Cllr Matt Dent
@cllrdent.bsky.social
Labour & Co-op councillor for Kursaal ward, Southend City Council. Cabinet member for Business, Culture, Music & Tourism.
cllrdent@southend.gov.uk/01702 212372
cllrdent@southend.gov.uk/01702 212372
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Cllr Matt Dent
@cllrdent.bsky.social
· May 11
The #KursaalWard councillors hold two community advice surgeries each month.
❖The second Saturday of each month at Belle Vue Baptist Church, 10.00-12.00.
❖The third Thursday of each month at Southend Adult Community College, 16.30-18.30.
No appointments are required.
❖The second Saturday of each month at Belle Vue Baptist Church, 10.00-12.00.
❖The third Thursday of each month at Southend Adult Community College, 16.30-18.30.
No appointments are required.
🏡PLANNING DECISIONS LAST WEEK🏡
Each week I post details of any planning decisions made by Southend Council in the past week, within #KursaalWard. Last week there was one. Some decisions are made by officers on delegated powers, and others by the Planning Committee.
Each week I post details of any planning decisions made by Southend Council in the past week, within #KursaalWard. Last week there was one. Some decisions are made by officers on delegated powers, and others by the Planning Committee.
November 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🏡PLANNING DECISIONS LAST WEEK🏡
Each week I post details of any planning decisions made by Southend Council in the past week, within #KursaalWard. Last week there was one. Some decisions are made by officers on delegated powers, and others by the Planning Committee.
Each week I post details of any planning decisions made by Southend Council in the past week, within #KursaalWard. Last week there was one. Some decisions are made by officers on delegated powers, and others by the Planning Committee.
The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Essex is inviting residents from across the Southend district to attend a public meeting to learn more about crime and community safety in their area.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday 19 November 2025, from 19.00 to 20.00 at Southend Civic Centre.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday 19 November 2025, from 19.00 to 20.00 at Southend Civic Centre.
November 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Essex is inviting residents from across the Southend district to attend a public meeting to learn more about crime and community safety in their area.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday 19 November 2025, from 19.00 to 20.00 at Southend Civic Centre.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday 19 November 2025, from 19.00 to 20.00 at Southend Civic Centre.
🗣PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING THIS EVENING🗣
This evening at 17.00 the Planning Committee of Southend-on-Sea City Council will be meeting to decide the applications on the agenda.
This evening at 17.00 the Planning Committee of Southend-on-Sea City Council will be meeting to decide the applications on the agenda.
November 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🗣PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING THIS EVENING🗣
This evening at 17.00 the Planning Committee of Southend-on-Sea City Council will be meeting to decide the applications on the agenda.
This evening at 17.00 the Planning Committee of Southend-on-Sea City Council will be meeting to decide the applications on the agenda.
This Labour government is rolling out veteran support centres, to transform government support for our heroes, and which will benefit 2,623 veterans across Southend East & Rochford.
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
This Labour government is rolling out veteran support centres, to transform government support for our heroes, and which will benefit 2,623 veterans across Southend East & Rochford.
It was an honour to join the Mayor of Southend this morning, alongside fellow councillors, council officers, and members of the public, to observe the Armistice Day two-minute silence.
On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we will remember them.
#LestWeForget
On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we will remember them.
#LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
It was an honour to join the Mayor of Southend this morning, alongside fellow councillors, council officers, and members of the public, to observe the Armistice Day two-minute silence.
On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we will remember them.
#LestWeForget
On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we will remember them.
#LestWeForget
This week, the items @southendfoodbank.bsky.social most urgently need are:
🥔Instant mash
🥔Instant mash
🌶️Vegetable chili
🍛Vegetable curry
🥔Instant mash
🛍And strong re-useable carrier bags
For info about donating food, drop-off points, opening hours, etc: southend.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/do...
🥔Instant mash
🥔Instant mash
🌶️Vegetable chili
🍛Vegetable curry
🥔Instant mash
🛍And strong re-useable carrier bags
For info about donating food, drop-off points, opening hours, etc: southend.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/do...
November 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
This week, the items @southendfoodbank.bsky.social most urgently need are:
🥔Instant mash
🥔Instant mash
🌶️Vegetable chili
🍛Vegetable curry
🥔Instant mash
🛍And strong re-useable carrier bags
For info about donating food, drop-off points, opening hours, etc: southend.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/do...
🥔Instant mash
🥔Instant mash
🌶️Vegetable chili
🍛Vegetable curry
🥔Instant mash
🛍And strong re-useable carrier bags
For info about donating food, drop-off points, opening hours, etc: southend.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/do...
