LOCAL INFORMATION

Southend-on-Sea is in the county of Essex, in South-East England, on the north bank of the Thames estuary.

The town is primarily a seaside resort, but is the home of companies such as FDR (the credit card processing company), Amstrad, Maplin Electronics, and a host of electrical equipment, pharmaceutical and light engineering firms.

The most notable landmark is that of the 1.3 mile (2km) long pier which extends out into the Estuary - it's the longest pleasure pier in the world. Southend is also famous for the Golden Mile of amusement arcades and attractions, including the Kursaal bowling alley and bar, and Peter Pan's Adventure Island.

Useful Links

Southend-on-Sea Council

http://www.southend.gov.uk

Castle Point Council

http://www.castlepoint.gov.uk

Council tax band enquiries

http://www.voa.gov.uk

Rail Travel Southend-London
The rail link starts at Shoeburyness and travels through the towns of Southend, Westcliff, Leigh, Chalkwell, Benefleet, Basildon, Upminster and Barking and into London Fenchurch Street on the main line. Lakeside shopping centre is also a short easy rail journey.
http://www.c2c-online.co.uk

Essex University Southend
Essex University & South East Essex College
http://www.southend.ac.uk

Southend Airport
(Due to expand with the opening of a new terminal)
http://www.southendairport.co.uk

Stansted Airport
Main international airport
http://www.stanstedairport.com

Up my street
To find more out about the area
http://www.upmystreet.com