford. Southend has two football teams, one of professional stature, Southend United. Both connect to the M25 and eventually London. contact IPSO here, 2001-2022. [citation needed], Southend is mentioned in a number of songs including as the end destination in Billy Bragg's "A13, Trunk Road to the sea" where the final line of the chorus is "Southend's the end".[98]. Team Essex Volleyball Club is Chelmsford's national league volleyball club. Cycling. [23] It has a station on the Shenfield to Southend Line, with a direct link to London. [96] The studios have been used to film scenes in the Anglo-French drama The Tunnel and for the film 47 Meters Down. Charter evidence shows that the Kings of Essex appear to have had a greater control in the core area, east of the Lea and Stort, that would subsequently become the county of Essex. For certain services the three authorities co-operate through joint arrangements, such as the Essex fire authority. The pattern of settlement in the county is diverse. It was created by Rowland Emett in 1981 and was originally placed outside what is now ASDA on the Lower Mall of the shopping centre. On the Upper level of Eastgate is the Cats Cradle Pussiwillow III Clock. The last show was held in 2012; an attempt to revive the show for September 2015, as the Southend Airshow and Military Festival, failed. As well as rural areas and urban areas, it forms part of the wider Home Counties of England. On 18 October 2021, it was announced that Southend would be granted city status, as a memorial to the Member of Parliament for Southend West, Sir David Amess, a long-time supporter of city status for the borough, who was fatally stabbed on 15 October 2021. Southend is served by two lines on the National Rail network: From 1910 to 1939, the London Underground's District line's eastbound service ran as far as Southend and Shoeburyness. The initiative seeks to engage younger people in the county and rely on the youth councillors of all status to work closely with schools and youth centres to improve youth services in Essex and help promote the opinions of Essex youth. Hollywood Bowl. Cranes - an industrial area east of Pipps Hill. The county has one current greyhound racing track, Harlow Stadium. This creates considerable pressures on the housing market. Its also positioned at the heart of Irelands road and rail network. Basildon town centre is looking very sad with many closed and empty shops and a large area that has been demolished and is undergoing renovation. Lord of the Manor Reginald Fitzwalter and his wife dressed themselves as humble folk and begged blessing of the Prior a year and a day after marriage. There are other scooter runs throughout the year, including the Great London Rideout, which arrives at Southend seafront each year. Dry Street - a small hamlet situated just south of Laindon and west of Vange. Ace Coffee and Creams opened to the public on Tuesday, November 29. Upper Mayne runs from the town centre to the A127 in the north-east corner of Laindon. But after the coming of the railways in the 19th century and the visit of Princess Caroline of Brunswick, Southend's status as a seaside resort grew. [89], One notable building is Little Coopers Farmhouse, which was originally located in Takeley. This is a chart of trend of regional gross value added of Southend-on-Sea at current basic prices published (pp. Trafiguras shareholders and top traders to split $1.7bn in payouts ; Council reviewed 202mn loan to THG but lent to ecommerce groups founder instead The Siege of Colchester followed, but ten weeks' starvation and news of Royalist defeats elsewhere led the Royalists to surrender.[47]. Subterranean Lot Eastgate Shopping Centre Car Park. Civic Heraldry of England and Wales. There are three cities in Essex: Southend, Colchester and Chelmsford, in order of population. WebManaged by the Essex Wildlife Trust, the Langdon Visitor Centre is set in a stunning nature reserve of 461 acres which comprises woodland, meadows, lakes and former plotland gardens. After a busy day, unwind in our tasty restaurant, spacious rooms and extra-comfy beds. It is said to be Europe's biggest coffee roastery quadrupling Costa's roasting capacity from 11,000 tonnes per year to 45,000 tonnes. Southend Pier is the world's longest pleasure pier at 1.34mi (2.16km). City sights or seaside charm? In 1471, during the Wars of the Roses a force of around 2,000 Essex supporters of the Lancastrian cause crossed Bow Bridge to join with 3,000 Kentish Lancastrian supporters under the Bastard of Fauconberg. The Port of Tilbury is one of Britain's three major ports and has proposed a major extension onto the site of the former Tilbury power stations. The Black Death significantly reduced England's population, leading to a change in the balance of power between the