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Christmas Period Update – Property Adverts and Bidding

Published: Thursday 18 December 2025

Please note that there will be no property adverts during the bidding cycle starting on 24 – 28th December.

Over the Christmas period, we will have one week with no bidding (week commencing 22 December). This means no properties will be advertised during this time.

Bidding will resume as normal from the week commencing 31 December.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish all our customers a peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Have Your Say: Consultation Now Open on the Draft Housing Customer Domestic Abuse Policy

Published: Thursday 11 December 2025

We are reviewing our Housing Customer Domestic Abuse Policy, and we want to hear from you.

Domestic abuse can affect anyone, and the Council is committed to making sure our housing services provide safe, supportive, and effective help for those who need it. To make sure the policy reflects the experiences and needs of our residents, we are inviting customers to share their views.

Your feedback is important and will help shape the final policy.

Draft Policy and Feedback Survey can be accessed on the following linkHousing Customer Domestic Abuse Policy – Public Consultation | Your say Southend

Deadline for responses:  5 pm - 14/01/2026.

Thank you for taking the time to share your views and help us improve our services.