Southend ENTEG

Driving Partnership through the Evening and Night Time Economy Group

What Is ENTEG?

The Southend Evening and Night Time Economy Group (ENTEG) is a multi-agency partnership dedicated to improving the safety, vibrancy, and sustainability of Southend’s evening and night-time economy. Operating across the 6pm–6am window, ENTEG brings together key stakeholders to coordinate strategy, share intelligence, and deliver practical support to businesses and visitors.

Who’s Involved?

ENTEG includes representatives from:

Southend City BID

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Southend Town Centre Police Team

Southend and Leigh PubWatch

Southend Nights

Local venues, support services, and community safety organisations

Strategic Purpose

ENTEG exists to:

Foster cross-sector collaboration

Promote safety, wellbeing, and inclusion

Support economic growth and venue resilience

Respond to emerging challenges with agility and transparency

Key Initiatives

Night-Time Economy Information Pack

In July 2023, ENTEG launched a comprehensive support pack for evening economy businesses. It includes:

Contact details for support services

Guidance on safety campaigns (e.g. Ask for Angela, drink spiking prevention)

Licensing and operational advice

Resources for staff training and public engagement

Information Pack

Catastrophic Bleed Packs

Distributed across venues in partnership with the Liam Taylor Legacy Foundation, these packs provide emergency first aid tools to respond to serious injuries — a proactive step in violence prevention.

Weapons Detection

ENTEG facilitated the donation of a weapons detector to Essex Police, enhancing security screening capabilities in high-footfall areas.

Purple Flag Coordination

ENTEG plays a central role in maintaining Southend’s Purple Flag accreditation, coordinating assessments, stakeholder input, and evidence of best practice.

Public Consultation

In early 2023, ENTEG ran a public survey to gather feedback from residents, workers, and visitors on their experiences in Southend’s night-time economy. Insights from this consultation continue to inform planning and investment.

Why ENTEG Matters for Southend Nights

As a driving force behind Southend Nights, your involvement in ENTEG:

Amplifies your impact across the city’s safety and business landscape

Positions Southend as a national leader in night-time management

Ensures that venue voices are heard and supported

Strengthens the case for continued funding, innovation, and recognition