working population on one hand, and their masters and employers on the other. Focal Point Gallery is South Essex's gallery for contemporary visual art, promoting and commissioning major solo exhibitions, group and thematic shows, a programme of events including performances, film screenings and talks, as well as offsite projects and temporary public artworks. The earliest reference to the arms of the East Saxon kings was by Richard Verstegan, the author of A Restitution of Decayed Intelligence (Antwerp, 1605), claiming that "Erkenwyne king of the East-Saxons did beare for his armes, three [seaxes] argent, in a field gules". [31] Victoria and Milton wards have the highest proportion of ethnic minority residents at the 2011 Census these figures were 24.2% and 26.5% respectively. The Green Belt zone close to London includes many prosperous commuter towns, as well as the new towns of Basildon and Harlow, originally developed to resettle Londoners after the destruction of London housing in the Second World War; they have since been significantly developed and expanded. Kent View Recreation ground in Vange[72] and Northlands Park in Pitsea are the other large green spaces. The ancient county of Essex consists of the entire territory of the county of Essex, as established in the late Anglo-Saxon period, some time after the larger former Kingdom of the East Saxons had lost its independence. [19] Basildon was said to epitomise the working class conversion to Thatcherism during the 1980s, though the town did not vote Conservative in 1979; nor did the Conservative Party ever hold an absolute majority in the town its success was due to the split between the SDP and the Labour Party. In 2004, Southend retained the grammar school system and has four such schools: Southend High School for Boys; Southend High School for Girls; Westcliff High School for Boys and Westcliff High School for Girls. [88] Southend Airport was used for the filming of the James Bond film Goldfinger. Greater London is a ceremonial county created for administrative purposes by the act, which aimed to place more of London within a single administrative district, replacing the County of London, which solely covered the inner part of the conurbation. Even though Basildon is a new town, there are still traces of its historical past visible. The bandstand has been removed and re-erected in Priory Park. [15][16] The concert was held at the Cliffs Pavilion and included performers such as Digby Fairweather, Lee Mead, and Leanne Jarvis. Southend United Futsal & Football Education Scholarship, located at Southend United's stadium Roots Hall, provides education for sports scholarships. In 1913, the borough was enlarged by the former area of Leigh on Sea Urban District. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can A large force of Kentish rebels also advanced on London while revolt also spread to a number of other parts of the country. Web750,000 sq ft Prime Retail. [18][19][20], The ports have branch lines to connect them to the national rail network. The theatre has two circles and the steepest rake in Britain. The JPs carried out judicial and administrative duties such as maintenance of roads and bridges, supervision of the poor laws, administration of county prisons and setting the County Rate. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. In May 2017 the store announced they would be closing their store to concentrate as an online retailer. Basildon was the setting for the BBC programme White Gold[93] with filming taking place in Basildon Town Centre. A temporary market was held there every Friday until 2012 after the closure of the former Southend market at the rear of the Odeon. The parish of Basildon was abolished to create Billericay on 1 January 1937.[5]. All are served by c2c trains running between Fenchurch Street and Southend/Shoeburyness; trains serving Basildon and Laindon stations run via Upminster. Weather station data is available from Shoeburyness,[50] which is adjacent to Southend in the eastern part of the urban area. Since then Priory Park and Victory Sports Grounds were donated by the town benefactor R A Jones, who also has the sports ground Jones Corner Recreation Ground named after his wife. From the M25 exit at Junction 29 onto the A127 towards Southend. [35] One version of the legend concerns St Helena, the mother of Constantine the Great. The highest domestic trophy for non-league teams, the FA Trophy, has been won on three occasions by Essex teams: Colchester United (1992), Canvey Island (2001) and by Grays Athletic in 2006. The Alexandra Street branch was the first Waitrose store in 1951 to be made self-service. The New Town incorporated Laindon and Pitsea[11] and was laid out around small neighbourhoods with the first house being completed in June 1951. [77], The