by Love Leigh Road, on August 9, 2018, in News.

Sadly we are hearing what seems like an increase of crime and anti-social behaviour around the streets of Leigh-on-Sea. Judging by the response to reports of these incidents on social media people are not happy about it – quite rightly. Some victims have even asked for help from passers by and it has fallen on deaf ears. Others on social media say something should be done about it, or “if I was around I would have helped”. The GOOD NEWS is that Leigh-on-Sea Town […]

by Love Leigh Road, on May 31, 2017, in News.

The annual Leigh Art Trail has become an important part of the town’s cultural calendar. Now in its 20th year, the 2017 event is being held from Saturday 10th – 17th June, and will showcase the talents of over 70 selected artists and designer-makers in around 55 venues in this little corner of Essex. In what has now become typical art-trail tradition, in the region of 15,000 visitors will be able to view the work free of charge in the makers’ studios, local galleries, […]

by Love Leigh Road, on May 31, 2017, in News.

It’s hard to imagine Leigh being anything other than the flourishing town it is today, attracting visitors all year round with its cafe culture and charming shops, but something is indeed changing. Leigh is increasingly attracting attention from big name chain brands that are keen to make an easy buck off of the town’s current popularity, threatening the diversity and individuality that Leigh currently has. In response to this, the ‘Love Independent Leigh’ campaign was launched with the intention of raising awareness about the […]

by Love Leigh Road, on December 16, 2016, in News.

As we have passed through the season to be jolly, we reminded ourselves that it is also the season of good will to all men (and women), it is was the season of giving, and it was the season for loving thy neighbour. But here on the Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea we don’t feel that these things should be exclusive to one month of the year. In fact, 2016 saw charitable events and actions happening throughout the year, by Miss Annabel Dee*, C J Vinten […]

by Love Leigh Road, on September 7, 2016, in News.

Boom! Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea‘s Windows rattled by Chimney demolition at Grain Power Station. Live footage (5 minutes in). Boni-Vee Ltd owner Viv Boniface said “The shop window and door shook!.” While Leigh Road Baptist Church staff and volunteers said “We felt the spire and windows shake”. Footage of the Grain Power Station demolition can be viewed here: Watch here…. http://bit.ly/GrainChimneyDemolition Footage: KMTV Video news

by Love Leigh Road, on August 19, 2016, in News.

Leigh-on-Sea has been crowned happiest place to live due to a strong community spirit and sense of belonging, good access to sports and arts activities and opportunities to develop skills Troon in Scotland is second place, and Harrogate, winner for the past three years, ranks high in third Rightmove’s annual Happy at Home Index asks residents to rate where they live based on 12 happiness factors, across 206 areas in Great Britain The residents of civil parish Leigh-on-Sea in Essex have had their say, […]

by Love Leigh Road, on June 17, 2016, in News.

The Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea really is the place to be! The Arcaves recently shot their latest music video for Man Enough along the Leigh Road as one of the locations. Which Leigh Road shops can you spot?    

by Love Leigh Road, on February 25, 2016, in News.

Local people in Leigh-on-Sea including representatives from Leigh Road Traders and Community Association have set out radical plans for how they intend to drive growth, jobs and prosperity. They are part of over 100 coastal communities across the country taking control of their futures. The Coastal Communities Team has identified six Key Objectives under which it will develop a range of projects with its partners: Objective 1: Ensure the future sustainability of Old Leigh as an active Fishing Port Objective 2: Enhance the cultural […]