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“I find it incredibly surprising and also very disappointing.�

After much talk over recent months about Southend bidding to become the UK City of Culture in 2029, Âé¶¹Éç Essex learns that Southend-on-Sea City Council is unlikely to submit a bid due to “the growing financial challengeâ€� it faces.

In a statement, the council said the pressure of resources needed for social care means it can’t recommend making a bid.

The MP for Southend West, Anna Firth, tells Âé¶¹Éç Essex she is surprised and very disappointed by the news.

Mrs Firth also gives Âé¶¹Éç Essex her views on proposed changes to Âé¶¹Éç local radio.

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