Old Waterworks Arts Center operates in North Road, Westcliff in the former Victorian water works building. [36] The presence of St Helena in the country is less certain. You can join this trail between steps 6 and 7 in the centre of Streatley. Basildon shopping mall administrations looking to sell centre for at least 30million (Image: Google/InfraRed) Southend is home to many recreation grounds. This building had replaced the former Carnegie funded free library which is now home to the Southend Central Museum. It currently has two shopping centres the Victoria (built during the 1960s and a replacement for the old Talza Arcade, Victoria Arcade and Broadway Market)[63] and The Royals Shopping Centre (built late 1980s and opened in March 1988 by actor Jason Donovan, replacing the bottom part of High Street, Grove Road, Ritz Cinema and Grand Pier Hotel). A Gannett Company. In all there are some 90 state secondary schools provided by these authorities, the majority of which are comprehensive, although one in Uttlesford, two in Chelmsford, two in Colchester and four in Southend-on-Sea are selective grammar schools. There are two synagogues; one for orthodox Jews, in Westcliff, and a reform synagogue in Chalkwell. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The council was controlled by the Conservative Party after they gained control in the 2000 election. Fly; Danielle Dax; Eddie and the Hot Rods; Eight Rounds Rapid; The Horrors; The Kursaal Flyers; Nothing But Thieves; Procol Harum; Scroobius Pip; These New Puritans and Tonight. [75] Essex Wildlife Trust run a large reserve at Langdon. Junk Club, at one time a centre of Southend's music scene, was predominantly held in the basement at the Royal Hotel during the period of 200106. The areas closest to London are the most densely settled, though the Metropolitan Green Belt has prevented the further sprawl of London into the county. 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As part of Basildon's redevelopment Essex County Council had proposed that the A127 undergo significant development at a cost of 15 million, which was expected to be finished by March 2011. In the mid 7th century, a new Christian king, Sigeberht the Good, requested help from the monks of Lindisfarne in promoting Christianity among his people. The Railway Hotel is a live music pub, which features a variety of acts, and curates the Southend Pier Festival. Georges Perec is my hero (2015) showcased Carons innovative and compelling poetic voice(s). In 2006, travel insurance company InsureandGo relocated its offices from Braintree to Maitland House in Southend-on-Sea. [89] Part of the 1989 black comedy film Killing Dad was set and filmed in Southend. The entrance hall, a listed building, used to house a bowling alley arcade operated by Megabowl and casino, however the bowling alley closed in 2019 and the casino closed in 2020. Originally the "south end" of the village of Prittlewell, Southend was home to a few poor fishermens' huts and farms at the southern extremity of Prittlewell Priory land. "Comprising of a largely white working class community, the town is one of the most statistically average places in England", he said.[98]. Barbara Yorke. Advertisements have included Abbey National, CGU Pensions, National Lottery, the 2015 Vauxhall Corsa adverts featuring Electric Avenue, a seafront arcade[105] the 2018 Guide Dogs for the Blind campaign[106] and for the promo for David Hasselhoff's Dave programme Hoff the Record.[107]. [53] The County Hall, made a listed building in 2007, dates largely from the mid-1930s and is decorated with fine artworks of that period, mostly the gift of the family who owned the textile firm Courtaulds. The two main roads from London to Southend, the A13 and A127, pass to the south and north of the town respectively. A review of the district's housing, with investment in housing estates such as Craylands, Five Links and Felmores which will be re-designed to allow for less trouble and having more streets with roads, rather than a street with just pavement. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. contact IPSO here, 2001-2022. Take a look around to find out why were a much-loved, award-winning hotel chain, and rest easy knowing our range of rates give you both choice and flexibility. Whether you fancy escaping to the countryside to enjoy some peace and quiet or exploring somewhere new on scenic UK city breaks, our great-value Premier Inn hotels are an ideal base for romantic days out on last-minute weekend getaways. Nicola Hutchinson, 69, who also headed down to the opening, said: It was so good. After the 1960s, much of the city centre was developed for commerce and retail, and many original structures were lost to redevelopment. contact the editor here. [112], Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. . we can offer you an {{replacement.name}} The lists do not show all contributions to every state ballot measure, or each independent expenditure committee formed to support or Their powers and duties range, Town and parish councils have the right to become statutory consultees at both district and county level and, although the decision remains with the planning authorities, local councils can influence the decision-making process by making informed comments and recommendations.