VISITORS to Southend seafront are being urged to be respectful over the Bank Holiday weekend. Operation Heatwave has been in place since the end of March to ensure the borough is ready for the summer season, and help visitors plan their visit, dispose of litter responsibly, find available parking spaces and stay safe. The council has a new frontline security base in Old Leigh to enhance police visibility in the area, with the community safety team supported by two ambulances from today until Monday. There will also be larger bins in place across the borough with more litter picking and bin emptying taking place in the borough s green spaces.
VISITORS to Southend seafront are being urged to be respectful over the Bank Holiday weekend. Operation Heatwave has been in place since the end of March to ensure the borough is ready for the summer season, and help visitors plan their visit, dispose of litter responsibly, find available parking spaces and stay safe. The council has a new frontline security base in Old Leigh to enhance police visibility in the area, with the community safety team supported by two ambulances from today until Monday. There will also be larger bins in place across the borough with more litter picking and bin emptying taking place in the borough s green spaces.
Steve Moore, interim executive director for neighbourhoods and environment, has urged visitors to act responsibly while heading to Southend over the bank holiday. He said: “We really want people to come to Southend and enjoy themselves, enjoy the bank holiday weekend and enjoy the new freedoms the relaxing of lockdown restrictions brings. “However, we would also ask that those visiting the town are respectful of the area and the residents who live here. Please dispose of litter properly or take it home with you. Please park considerately of others. Please drink safely and responsibly, and if you are leaving late at night, please be mindful of noise in residential areas.
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