This page contains press releases from the last 6 months.

For further information, please contact Nigel Brown, Communications and Public Relations Manager on nbrown@tendringdc.gov.uk or (01255) 686338.

• 10 February 2012 - House Full Signs Go Up at Princes Theatre
  The House Full signs will be up at Clacton's Princes Theatre next week as top comedian Jimmy Carr arrives in town.
  
  
• 10 February 2012 - TOWIE Stars Take a Dip at Walton Beach
  It may be February, freezing temperatures and a bitterly cold sea but it did not stop the stars of The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) taking a mid-winter dip at Walton.
  
  
• 10 February 2012 - World Record Attempt - It's No April Fool!
  An attempt to break the world record for the fastest ever theatrical production is set to take to the stage in Clacton.
  
  
• 8 February 2012 - Working Party to be Set Up for Single Front Door Project
  Plans have been unveiled to set up an all-party working group to progress a scheme to bring public services together in shared premises in Tendring.
  
  
• 8 February 2012 - Sparks Will Fly in Tendring in May
  The very first in a series of exciting events to celebrate the lead up to the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games will be staged in Tendring later this year.
  
  
• 7 February 2012 - Council Contractors and Staff Ensure Services Beat the Freeze in Tendring
  More than 95 per cent of homes in Tendring received a waste and recycling collection service yesterday - despite the treacherous conditions.
  
  
• 7 February 2012 - Theatre Takes on its First Apprentice
  Clacton's Princes Theatre has taken on its first apprentice.
  
  
• 7 February 2012 - Council on Target for £4.4 Million Savings and With Cash to Invest
  Massive savings of £4.4 million are close to being achieved by Tendring District Council (TDC) ahead of schedule and with money to invest in the District.
  
  
• 7 February 2012 - Application for Judicial Review Rejected
  A bid to stop a Tesco superstore being built in Manningtree has been thrown out - but could be reviewed.
  
  
• 6 February 2012 - Refuse Collections Affected by Weather Conditions
  Crews were out as usual this morning (Monday February 6) collecting refuse and recycling in Tendring.
  
  
• 6 February 2012 - Majority of Tendring Car Parks Beat the Freeze
  Most of Tendring District Council's (TDC) car parks remain open today despite the snow and ice.
  
  
• 3 February 2012 - Pupils Dig Deep to Help Improve Community Open Space
  Pupils from Highfields Primary School picked up their spades and dug deep to help plant more than 100 trees at Lawford's Owls Flight Dell.
  
  
• 30 January 2012 - Tendring is Open for Business and Ready to Learn from the Very Best
  Independent retailers in Tendring have the chance to put their name forward in a bid to work with the Queen of Shops, Mary Portas - and send out a strong message that the District is open for business.
  
  
• 30 January 2012 - Work Progressing on Improvements to Country Park
  The traditional skill of hedgelaying is much in evidence as part of ongoing work at Clacton's newest country park.
  
  
• 30 January 2012 - Are You an Employer and Willing to Take on an Apprentice?
  Employers in Tendring are being targeted in an effort to boost the number of apprenticeships across the District and help them to meet their future workforce demands.
  
  
• 27 January 2012 - "One Front Door" Approach Will Improve Services to Tendring Residents
  The quality of public services across Tendring will improve with reduced costs to customers if partners can work much closer together.
  
  
• 27 January 2012 - Fans Rush to Buy a Little Bit of Happiness
  Fans of comedian Ken Dodd have been rushing to snap up tickets for his one night show in Clacton this summer.
  
  
• 27 January 2012 - Ceremony to Mark Holocast Memorial Day
  Victims of the Holocaust were remembered at a special ceremony held in Clacton's Sunken Rose Garden.
  
  
• 26 January 2012 - Better Way to Collect Cash Payments, Boost Trade and Make Savings Set to be Introduced
  A major improvement to the way cash is collected from residents paying their council bills is set to be introduced in Tendring.
  
  
• 25 January 2012 - Joining Forces to Keep Tendring's 40 Public Toilets Open
  An urgent agreement has been put in place to ensure that all 40 public toilets across Tendring are kept open for local residents and visitors to the District.
  
  
• 25 January 2012 - Tendring District Council Remains on Budget Despite Difficult Financial Climate
  Residents in Tendring can expect investment in key issues facing the community along with the maintenance of frontline services in the next year.
  