[59]. [34]. In 2019, the coalition regained control. St Michael's at Pitsea is said to be 13th century, but was rebuilt in 1870[82] and now only its Bell Tower remains on Pitsea Mount. Dry Street is a perfect example of old Basildon, as it is an undeveloped country lane that runs through One Tree Hill and Langdon Hill Country Parks and is home to several listed properties. The room type you selected is unavailable. The ceremonial county of Essex is bounded by Kent, south of the Thames Estuary; Greater London to the south-west; Hertfordshire, broadly west of the River Lea and the Stort; Cambridgeshire to the northwest; Suffolk broadly north of the River Stour; with the North Sea to the east. Southend-on-Sea is home to the Adventure Island theme park and is one of the few still growing British seaside resorts, benefiting from modern and direct rail links from Fenchurch Street railway station and Liverpool Street station (so that housing is in high demand, especially for financial services commuters), which maintains the town's commercial and general economy. Since 2005 the MP for Rochford and Southend East has been James Duddridge (Conservative), who replaced Sir Teddy Taylor. The local representatives are elected in parts in local elections, held every year.[59]. I cant wait to take the kids down there this weekend, they are going to love it. The postal county of Essex was a term in use by the Royal Mail until 1996,[5] intended to facilitate the sorting of mail by assisting the differentiation of similar post towns. Basildon had a great influence on the 1980s music scene with bands Depeche Mode and Yazoo, and later by Alison Moyet in her solo career and Vince Clarke in his role with Erasure. Southend has the highest percentage of residents receiving housing benefit (19%) and the third highest percentage of residents receiving council tax benefit in Essex. Get the latest news, sport and what's on from across Essex, updated constantly, from the Southend Echo. Studies suggest a pattern of typically peaceful co-existence, with the structure of the Romano-British landscape being maintained, and with the Saxon settlers believed to have been in the minority.[37]. There are also numerous smaller libraries across Basildon: Clay Hill Road in Vange,[66] Pitsea Centre in Pitsea,[67] Fryerns Library in Whitmore Way, and Laindon Library on New Century Road Laindon. This was previously owned by Empire Cinemas but was purchased as part of $124m deal to purchase 5 cinemas. Basildon golf course is based in the Kingswood district of the town. The longest surviving independent retail business in Southend was Ravens which operated from 1897 to 2017. [93], Former Astoria/Odeon cinema - High Street, Southend. [14] The Basildon Centre, which incorporates the local council offices, was officially opened by Jack Cunningham on 14 November 1989. Upon revealing his true identity, Fitzwalter gave his land to the priory on condition that a flitch should be awarded to any couple who could claim they were similarly devoted. They decide on the priorities for young people and campaign to make a difference. The first historical reference to Basildon is in records from 1086. The Festival Leisure Park is colloquially known as "Bas Vegas". The Green Belt was initially a narrow band of land, but subsequent expansions meant it was able to limit the further expansion of many of the commuter towns close to the capital. The 2015 general election saw a large vote in Essex for the UK Independence Party (UKIP), with its only MP, Douglas Carswell, retaining the seat of Clacton that he had won in a 2014 by-election, and other strong performances, notably in Thurrock and Castle Point, but in the 2017 general election, UKIP's vote share plummeted by 15.6% while both Conservative and Labour rose by 9%. As of the 2019 general election, all 18 Essex seats are represented by Conservatives, all of them with absolute majorities (over 50% of the vote). There are nationally or regionally important ports and airports and these also rely on the Essex infrastructure, causing an additional load on the local road and rail links. Eastgate Shopping Centre. Parts of the south-west of the county, such as Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell, are contiguous with Greater London neighbourhoods