Summer 2009
Welcome @NAME@, to the Renaissance Southend e-zine.
Welcome to the second electronic newsletter from Renaissance Southend. It is designed to keep readers up to date with the latest developments in the town and the opportunities they offer to all those involved and interested in the regeneration of Southend.
Your views and comments are always welcome and should be sent directly to Sheila Crosbie at Renaissance Southend. E-mail: sheilacrosbie@renaissancesouthend.co.uk
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Government shows its support for Southend regeneration
More than £6 million was invested in Southend-on-Sea in the last financial year to promote regeneration, new jobs and expansion across the town, according to the Thames Gateway Annual Report for 2008/09.
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Breathtaking transformation planned for Warrior Square Gardens
Warrior Square Gardens, one of the few green spaces within central Southend, is set for a massive transformation as part of a £1.8 million landscaping project designed to turn the area into a stunning and welcoming outdoor amenity the whole community can enjoy.
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Graffiti-Grans, Paint-Police And 100 Kids Give Festival Art Wall Street-Cred!
Southend Festival’s first art wall community project has attracted not only contributions from almost one hundred children of all ages, but also a surprisingly diverse mix of local people from a councilor and two community police officers to a 62 year old grandmother! Read more > |
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First signs of regeneration appear in Southend
Signs outlining the start of vital new regeneration schemes are now appearing at key locations around Southend-on-Sea town centre. The signs or site boards, are intended to let local residents and visitors know that work has started or is about to begin on a wide range of projects designed to help transform the town over the next 12 years. Read more > |
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Setting the standard for street art in Southend
An exhibition of street art, inspired by the proposed City Beach development planned for Southend seafront, was unveiled on June 2nd at the Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff - and for students at Chase High School, what began as an exam exercise could now inspire them to pursue a glittering career in the arts. Read more > |
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Appointments
New Renaissance Southend Vice Chairman looks to fulfil bold vision
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Renaissance Southend Ltd has appointed Murray Foster as its new Vice Chairman. With over 20 years’ involvement within the town, he recognises its immense potential – and aims to unlock it.
A member of the Board for 12 months, Murray has been hugely supportive of Southend through his involvement in a wide range of unpaid voluntary roles.
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