  
• 24 January 2012 - Moves Under Way to Rebuild Homes Destroyed by Blaze
  Moves are under way to rebuild five homes in Harwich which were virtually destroyed by fire.
  
  
• 23 January 2012 - Youngsters Sleep Rough to Raise Cash for Food Parcels
  A group of more than a dozen young people slept rough for a night in Clacton to experience what it is like to be homeless.
  
  
• 23 January 2012 - Millions will get the message that Tendring is open for business
  Millions of people around the world are to receive the message that Tendring is very much open for business - and welcomes investors from overseas.
  
  
• 23 January 2012 - Event to Aspire Children to Aim for the Top Hailed a Huge Success
  An event aimed at raising young people's aspirations in Tendring has been hailed a success and is to be repeated.
  
  
• 23 January 2012 - Free Parking Initiative Extended to 12 Months a Year for Shoppers in Tendring
  Shoppers in Tendring are now able to park free across the District from 3pm onwards throughout the entire year.
  
  
• 19 January 2012 - Major Step Announced Towards "Local Housing for Local People" in Tendring
  New moves are underway to ensure that local housing in Tendring goes to local people.
  
  
• 18 January 2012 - Princes Theatre's Professional Panto Proves A Box Office Smash
  More than 9,000 Panto fans poured through the doors of Clacton's Princes Theatre helping to make its professional production a box office smash.
  
  
• 17 January 2012 - Jayne Gives 25 Years Service to Town Pool
  Mother-of-three Jayne Munson was keen to get back to work after starting her family and took a job as a part time receptionist at Dovercourt Swimming Pool.
  
  
• 17 January 2012 - Tributes Paid to Community Stalwart
  Tributes have been paid to a true community stalwart who died suddenly at home at the weekend.
  
  
• 17 January 2012 - New Equipment for Youngsters at Dovercourt
  Youngsters in the Harwich and Dovercourt area are benefiting from a new piece of equipment at the town's swimming pool.
  
  
• 13 January 2012 - Family Illness Forces Aimee to Close Early
  Clacton's first Pop-up Shop trader Aimee Dawson has been forced to end her retailing experience early due to family illness.
  
  
• 13 January 2012 - Don't Lose the Chance to Vote By Post!
  Around 7,000 postal voters in Tendring need to refresh their signature to make sure they can vote by post in future elections.
  
  
• 11 January 2012 - Positive Response to SOS Facility Launch in Clacton
  A new late night SOS facility launched in Clacton has received a positive response in the town.
  
  
• 10 January 2012 - Encouraging Children to Aim High at New Fun Day Initiative
  Pre-teen schoolchildren from across Tendring are being encouraged to attend a special fun day aimed at inspiring them to set their sights higher.
  
  
• 9 January 2012 - Council Praised for It's "Super Loos"
  Frinton's seafront toilets are flushed with success having been praised as "super loos" by visitors to the town who gave them top marks.
  
  
• 1 January 2012 - Pride of Tendring Awards are Announced
  Unsung heroes from right across the Tendring District have been honoured in a new award scheme.
  
  
• 30 December 2011 - New Late Night 'Safe Haven' Launches in Clacton Town Centre
  A new late night SOS facility is to be launched in Clacton Town Centre on Saturday, January 7th.
  
  
• 22 December 2011 - Foundry Court Gets a Cash Boost from Big Society Fund
  A day centre in Manningtree has received a £25,000 boost to help it continue and develop into a multi-use community facility.
  
  
• 22 December 2011 - Public toilets Closed for a Month Following Theft
  Public toilets in Holland-on-Sea will be closed for about a month after thieves ripped copper piping off the wall.
  
  
• 22 December 2011 - Past Chairmen return to honour Janice
  Janice has worked alongside 18 different Chairmen - 13 of whom turned up to honour her at her leaving presentation in the Chairman's Parlour.
  
  
• 21 December 2011 - Sports Centre's Quest fro Top Status Rewarded
  Manningtree Sports Centre (MSC) is hitting the top standards in its industry and has won an accolade to prove it!
  
  
• 20 December 2011 - New Moves to Control Houses in Multiple Occupation
  Moves are underway to use special powers to control the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) across Tendring.
  
  
• 20 December 2011 - Look Out for Your Black Bag Delivery!
  Almost 4 million black bags for domestic waste will be delivered to homes across Tendring in the New Year - along with a leaflet about a new look service!
  