and therefore form part of the Greater London Urban Area. [48], Besides its main line railway connections, Southend is also the home of two smaller railways. This is due to the fact that local resident and Jurassic World Franchise marketer Samuel Phillips utilised the area for both videos and imagery. It was the constituency in which UKIP performed best in 2017, with 20% of the vote, while all other areas had been reduced to low single-figure vote shares. Before the creation of the county councils, county-level administration was limited in nature; lord-lieutenants replaced the sheriffs from the time of Henry VIII and took a primarily military role, responsible for the militia and the Volunteer Force that replaced it. An Essex Police spokesman said: Four people have been detained following an incident in Basildon town centre. What gives? In the late 1980s, due to redevelopment, the whole structure was dismantled and re-built at the Wat Tyler Country Park.[90]. HP10 9TY. A blend of RP and Cockney is widely heard, and known as Estuary English.[65]. This page was last edited on 2 December 2022, at 15:40. [23] Most day-to-day decisions are by an eight-member executive headed by the council leader. Basildon resident Roy Davis joined crowds lining up to give the restaurant a try on the day of the grand opening. Having conquered England, William the Conqueror initially based himself at Barking Abbey, an already ancient nunnery, for several months while a secure base, which eventually became the Tower of London could be established in the city. They can also influence other decision makers and can deliver services to meet local needs. [69] The buildings range from the 7th century Saxon church of St Peter-on-the-Wall, to the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club which was the United Kingdom's entry in the 'International Exhibition of Modern Architecture' held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City in 1932. Basildon was designed with large amounts of green spaces with Gloucester Park dominating the centre of Basildon. By the 14th century, the Dunmow Flitch Trials appear to have achieved a significant reputation outside the local area. According to the 2011 census, it had a population of 295,310,[32] making it the largest urban area solely within the East of England.[33]. Write a review. Ace Coffee and Creams is set to launch in the Eastgate Shopping Centre soon with works ongoing to refurb a unit in the centre. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's #22 of 25 things to do in Basildon. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's There are plans to build a new 10 screen cinema and entertainment facility on the site of the Seaway Car Park. No matter where your next adventure takes you, you can rest easy knowing youll get the same great-value rooms and friendly service at any of our 800+ hotels across the UK. In 2008, a National Lottery funded heritage trail was started to highlight the 1960s architecture.[91]. The Edwardian Palace Theatre is a Grade II listed building dating from 1912. Escape the office and stroll along Southend seafront. Additionally there is PROCAT that is based at Progress Road, while learners can travel to USP College (formerly SEEVIC College) in Thundersley. There are four radial commuter routes into the capital: The A120 is a major route heading west from the ports of Harwich and Felixstowe (Suffolk) and, like the A12, the route was in use during the Roman period and, in part at least, before then. Southernhay. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. [59], Previously, Basildon had an ABC Cinema, which was built in 1971 and was based in North Gunnells. This resulted in Labour regaining second place in Essex, increasing their vote share across the county and cutting some Conservative majorities in areas that had been unaffected by the 1997 general election, namely Rochford and Southend East and Southend West. In 2017, the Conservatives held Thurrock with an increased share of the vote, but a smaller margin of victory. [102][103] Southend Pier was used by ITV show Minder for its end credits in season 8, 9 and 10,[104] and since 2014 has been home to Jamie & Jimmy's Friday Night Feast. The main airport in Essex is Stansted Airport, serving destinations in Europe, North Africa and Asia. Robert Young. They are both owned by Southend Council and run by Southend Theatres Ltd. Essex County Cricket Club became a first-class county in 1894. 