We are committed to maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for both residents and visitors in Southend-on-Sea. Our dedicated efforts ensure that the streets, beaches, and public spaces remain tidy, creating a pleasant experience for everyone.

 

Southend-on-Sea’s streets and beaches are cleaned according to set schedules, which include emptying litter and dog bins, removing litter, dirt, dust, and leaves from roads and paths, clearing fly-tipping, and keeping areas free of weeds. Additionally, we manage graffiti and flyposting removal to maintain the city’s appearance.

By working together, we can keep Southend-on-Sea clean, safe, and enjoyable for all.

High Street and Business Improvement District (BID) area

The High Street and BID Area benefit from a year-round cleansing service, with a continuous presence of beat sweepers ensuring cleanliness. We use dedicated electric vehicle (EV) carts and compact mechanical sweepers, along with regular pressure washing to maintain hygiene standards. We also collaborate closely with BID representatives to uphold best practices.

The Golden Mile

To keep the Golden Mile in top condition, beat sweepers are permanently stationed along the promenade. This includes litter-picking, bin emptying, street furniture sweeping, and general cleaning. During the summer months, we conduct a weekly wet cleanse to enhance cleanliness and ensure a pristine environment for visitors.

Beaches and foreshore

We take pride in maintaining Southend-on-Sea’s beaches to the highest standards. Our team cleans all designated sand, shingle, and gravel beaches, ensuring a pleasant coastal experience. Additionally, mud and silt area clean-ups are conducted as needed, upon request from the Authorised Officer.

Weed control

We are dedicated to keeping all Authority Areas free from weeds. Our cleansing process adheres to a Grade A standard, ensuring that all areas are well-maintained and never fall below a Grade B standard.