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#LestWeForget
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#LestWeForget
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#LestWeForget
On Tuesday 11 November, the Mayor of Southend, Cllr Nigel Folkard, will lead the city in observing the national two-minute silence for Armistice Day at Victoria Plaza (adjacent to the Odeon cinema).
All are invited to join and participate.
All are invited to join and participate.
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
On Tuesday 11 November, the Mayor of Southend, Cllr Nigel Folkard, will lead the city in observing the national two-minute silence for Armistice Day at Victoria Plaza (adjacent to the Odeon cinema).
All are invited to join and participate.
All are invited to join and participate.
The Southend Council SEND team will be holding a SEND surgery between 09.00 and 11.00 on Monday 17 November, at Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School.
These surgeries provide families with an informal opportunity to drop in, ask questions and receive help about a range of areas.
These surgeries provide families with an informal opportunity to drop in, ask questions and receive help about a range of areas.
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Southend Council SEND team will be holding a SEND surgery between 09.00 and 11.00 on Monday 17 November, at Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School.
These surgeries provide families with an informal opportunity to drop in, ask questions and receive help about a range of areas.
These surgeries provide families with an informal opportunity to drop in, ask questions and receive help about a range of areas.
For anyone wanting to watch along from home, this meeting will be starting in approximately 10 minutes.
🗣SOUTHEND COUNCIL CABINET MEETING THIS EVENING🗣
This evening at 18.00 the Cabinet of Southend-on-Sea City Council will be meeting to discuss the matters on the agenda.
This evening at 18.00 the Cabinet of Southend-on-Sea City Council will be meeting to discuss the matters on the agenda.
November 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
For anyone wanting to watch along from home, this meeting will be starting in approximately 10 minutes.
🚧HIGHWAY WORKS IN KURSAAL WARD THIS WEEK🚧
The following highway works are scheduled for this week either in #KursaalWard, or close enough to Kursaal ward to potentially affect residents.
The following highway works are scheduled for this week either in #KursaalWard, or close enough to Kursaal ward to potentially affect residents.
November 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🚧HIGHWAY WORKS IN KURSAAL WARD THIS WEEK🚧
The following highway works are scheduled for this week either in #KursaalWard, or close enough to Kursaal ward to potentially affect residents.
The following highway works are scheduled for this week either in #KursaalWard, or close enough to Kursaal ward to potentially affect residents.
🗣📅SOUTHEND COUNCIL MEETINGS THIS WEEK📅🗣
This week there are two meetings taking place at Southend-on-Sea City Council.
This week there are two meetings taking place at Southend-on-Sea City Council.
November 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🗣📅SOUTHEND COUNCIL MEETINGS THIS WEEK📅🗣
This week there are two meetings taking place at Southend-on-Sea City Council.
This week there are two meetings taking place at Southend-on-Sea City Council.
🗣SOUTHEND COUNCIL CABINET MEETING THIS EVENING🗣
This evening at 18.00 the Cabinet of Southend-on-Sea City Council will be meeting to discuss the matters on the agenda.
This evening at 18.00 the Cabinet of Southend-on-Sea City Council will be meeting to discuss the matters on the agenda.
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🗣SOUTHEND COUNCIL CABINET MEETING THIS EVENING🗣
This evening at 18.00 the Cabinet of Southend-on-Sea City Council will be meeting to discuss the matters on the agenda.
This evening at 18.00 the Cabinet of Southend-on-Sea City Council will be meeting to discuss the matters on the agenda.
November 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I can't explain this in any way which makes sense, but watching Guillermo del Toro's #Frankenstein, it feels like the monster *should* be played by Nicholas Hoult.
I know he isn't. But he feels very Nicholas Hoult-y.
I know he isn't. But he feels very Nicholas Hoult-y.
November 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I can't explain this in any way which makes sense, but watching Guillermo del Toro's #Frankenstein, it feels like the monster *should* be played by Nicholas Hoult.
I know he isn't. But he feels very Nicholas Hoult-y.
I know he isn't. But he feels very Nicholas Hoult-y.
It's fantastic to see Southend Pier & Railway so busy with people visiting Poppies on the Pier! I've never seen the Pier so busy!
November 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
It's fantastic to see Southend Pier & Railway so busy with people visiting Poppies on the Pier! I've never seen the Pier so busy!
💡🚫FAULTY STREETLIGHT REPORTED FOR REPAIR🚫💡
On the way home from Southend East station this week, I noted a broken streetlight on Ambleside Drive. Keeping our streetlights maintained and our streets lit is a key part of keeping #KursaalWard safe, so I've reported it to Southend Council for repair.
On the way home from Southend East station this week, I noted a broken streetlight on Ambleside Drive. Keeping our streetlights maintained and our streets lit is a key part of keeping #KursaalWard safe, so I've reported it to Southend Council for repair.