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Shopping Malls. [56][57] The parades, which included a daylight and torchlight parades were cut down to just a torchlight parade during the 1990s. There are so many exciting things to do in the UK, so whether its last-minute weekend breaks or fun filled family holidays, weve got it all. Both this road and Nether Mayne form part of the A176, which continues north to Billericay. The cliff gardens, which included Never Never Land and a Victorian bandstand were an attraction until slippage in 2003 made parts of the cliffs unstable. However, County Boroughs of West Ham (18891965), Southend-on-Sea (19141974)[49] and East Ham (19151965) formed part of the county but were county boroughs (not under county council control, in a similar manner to unitary authorities today). A 400-acre park with four waymarked walks, World War Two Nissen Hut remains, historic trees and views of the house. On 28 March 2008, Southend got its own radio station for the first time which is also shared with Chelmsford Radio (formerly known as Dream 107.7 FM and Chelmer FM before that), Southend Radio started broadcasting on 105.1FM from purpose-built studios adjacent to the Adventure Island theme park. The next election will be in 2021. After the arrival of the Normans, the Forest of Essex was established as a Royal forest, however, it is important to note that at that time, the term[39] was a legal term. [83], Clifftown Theatre - part of East 15's Southend campus, Southend has one cinema the Odeon Multiplex at Victoria Circus which has eight screens. The Latin motto, 'Per Mare Per Ecclesiam', emblazoned on the municipal coat of arms, translates as 'By [the] Sea, By [the] Church', reflecting Southend's position between the church at Prittlewell and the sea as in the Thames estuary. On Saint Martins Square at the heart of Basildon, were just 6 minutes walk from Basildon Station, with plenty of parking next door. {{hotelDistancesObj}} miles from your search location. The county of Essex was formed from the core area, east of the River Lea,[38] of the former Kingdom of the East Saxons in the 9th or 10th centuries and divided into groupings called Hundreds. Get the latest updates on Reading and Berkshire from Berkshire Live with local news, live blogs and more. Areas of criticism were the use of consultants and the spending of 3.5 million on taxis during the 200607 financial year. The user, who goes by the name of London2066 and says they live in Brentwood, says that the population of London would increase to 20.2m by 2061 and cover an area double the size of Tokyo. In 1914 the enlarged Southend gained the status of county borough, exempt from county council control and a single-tier of local government. Im sure our shoppers will enjoy its selection of savouries, drinks and desserts. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Maintenance has been called and we expect this issue to be fixed today. Share As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. London Southend Airport, once one of Britain's busiest airports, opened a new runway extension, terminal building and railway station in March 2012. The county council was formed in 1889, governing the administrative county of Essex. 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[47] There are also smaller leisure centres, named The Place and Eversley Centre, located in Pitsea which opened during the 1980s. George Thorpe, "Treble Clef's 54-year secret solved at last", The Echo, 5 January 2011. The main higher education provider in Southend is the University of Essex which has a campus in Elmer Approach on the site of the former Odeon cinema. I think it will do well, especially when the cinema opens.. The theatre was converted from the old ABC Cinema, which had been the Empire Theatre built in 1896. The East 15 Acting School, a drama school has its second campus in Southend, while the Southend Adult Community College is in Ambleside Drive. Its newest retailer is specialist sports and fashion store JD, which opened in August. Basildon is also home to Wat Tyler Country Park which opened in 1984; Marks Hill Nature Reserve (opened 1981);[74] Vange Hill; One Tree Hill Country Park; Langdon Hill Country Parks and the RSPB Nature Reserve at Bowers Marshes. All these councillors are elected by their schools. Fryerns - an area of Basildon which is located along Whitmore Way. Together, these influences both stimulate and constrain the Essex economy. Both this road and South Mayne form part of the A132, which continues north to Wickford. Leigh Broadway and Leigh Road in Leigh-on-Sea, Hamlet Court Road in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southchurch Road and London Road are where many of Southend's independent business now reside. [71][72][73], The city of Southend has shopping in other areas. Nearby smaller towns include Billericay to the north-west, Wickford to the north-east and South Benfleet to the south-east. UKIP, Labour and the Liberal Democrats each won nine seats. After that point population growth caused the proportion of woodland to fall steadily until the arrival of the Black Death, in 1348, killed between a third and a half of England's population, leading to a long term stabilisation of the extent of woodland. These include: The Beecroft Art Gallery, Southchurch Hall, Prittlewell Priory, Southend Pier Museum and the Central Museum on Victoria Avenue. 