Information and advice from Southend City Council on flooding and drainage responsibilities, local strategies and plans, and how to report flooding in your area.
Useful advice from CCW, the UK's independent voice for water consumers, on everything from complaints, support with bills and advice on reducing water bills.
Information and advice from our local water supplier, Essex and Suffolk Water, on how to save water. There is also a tool to see how much water you use, and links to get some water saving freebies!
The latest information from Essex and Suffolk Water on the roll-out of smart water meters in our area. Smart water meters are like those for gas and electricity, measuring and feeding back usage in real time to generate more accurate bills and help identify potential leaks.
Information on current trials of dynamic water pricing in the UK. Please note that none operate or are planned in our area and these are currently trials to inform potential future policy and pricing decisions.
Independent information on what sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are, their benefits and case studies form across the UK, including some in the Essex area.
Independent information from The Flood Hub on what nature-based solutions (NBS) are, their benefits and the work currently going on across the UK, including a wide range of case studies.
