Southend-on-Sea City Council鈥� has renewed Marlborough Highways鈥� term maintenance contract.
The new agreement, valued at 拢15m a year starts in April 2026 for an initial seven-year term, with a potential extension for a further seven years.
The contract includes maintaining roads, footways and street lighting, as well as improvements to traffic management, car parks and the foreshore, alongside delivery of civil engineering schemes, and a winter service.
Marlborough Highways managing director Matthew Revell said: "This isn鈥檛 just about maintaining Southend鈥檚 infrastructure 鈥� it鈥檚 about supporting the city鈥檚 future. Building on a partnership of more than a decade, we鈥檙e bringing fresh investment and expertise to ensure residents benefit from safe, reliable roads and public spaces all year round. Our team is proud to continue delivering the quality and service the city expects."
Cllr Daniel Cowan, leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council, added: "This new contract is great news for residents. It will keep our streets and public spaces safe, reliable, and easier to use, while creating local jobs and supporting community initiatives. Marlborough shares our priorities: delivering social value through council contracts, boosting civic pride, and making it simpler for everyone to move around and enjoy our city."