30+ days ago. The most marginal constituency in the county is Colchester; however the Conservative Party still command a majority of over 9,400 votes. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. ', ' : ''}}. Eastgate Shopping Centre. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The project was completed and was divided into three sections: There are several secondary schools in the Basildon district: New Campus Basildon formerly part of SEEVIC and was based in Church Walk. Further shopping facilities in the town can be found at Westgate Shopping Park, while there is a pavement market selling fresh fruit and vegetables as well as household goods, which in 2018 moved to a new location in St. Martins Square. A common claim of the origin of the Dunmow Flitch dates back to 1104 and the Augustinian priory of Little Dunmow, founded by Lady Juga Baynard. Both are important commuter trunk roads, allowing easy access to the M25 and the rest of the motorway network. Anglia Ruskin University has a campus in Chelmsford. Switch to a Google Earth view for the detailed virtual globe and 3D buildings in many major cities worldwide. Firms located in Southend include Olympus Keymed, Hi-Tec Sports and MK Electric. Essex is also home to the Dunmow Flitch Trials, a traditional ceremony that takes place every four years and consists of a test of a married couple's devotion to one another. Electricity connections to the national grid rendered the 5.75 megawatt (MW) power station redundant. Caron was a one off talent with an incredible level of humanity and comedy, sorely missed Church Garden: the area in front of St. Martin's Church in Basildon Town Centre is landscaped, Brooke House, showing its v-shaped pylons, St. Martin's Church in Basildon town centre is a modern structure. 01268 884000. Get sporty - play a round at Hanover golf club or go for gold at Basildon Sporting Village. [3] The Green Party gained two seats on the council, despite its overall share of the vote falling. [43], Southend-on-Sea County Borough Corporation had provided the borough with electricity since the early twentieth century from Southend power station. This Friday, were taking a look at Microsoft and Sonys increasingly bitter feud over Call of Duty and whether U.K. regulators are leaning toward torpedoing the Activision Blizzard deal. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Epping Forest also prevents the further spread of the Greater London Urban Area. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please An annual seafront airshow, started in 1986 when it featured a flypast by Concorde whilst on a passenger charter flight, used to take place each May and became one of Europe's largest free airshows. [74] Hamlet Court Road was home to one of Southend's longest-standing business, Havens, which opened in 1901. WebASDA Basildon Eastgate Cafe. Outside of the town centre there are retail parks at Pipps Hill and Mayflower on the A127, while there are smaller shopping centres in Laindon and Pitsea, which is home to a famous market that opened in the 1920s. The station was formed by several local companies including Keddies, Garons & TOTS nightclub with David Keddie, owner of the Keddies department store in Southend becoming its chairman. Basildon has its own community radio station, which is aimed towards the residents of Basildon, East Thurrock and its surrounding areas called Gateway 97.8[92] which broadcasts from the Eastgate Shopping Centre. [114] The site became a car park. Eastgate centre manager Ian Clark said: We are looking forward to welcoming ACE Coffee and Creams to Eastgate. Basildon Central Library is now based in the Basildon Centre[65] (since 1989), but had previously been in prefabs next to the temporary council offices on Fodderwick. Dance on My Grave, a book by Aidan Chambers, is set in Southend. [101][102] It has a 1960s Brutalist design, elevated on 8 massive V-shaped concrete pylons. The emblem was attributed to Anglo-Saxon Essex in Early Modern historiography. [19] However, in 1998 it again became the single tier of local government when it became a unitary authority. Will Gareth Southgate be sacked after England's World Cup defeat? The urban area of Southend spills outside of the borough boundaries into the neighbouring Castle Point and Rochford districts, including the towns of Hadleigh, Benfleet, Rayleigh and Rochford, as well as the villages of Hockley and Hullbridge. Dublin Port Tunnel is situated within the port complex & provides quick access to the M50 & M1 motorways, the main routes to the North and South of the country. On 1 March 2022, the letters patent were presented to Southend Borough Council by Charles, Prince of Wales.