  
• 20 December 2011 - A Better Way to Collect Cash Payments, Benefit Small Businesses and Save Money
  A review has taken place into the way Tendring District Council (TDC) collects its cash from residents with an improved method under consideration.
  
  
• 20 December 2011 - Flying High with the Blades Aerobatic Display Team
  One of the world's top aerobatic display teams is offering to provide its services free of charge at next year's Clacton Air Show.
  
  
• 19 December 2011 - Appeal for Help to Catch Fly-Tippers
  An urgent appeal has been made in a bid to catch those responsible for fly-tipping a lorry load of commercial waste in a village road.
  
  
• 15 December 2011 - Joint Initiative to Reduce Number of Unwanted Cats
  A joint initiative has been set up in a bid to start to tackle the number of unwanted cats in Tendring.
  
  
• 15 December 2011 - Business as Usual Over Christmas and New Year
  It will be very much business as usual in Tendring over Christmas and New Year as frontline services are maintained for residents.
  
  
• 14 December 2011 - Support for Mary Portas Report in Tendring
  A report by retail expert Mary Portas into how to breathe new life into ailing High Streets has been welcomed in Tendring.
  
  
• 13 December 2011 - Applications Sought for Next Pop-Up Shop Licensee
  Clacton's first Pop-up Shop trader Aimee Dawson is looking forward to a busy Christmas period as she moves well into her second month in business.
  
  
• 12 December 2011 - Recylcing Boosted by New Bank for Waste Electrical Equipment
  Residents across Tendring now have the chance to boost recycling with a new facility to get rid of their waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
  
  
• 12 December 2011 - Arson Attacks on Public Toilets
  Moves are being taken to close a block of public toilets earlier than normal following two arson attacks at the site.
  
  
• 9 December 2011 - Fact-finding mission in bid to tackle coastal problems at Clacton and Holland-on-sea
  Tendring District Councillors are exploring all options in their bid to tackle the major issues facing the coastline at Clacton and Holland-on-Sea.
  
  
• 9 December 2011 - Getting on the Right Track for a Successful Career
  Youngsters from across Tendring have been recognised for their outstanding achievements over the past year.
  
  
• 9 December 2011 - Leanne's Efforts to Improve Service Delivery Rewarded
  Leanne Stopp's on-going commitment to improve customer service has been rewarded.
  
  
• 8 December 2011 - Council offers help to six householders following Harwich Blaze
  Six householders have received help and advice from the Councilfollowing yesterday's blaze in Harwich.
  
  
• 7 December 2011 - Meeting the Demand for Gymnastics Sessions in Tendring
  Budding young gymnasts from around Tendring are queuing up to join in new pilot sessions being staged in the District.
  
  
• 7 December 2011 - Residents urged to contact Council following Harwich blaze
  Residents who need urgent help with emergency accommodation following a blaze which gutted five homes in West Street, Harwich should contact the Council.
  
  
• 7 December 2011 - Volunteer Project gets a cash boost from Big Society Fund
  A volunteer scheme which helps create a safer late night town centre environment for all has been given a cash boost by the Council'sBig Society Fund.
  
  
• 6 December 2011 - Carol Services Hits All the Right Notes
  A carol service hit all the right notes with residents from across Tendring and raised more than £900 to provide meals for the elderly on Christmas Day.
  
  
• 6 December 2011 - Council to Clampdown on Unlicensed Tattooists
  Moves are under way to clampdown on unlicensed tattooists throughout Tendring.
  
  
• 5 December 2011 - Quiz Raises More Than £700 for Charity
  More than 20 teams battled it out for the honours in the Tendring District Council's (TDC) Chairman's Charity Quiz.
  
  
• 5 December 2011 - New SOS Mobile Unit for Clacton Will Start in New Year
  A pilot project aimed at creating a safer night time environment in Clacton town centre will now launch in the New Year.
  
  
• 5 December 2011 - Quest for Top Status is Rewarded
  Harwich Sports Centre (HSC) is meeting the very top standards in its industry - and that's official!
  
  
• 2 December 2011 - Construction Students Get First Hand Experience of Coast Protection Work
  Construction students from Colchester Institute got the chance to put theory into practice on a visit to Holland-on-Sea.
  
  
• 1 December 2011 - Panto Cast in Rehersals for Snow White
  The cast of Clacton's Princes Theatre's professional pantomime is deep into rehersals for their production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
  
  
• 30 November 2011 - Pop-Up Shop Engages with the Business Community
  A new Clacton town centre business is making great strides to engage with the wider business community.
  
