The April 2026 Shoebury Matters update highlights local wildlife sightings, including the Green Hairstreak butterfly at Gunners Park, plus nesting-season reminders from Essex Wildlife Trust. It also promotes upcoming community events such as Victory Day celebrations, the Shoeburyness Residents’ Association AGM, SEND drop-ins, youth outdoor activities, chronic illness support, fire safety advice, water pipe upgrades, river cruises, RNLI open day, shipwreck walk, and a family Wildlife Weekend at Prittlewell Priory. Click here to read the full edition.

Shoebury Residents’ Association AGM
Shoeburyness Residents’ Association will be holding their annual general meeting on Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 7pm. They will hear a presentation from Bronwen Paxton, Bird Aware Essex Coastal Ranger. They are a local charity that tries to raise awareness of the birds that feed and breed on the Essex coast, so that people can enjoy the coast and its wildlife without disturbing the birds. Everyone is welcome, and they hope to have the Ward Councillors attend to answer any questions you may have.

Venue: The Salvation Army, Shoeburyness, Church and Community Centre, Frobisher Way, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 8UT