[5][6]. Southend-on-Sea originally consisted of a few poor fishermen's huts and farms at the southern end of the village of Prittlewell. The club has a strong junior programme and trains at The Boswells School in Chelmsford. Southend Borough Council was criticised as one of the worst financially managed local authorities in England by the Audit Commission report for 200607 one of three to gain only one of four stars, the others being Liverpool and the Isles of Scilly. The building was chosen to have a residential function, as opposed to commercial office space, to retain life in the town centre after the shops had closed. [10], In the 1940s, Billericay Urban District Council and Essex County Council, concerned by lack of amenities in the area and by its development, petitioned the Government to create a New Town. The Basildon Centre. [8] In historical documents, this name had various forms over the centuries, including Berdlesdon, Batlesdon and Belesduna. Eastgate Shopping Centre Car Park +44 1268 533 631. SS14 1DL. Beaches include Three Shells and Jubilee Beach. The ceremonial county is home to two professional sides, Southend United and Colchester United with Metropolitan Essex home to three more - West Ham United, Leyton Orient and Dagenham & Redbridge. Over a period of several decades, national government brought in legislation to reverse the situation, but it was only partially successful and led to simmering resentment. These freight movements conflict with the needs of commuter passenger services, limiting their frequency and reliability.[21]. Basildon councillor Kerry Smith has welcomed the new business, adding it reflected a long-term town centre shift away from over reliance on retail. [14][17], The former constituency of Basildon was considered a barometer of public opinion in general elections. [50] The Festival Leisure Park, includes 15 restaurants, a bowling and arcade centre, a family and entertainment centre with play frame and dodgem car track, two hotels, a bar, a sixteen screen Cineworld cinema, two health clubs and a nightclub called Unit 7. The 100 is the last Bus that goes to Eastgate Shopping Centre in Basildon. Southend was formerly home to the Essex Eels rugby league team. Basildon Development Corporation had installed a Cable Television service into many of its home, called Rediffusion, but this service stopped during the 1990s. Two A-roads connect Southend with London and the rest of the country: the A127 (Southend Arterial Road), via Basildon and Romford, and the A13, via Tilbury and London Docklands. Southend has appeared in several television shows and advertisements. [109] It was officially unveiled by Michael Bentine. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. [3] The Liberal Democrats remain as the official Opposition, despite winning fewer votes. West Mayne runs from the centre of Laindon to the A127 at. Brentwood is a town in the Borough of Brentwood, in the county of Essex in the East of England. Southend is represented by two Members of Parliament (MPs) at Westminster. Parts of eastern Essex suffer from high levels of deprivation; one of the most highly deprived wards is in the seaside town of Clacton.[timeframe? The kingdom re-converted after St Cedd, a monk from Lindisfarne and now the patron saint of Essex, converted Sigeberht II the Good around 653. [106][107] The whole ensemble was designed to create a formal setting for Brooke House, and had a similar Brutalist design, though softened by other architectural features. Editors' Code of Practice. This was the largest building of its kind in Roman Britain.[28][29]. A NEW desert parlour has opened in Basildons Eastgate Shopping Centre to the delight of shoppers and foodies. Essex Police covers the administrative county and the two unitary authorities. The eight-lane, floodlit, synthetic athletics track at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre is home to Southend-on-Sea Athletic Club. Old roads that once connected the villages have been incorporated into the new town: Clay Hill Road, Timberlog Lane, Rectory Road, Pound Lane, Church Road and Dry Street. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Southend is the seventh most densely populated area in the United Kingdom outside of the London Boroughs, with 38.8 people per hectare compared to a national average of 3.77. [15], Since March 2010 Basildon has a miniature famous white Hollywood sign, reading "Basildon": at five feet tall, the new sign is one-ninth of the height of the Hollywood original. It is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point. 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