  
• 30 November 2011 - Mick Retires from Grounds Maintenance
  After 22 years of looking after grounds and cemeteries around Tendring Mick Wallace has hung up his mower.
  
  
• 30 November 2011 - Fact-Finding Mission to Local Waste Management Facility
  Representatives from Tendring District Council (TDC) went on a fact-finding mission to the area's waste management site which will start to take its food waste from next year.
  
  
• 29 November 2011 - Tributes to Popular Local Government Officer
  Tributes have been paid to a popular Local Government officer who died just over a week after being diagnosed with cancer.
  
  
• 29 November 2011 - Children at Sure Start Will Be Going to the Pantomime!
  More than 600 pre-schoolchildren, their older brothers and sisters, parents and carers from Tendring will be heading to the Princes Theatre professional pantomime for more fun and entertainment this Christmas.
  
  
• 29 November 2011 - School Children Dig Deep at New Open Space
  Pupils from Cann Hall Primary School picked up their spades and dug deep to help put in 200 plants at Clacton's newest open space.
  
  
• 28 November 2011 - Waste & Recycling Collection as Normal on Wednesday
  Residents across Tendring who have a waste and recycling collection on a Wednesday are being asked to put out their bags as normal this week.
  
  
• 28 November 2011 - Second Micro Chipping Surgery to be Staged in Jaywick
  Pet owners in the Jaywick area are to get the chance to have their animals micro chipped at a reduced rate.
  
  
• 28 November 2011 - Crucial Crew Event Really Could Prove Crucial
  Pupils from 34 primary schools right across Tendring learnt vital lessons in community safety at a special event staged over two weeks.
  
  
• 28 November 2011 - World Record Confirmed for Lifeguards
  Staff from Frinton and Walton Swimming Pool (FWSP) have created a new world record - and that's official!
  
  
• 24 November 2011 - Town Pool to get £30,000 Maintenance Work
  Essential maintenance work costing more than £30,000 is to be carried out at Brightlingsea Pool over the coming months.
  
  
• 24 November 2011 - Dog Wardens Help Out at Bungalow Blaze
  Tendring District Council's (TDC) Dog Wardens joined brave residents in Jaywick to help ensure that everyone escaped a bungalow blaze today.
  
  
• 24 November 2011 - Town's Christmas Festivities Underway
  Clacton's Christmas festivities kicked off with a 35ft tree being put up in the Town Square.
  
  
• 22 November 2011 - Joint Working Restores Christmas Lights in Clacton
  Tendring District Council (TDC) has joined forces with traders in Clacton to ensure the town centre will be lit up this Christmas.
  
  
• 21 November 2011 - Festive Boost for Shoppers in Tendring
  Shoppers in Tendring are to get a festive boost with free parking across the District at specific times of the day for the next four months.
  
  
• 21 November 2011 - Panto Fairy Shines at Victorian Christmas Market
  The star of Clacton's pantomime waved her magic wand to help boost takings at the town's Victorian Christmas Market.
  
  
• 21 November 2011 - More Than £1,000 Raised for Children in Need
  Children in Need was boosted by more than £1,000 raised by staff at Tendring District Council (TDC).
  
  
• 18 November 2011 - Leader calls for urgent action over accident blackspot
  Tendring District Council (TDC) Leader Neil Stock is calling for urgent action to improve safety at an accident blackspot.
  
  
• 18 November 2011 - Join the campaign to bring Olympic Torch to Tendring
  A Tendring wide campaign has been launched to bring the Olympic Torch to the District.
  
  
• 17 November 2011 - Zumba classes heading for Harwich and Manningtree
  Residents in Harwich and Manningtree will get the chance to join in new taster sessions for Zumba classes later this month
  
  
• 16 November 2011 - Tesco Issued with Planning Permission for Manningtree Site
  Tendring District Council (TDC) today (November 15) issued planning permission to Tesco for a new supermarket in Manningtree.
  
  
• 16 November 2011 - New hope for Doctor's Surgery in Holland on Sea
  A plot of land is being made available for consideration for a new doctor's surgery at Holland-on-Sea.
  
  
• 16 November 2011 - Taxi colour ruling to be reconsidered
  A move to get all taxis in Tendring standardised in the same colours is to be reconsidered.
  
