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Loci is a new community app that connects you with what’s happening in Southend-on-Sea. It helps you stay informed about local news, services and events, while also making it easier to share information, get involved and support your community.
You can use Loci to:
• Discover local updates, activities, and opportunities in one trusted place
• Easily find services and contact Southend-on-Sea City Council, or local groups when you need support
• Share useful information with neighbours and stay connected to your area
Loci brings your Southend-on-Sea local community online in a way that’s positive, inclusive, and privacy-friendly.
Through Loci, you can reach official guidance on financial help such as the Essential Living Fund Essex, Thurrock Essential Living Fund, and local cost of living payment schemes. You can also find the Essential Living Fund Essex application form and learn how to apply for Essential Living Fund support online via links to the Southend-on-Sea City Council website (www.southend.gov.uk) and other trusted Essex resources, including Essex Essential Living Fund apply online information.
Loci helps you find up-to-date details about Southend Council housing and Southend-on-Sea Council housing services, including rent payments and direct earnings attachment support. You’ll be directed to the correct sections on the Southend-on-Sea City Council website (www.southend.gov.uk) for housing advice, applications, and support if you’re at risk of homelessness.
Loci connects you to the official Southend Council Council Tax pages where you can find tools like the Council Tax calculator, view Band B Council Tax rates, and learn how council tax is calculated for your home. Whether you’re checking Southend Borough Council Council Tax details or want to know how much a month is council tax, Loci links you straight to the reliable information on the Southend-on-Sea City Council website (www.southend.gov.uk).
With Loci, you can quickly find your Southend bin collection schedule, Southend refuse collection details, and Southend rubbish tip opening times. You can also locate your nearest Stock Road Tip, Leigh-on-Sea Tip, or report fly tipping through links to the Southend Council refuse collection and recycling pages on the Southend-on-Sea City Council website (www.southend.gov.uk).
Loci helps residents find planning and building control information, including how to use the Southend-on-Sea planning portal, apply for Southend Council planning, or check Southend-on-Sea Council planning applications. You can easily reach the Southend planning permission section of the Southend-on-Sea City Council website (www.southend.gov.uk) directly through Loci for the most accurate and official updates.
Please note: availability of specific features and services within the Loci app depends on your local council. Loci connects to official council systems, so only services that your council provides and chooses to make accessible through Loci will be available in your area