November 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM
💡🚫FAULTY STREETLIGHT REPORTED FOR REPAIR🚫💡
On the way home from Southend East station this week, I noted a broken streetlight on Ambleside Drive. Keeping our streetlights maintained and our streets lit is a key part of keeping #KursaalWard safe, so I've reported it to Southend Council for repair.
On the way home from Southend East station this week, I noted a broken streetlight on Ambleside Drive. Keeping our streetlights maintained and our streets lit is a key part of keeping #KursaalWard safe, so I've reported it to Southend Council for repair.
Week six of Backside to Trackside, and who better to explain what it's all about than its founder, Andy!
November 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Week six of Backside to Trackside, and who better to explain what it's all about than its founder, Andy!
🏡PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THIS WEEK🏡
Each week I post details of any planning applications received by the Council in the past week, within #KursaalWard. This week there were four.
Each week I post details of any planning applications received by the Council in the past week, within #KursaalWard. This week there were four.
November 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🏡PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THIS WEEK🏡
Each week I post details of any planning applications received by the Council in the past week, within #KursaalWard. This week there were four.
Each week I post details of any planning applications received by the Council in the past week, within #KursaalWard. This week there were four.
Veterans can visit Southend Pier, and the Poppies on the Pier installation, for free on Remembrance Sunday, 9 November.
Until 16 November, Southend Pier has been transformed into the UK's largest Remembrance art installation.
Until 16 November, Southend Pier has been transformed into the UK's largest Remembrance art installation.
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Veterans can visit Southend Pier, and the Poppies on the Pier installation, for free on Remembrance Sunday, 9 November.
Until 16 November, Southend Pier has been transformed into the UK's largest Remembrance art installation.
Until 16 November, Southend Pier has been transformed into the UK's largest Remembrance art installation.
A reminder that the #KursaalWard councillors will be holding a community advice surgery, 10.00 to 12.00 tomorrow at Belle Vue Church.
Any #KursaalWard resident is welcome to come and speak to us about any local concern or personal issue. No appointment required.
Any #KursaalWard resident is welcome to come and speak to us about any local concern or personal issue. No appointment required.
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A reminder that the #KursaalWard councillors will be holding a community advice surgery, 10.00 to 12.00 tomorrow at Belle Vue Church.
Any #KursaalWard resident is welcome to come and speak to us about any local concern or personal issue. No appointment required.
Any #KursaalWard resident is welcome to come and speak to us about any local concern or personal issue. No appointment required.
Tomorrow sees the return of free fireworks to Southend seafront, courtesy of The Seaside Partnership and their partners.
The display starts at 19.30, and lasts approx 10 mins - plenty of time to enjoy the spectacular night sky. Start practicing your oooohhhs and ahhhhhs now!
The display starts at 19.30, and lasts approx 10 mins - plenty of time to enjoy the spectacular night sky. Start practicing your oooohhhs and ahhhhhs now!
November 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Tomorrow sees the return of free fireworks to Southend seafront, courtesy of The Seaside Partnership and their partners.
The display starts at 19.30, and lasts approx 10 mins - plenty of time to enjoy the spectacular night sky. Start practicing your oooohhhs and ahhhhhs now!
The display starts at 19.30, and lasts approx 10 mins - plenty of time to enjoy the spectacular night sky. Start practicing your oooohhhs and ahhhhhs now!
This Remembrance weekend, a number of local public transport companies are offering free travel to armed forces service personnel and veterans to enable them to attend Remembrance services.
Presentation of an Armed Forces or Veteran identification card may be required.
Presentation of an Armed Forces or Veteran identification card may be required.
November 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
This Remembrance weekend, a number of local public transport companies are offering free travel to armed forces service personnel and veterans to enable them to attend Remembrance services.
Presentation of an Armed Forces or Veteran identification card may be required.
Presentation of an Armed Forces or Veteran identification card may be required.
The Mayor of Southend will lead Southend in marking Remembrance Sunday (9 November), with the traditional civic service at the Southend Cenotaph.
The parade will leave Prittlewell Square at 10.40, and proceed along Clifftown Parade to the Cenotaph for the civic service.
The parade will leave Prittlewell Square at 10.40, and proceed along Clifftown Parade to the Cenotaph for the civic service.
November 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The Mayor of Southend will lead Southend in marking Remembrance Sunday (9 November), with the traditional civic service at the Southend Cenotaph.
The parade will leave Prittlewell Square at 10.40, and proceed along Clifftown Parade to the Cenotaph for the civic service.
The parade will leave Prittlewell Square at 10.40, and proceed along Clifftown Parade to the Cenotaph for the civic service.