  
• 16 November 2011 - Tendring's sporting stars recognised
  A host of sporting talent and personalities from right across Tendring have been honoured for their outstanding achievements over the past year.
  
  
• 15 November 2011 - Bathside Bay Development Given More Time to Commence
  Tendring District Council (TDC) Leader Neil Stock today hailed the go-ahead for Harwich's Bathside Bay as a major shot in the arm for regeneration in the area.
  
  
• 14 November 2011 - Campaign Launched to Honour Those Who Died in Conflicts After Second World War
  A new campaign has been launched to honour those troops killed in conflicts which took place after the Second World War on war memorials across Tendring.
  
  
• 14 November 2011 - Inspiring Tendring's Younger People to Aim Higher
  A new initiative is being launched in a bid to inspire Tendring's young people to strive for a professional career through university qualifications.
  
  
• 11 November 2011 - A Mark of Respect
  Tendring District Councillors (TDC), staff and residents stood side by side with members of the Royal British Legion and veterans' organisations outside Clacton Town Hall today for an Act of Remembrance.
  
  
• 11 November 2011 - Volunteers Come Forward for New SOS Mobile Unit for Clacton
  Clacton needs an SOS mobile unit to help deal with anti-social behaviour and late night revellers, creating a safer atmosphere in the town centre.
  
  
• 11 November 2011 - Plaques Replaced on Seafront Memorial Benches
  More than 50 brass plaques stolen from memorial benches along Clacton and Holland-on-Sea seafronts are in the process of being replaced.
  
  
• 9 November 2011 - TV Bad Girl Signs Up for Princes Theatre Pantomime
  TV Bad Girl Nicole Faraday has signed up to appear in this year's pantomime at Clacton's Princes Theatre.
  
  
• 9 November 2011 - 'Pop Up' Parking Offer is a First for Tendring
  NCP, the UK's largest car park provider, has joined forces with Tendring District Council (TDC) to come up with a special "buy one get one" free parking voucher.
  
  
• 8 November 2011 - Raising Cash for Children in Need
  Residents in Tendring are being urged to join in an energetic fundraising extravaganza for Children in Need.
  
  
• 7 November 2011 - Olympic Torch Touches Tendring
  The outskirts of Tendring will be touched by the London 2012 Olympic Torch as it makes its way through Essex.
  
  
• 7 November 2011 - Resurfacing of Clacton Promenade Continues
  Work started today on resurfacing a stretch of Clacton's seafront promenade to bring it up to standard for next season.
  
  
• 7 November 2011 - Town Swmming Pool Achieves Significant Milestone
  Frinton and Walton Swimming Pool this week marks the special milestone of making a significant contribution to community life for two decades.
  
  
• 4 November 2011 - Clacton's First Pop-Up Shop Opens for Business
  Aimee Dawson today opened up for business in Clacton's new Pop-up Shop hoping it will be the first step towards a career in retail.
  
  
• 3 November 2011 - Top Level Meeting to Explore Way Forward for Jaywick
  New moves are under way to explore how living standards can be significantly improved for residents in Jaywick.
  
  
• 3 November 2011 - Urgent Call to Help Man New SOS Mobile Unit for Clacton
  A new SOS mobile unit is to be launched in Clacton before Christmas to help create a safer environment and provide support for late night revellers.
  
  
• 2 November 2011 - Act of Remembrance
  Residents are invited to join The Royal British Legion, other veterans' organisations, Tendring District Councillors (TDC) and staff as they gather outside Clacton Town Hall for an Act of Remembrance on Armistice Day.
  
  
• 2 November 2011 - Students Get Chance to Work with Renowned Street Artist
  Thirteen Clacton students got the rare chance of a master class from a renowned street artist.
  
  
• 1 November 2011 - Wizard of Oz Packs Out Princes Theatre
  Hundreds of children and parents followed the yellow brick road to Clacton's Princes Theatre at the weekend (October 30).
  
  
• 1 November 2011 - Book Your Place for Popular Charity Quiz
  Don't miss out on a chance to test your knowledge and raise money for two excellent causes.
  
  
• 1 November 2011 - Panto Cast Visit Children's Ward
  The cast of Tendring District Council's (TDC) professional pantomime made a surprise visit to the Children's Ward at Colchester General Hospital.
  
  
• 31 October 2011 - Battle Won to Keep Driving Tests in Clacton
  The campaign to retain driving tests in Clacton has been won following a seven year battle.
  
