Community Builder’s Newsletter October 2026
Published on: October 7, 2026
The latest Community Builders Newsletter is here!
Looking for things to do, ways to get involved or opportunities to connect with your community this October?
This month’s edition is packed with what’s happening across Southend, including local events and activities, community and support groups, important awareness dates, useful local news and plenty of dates for your diary.
From fireworks, classic cars and Halloween celebrations to community meetings, wellbeing groups and the latest updates from around the city, there’s plenty to discover.
Grab a cuppa and have a read to see what’s happening in your community this month.
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Community News
Community Builder Good News Story: New Bus Route
Working together to improve volunteering for under 18s
Share your experience of Patient Transport
Research into young people’s loneliness and social isolation (£20 voucher)
Community Information
Get in the Know: Servicing Gas Appliance – Cadent Gas
Have your say on the Southend-on-Sea Environmental Stewardship Strategy
Free NHS Health Checks – Everyone Health
Restart a Heart
