Jaywick Neighbourhood Team

Operating in England and Wales most deprived area, the Neighbourhood Team works to identify and facilitate the needs of the area. Comprising of an Operations Manager, Community Development Officer and two Community Wardens the team has a wide range of skills to tackle many different issues.

Margaret O'Dell: - Operations Manager

Office Phone Number - 01255 428090
Mobile Phone Number - 07824607025
Email Address - modell@tendringdc.gov.uk

The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall day to day management of the Neighbourhood Team. Some of the duties include:

• Liaising with relevant agencies, authorities and other departments in matters relating to the safety, environment and regeneration of the area.
• Anti-social behaviour management
• Joint working on Funding projects
• Employment, benefits and home safety advice.
• First point of contact for the residents
• Dealing with and signposting queries to relevant agencies

Teresa Watson: - Community Development Officer

Office Phone Number - 01255 428090
Mobile Phone Number - 07824607042
Email Address - twatson@tendringdc.gov.uk

Community development starts from the premise that within any community there is a wealth of knowledge and experience which, if used in creative ways, results in high levels of participation and can be channeled into collective action to achieve the communities' desired goals.

This concept is demonstrated by the number of proactive groups in the area and Teresa works closely with the following groups:

• Jaywick Community Forum
• Friends of Jaywick Martello Tower
• Jaywick Summer Fayre Committee
• Jaywick Networking Group
• Frobisher Parents Forum
• Jaywick Green Team

In addition, Teresa is involved in current initiatives that involve the community such as:

Jaywick Beach Watch - involving a group of volunteers who are to carry out a 'Beach Clean', four times a year. Information gathered from the clean will be sent to the Marine Conservation Society who will use the data to take action to reduce beach litter at source.

Discovering Communities - Exploring Jaywick - working with students of Coastal Academy, with a view to enabling them to learn of the concept of Community and how they may make positive influences in the area in which they live, through interaction with groups and members of the community.

Community Garden - The concept of a Community Growing Area is a fine example of how residents can work together in order to enhance both their environment and their personal wellbeing. A recently formed group are meeting to discuss and apply the proposals for the basis of a new community garden here in Jaywick.

Volunteers are always in demand! If you would like to get involved in your community please contact Teresa on 01255 428090 for further information.

Community Wardens

Annabelle Binnington

Office Phone Number - 01255 428090
Mobile Phone Number - 07917597976
Email Address - abinnington@tendringdc.gov.uk

Robert Goswell

Office Phone Number - 01255 428090
Mobile Phone Number - 07917597974
Email Address - rgoswell@tendringdc.gov.uk

First introduced to Jaywick in February 2007, the community wardens are responsible for reporting and resolving any issues/complaints in the area. This is achieved through the Essex Police Community Safety Accreditation Scheme. They have close relationships with local agencies and an excellent knowledge of the area. Since forming, the community wardens have developed a vital rapport with residents.

The main duties of a Community Warden include:

• Regularly patrolling the area alone or with other relevant agencies.
  Issuing fixed penalty notices for Dog Fouling, Littering and Cycling on the footpath.
• Visiting vulnerable residents offering assistance when required.
• Indentifying and reporting Environmental issues including fly-tipping and noise complaints.
• Monitoring void and derelict property.
• Receiving and solving complaints from the public.
• Finding and reuniting stray animals.
• Provide advice on a wide range of issue and signpost when necessary.
• Assisting local events.
• First response in vital situations such as when first aid is required or emergency service need to be alerted.
• Provide assistance to other services/agencies with operations in the area.
• Dealing with low level anti-social behaviour.