  
• 28 October 2011 - Special Event in Village to Deal with Dog Issues
  It's officially dog day in St Osyth on November 15!
  
  
• 27 October 2011 - Early Notice of Arrangements for Christmas and New Year Waste and Recycling Collections
  Tendring residents are being given plenty of early notice of arrangements for their waste and recycling collections over the festive period.
  
  
• 27 October 2011 - Volunteer Project Gets a Further Helping Hand from Big Society Fund
  A volunteer scheme which helps elderly, disabled and vulnerable residents to live independently in their own homes is to get a second major injection of cash.
  
  
• 27 October 2011 - Important Messages About Being Prepared for Winter Spread Far and Wide
  Vital messages about the importance of being prepared for winter are being spread far and wide across the country.
  
  
• 27 October 2011 - Sports Centre's Quest for Top Status is Successful
  Brightlingsea Sports Centre is meeting top standards in the industry - and it has received a national accolade to prove it!
  
  
• 27 October 2011 - Civic Hub Project Takes a Step Forward
  Moves towards setting up a new civic hub in Tendring have taken a step forward with a £150,000 cash boost to explore the initiative.
  
  
• 26 October 2011 - Major Cash Injection for Citizens Advice Bureau Tendring
  Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Tendring is to receive a £50,000 injection of cash to help it meet the growing demand for its vital services.
  
  
• 25 October 2011 - Clacton's first Pop-up Shop tenant to take over next week
  A local budding retail entrepreneur has been chosen to be Clacton's first Pop-Up Shop tenant.
  
  
• 25 October 2011 - Work complete on Harwich and Dovercourt play areas.
  A hat-trick of play areas in Harwich and Dovercourt have been given a major overhaul at a cost of more than £120,000.
  
  
• 24 October 2011 - Local children to feature in Wizard of Oz
  Audiences are to get their first chance to see a production by the company putting on Clacton's professional pantomime this winter.
  
  
• 21 October 2011 - Westminster Honour for Dog Wardens and Staff
  From dog kennels to the House of Lords!
  
  
• 21 October 2011 - New Glass Bank Contract Awarded
  Residents across Tendring recycle more than 2,000 tonnes of glass each year by depositing them in special banks for bottles and jars.
  
  
• 21 October 2011 - Action to Remove Mysterious White Line
  Prompt action is to be taken to remove a mysterious white line which was painted across a road in Frinton.
  
  
• 21 October 2011 - Company Sponsors Town's Christmas Tree
  The company carrying out a vital £2.2million coast protection project at Holland-on-Sea is giving the area an early Christmas present.
  
  
• 20 October 2011 - Funding Awarded for Country Park
  Improvements are to be carried out at a country park in Tendring thanks to a £3,300 award from Natural England.
  
  
• 18 October 2011 - Superfast Broadband Heading for Tendring
  More than 4,000 homes and businesses in Tendring are set to benefit from superfast broadband within weeks.
  
  
• 18 October 2011 - Jaywick to get Six New CCTV Cameras
  Six new closed circuit television cameras are to be installed in Jaywick as part of a major project.
  
  
• 18 October 2011 - Social Media and Broadband Summit is a success
  Businesses will receive a valuable boost from lessons learnt at a summit staged in Clacton today (18th October).
  
  
• 17 October 2011 - Work on Tendring Local Heritage List Suspended for Further Information
  Work on drawing up a Tendring Local Heritage List to identify important historic buildings worthy of protection has been put on hold.
  
  
• 17 October 2011 - Exciting Half Term Activities for Youngsters
  A whole host of exciting and fun activities are being laid on for youngsters in Tendring over the October half term break.
  
  
• 17 October 2011 - Play Area Gets a £45,000 Makeover
  Two out of three play areas in Harwich and Dovercourt have been given a welcome makeover and are now complete.
  
  
• 17 October 2011 - Are You Prepared for the Winter?
  Residents across Tendring are being offered the chance to pick up vital advice and help get them ready for the winter conditions.
  
  
• 17 October 2011 - St Helena Hospice to get a £4,485 Boost
  A hospice is set to benefit from a significant cash boost thanks to staff at Tendring District Council (TDC) for the second year running.
  
