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      <title>Local Authorities in Southeast England Meet to Discuss Energy Plans</title>
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      <description>Did you visit the Climate Change team at Southend's first-ever Business Show? We spoke with local businesses about sustainability and what support they need to go green.</description>
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      <title>Visit a Heat Pump Near You</title>
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      <description>Learn from local homeowners through Nesta’s Visit a Heat Pump scheme, where you can hear real experiences and even visit a heat pump in action.</description>
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      <description>Work has begun- residents and visitors can now benefit from improved electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities following the launch of new charging points at Alexandra Street Car Park.</description>
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      <description>Power your everyday appliances with energy from the sun and help lower your electricity bills.</description>
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      <description>This month, several water companies have introduced Temporary Use Bans, more commonly known as hosepipe bans, across parts of the UK following prolonged hot, dry weather and low levels of rainfall.</description>
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      <description>With wildfire risk at very high levels across the UK, the recent Conwy fire highlights the importance of taking simple actions to prevent fires and protect communities.</description>
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      <title>Community Energy Funding Opportunities Coming Soon?</title>
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      <description>Great British Energy is expected to launch funding opportunities this Summer- start preparing now!</description>
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      <title>Southend-on-Sea City Council attend Reset Connect Conference 2026</title>
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      <description>Attendance at Reset Connect London provided the opportunity to explore new partnerships, discover innovative products and materials, and identify potential projects.</description>
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      <title>Make a Pledge for Clean Air Day 2026</title>
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      <description>Get involved this Clean Air Day- June 18th</description>
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      <description>Southend-on-Sea City Council staff marked Earth Day by taking part in clean-up events, eco activities and green careers initiatives across Essex.</description>
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      <description>Get involved this Earth Day and join your community at events across the city.</description>
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      <description>Southend-on-Sea City Council staff visit Beth Chatto’s Plants and Gardens, Colchester, to explore innovative and adaptive planting options</description>
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      <description>Southend-on-Sea City Council attends Essex Community Energy Conference alongside other local authorities and community groups to explore future community energy solutions</description>
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      <description>Count your plastic for one week- from 9th to 15th March.</description>
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