  
• 14 October 2011 - Local Youngsters Set to Take the Stage in Christmas Panto
  More than 40 local youngsters will be taking to the stage at Clacton's Princes Theatre for this year's professional pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
  
  
• 11 October 2011 - Deadline Approaching for Clacton's First Pop-Up Shop
  The deadline is fast approaching for those who want to make a bid to be the first tenant in Clacton's new Pop-up Shop.
  
  
• 10 October 2011 - New Moves to Tackle Coastal Problems at Clacton and Holland-on-Sea
  Updated plans are being drawn up to tackle the major issues facing the coastline at Clacton and Holland-on-Sea.
  
  
• 10 October 2011 - Children Make Most of Upgraded Play Area
  Pupils from Holland Haven Primary School joined in the fun and helped open a newly-refurbished play area.
  
  
• 7 October 2011 - Tendring Dog Warden Service is Back In-House
  A new improved dog warden service is now operating in Tendring with a significant saving to tax payers.
  
  
• 7 October 2011 - Harwich Play Area Gets £35,000 Facelift
  Harwich Green play area is the latest site in Tendring to get a much-needed facelift.
  
  
• 7 October 2011 - Awards Handed Out for Tendring's Grand Designs
  Awards for Tendring's top three Grand Designs for 2011 have been handed over to the winners.
  
  
• 5 October 2011 - Local Authority Regulation Made Easy for Local Businesses
  Businesses in Tendring are now able to find all the information they need on local authority regulation on one easy to use new website.
  
  
• 5 October 2011 - Residents Turn Out in Force to Help Council Make the Right Decision
  Almost 200 residents turned out in force to make their views known about future housing development in Tendring.
  
  
• 4 October 2011 - Free Social Media and Broadband Summit for Businesses in Tendring
  Are you running a business in Tendring and want to make the very most of the networking opportunities provided by the Internet?
  
  
• 3 October 2011 - Time to Nominate Your Top Tendring Sports Personalities for 2011
  The search has begun to uncover and reward Tendring's top sporting stars and talent for 2011.
  
  
• 3 October 2011 - Join in Event to Mark Popular Bandstand's Restoration
  An Edwardian seafront bandstand has been restored to its former glory and residents are being invited to turn out to help celebrate the £45,000 project.
  
  
• 30 September 2011 - Macmillan Coffee Morning Raises More Than £150
  Coffee and a cake went down a treat in Tendring District Council's Chairman's Parlour today and raised more than £150 for Macmillan Nurses.
  
  
• 29 September 2011 - Town Centre Site for 'Chameleon' - Clacton's Pop-Up Shop
  A deal has been struck to introduce a highly-successful retail initiative into the heart of Clacton Town Centre.
  
  
• 27 September 2011 - Future Housing Development - Help Us Make the Right Decision!
  Residents across Tendring are being urged to get involved and put their views forward about future housing development in the District.
  
  
• 26 September 2011 - Naze Car Park Toilets Vandalised
  Vandals caused more than £1,300 of damage when they attacked public toilets at a popular tourist attraction.
  
  
• 26 September 2011 - Tendring Residents Urged to get Composting This Autumn
  Tendring residents are being urged to get composting this autumn in a bid to reduce the amount of green garden waste going to landfill.
  
  
• 26 September 2011 - Pupils Help Celebrate Green Flag Success
  Green-fingered pupils from Frinton Primary School led the ceremony to raise a flag to mark their town's success in a national awards scheme.
  
  
• 26 September 2011 - Anyone for Coffee with the Chairman?
  Would you like a cup of coffee and a cake in the Tendring District Council (TDC) Chairman's Parlour while also helping to raise money for charity at the same time?
  
  
• 26 September 2011 - Play Area Boosted by £15,000 Investment
  A children's play area in Holland-on-Sea has been improved by spending more than £15,000 on new equipment.
  
  
• 23 September 2011 - Schools' Bookings Up For Princes Theatre Panto
  Primary school children from across Tendring will be heading to Clacton's Princes Theatre for this year's winter pantomime - oh yes they will!
  
  
• 23 September 2011 - Street Artist to Return to Clacton Seafront
  Renowned street artist Wei Ong is set to return to Clacton to create two more exciting murals on the town's seafront.
  
  
• 23 September 2011 - Waterwalkers Help to Boost Health and Well-Being
  Children in Tendring have been literally walking on water this summer to help boost their health and well-being.
  
  
• 22 September 2011 - £1,600 Raised to Help Keep Essex Air Ambulance Flying
  Residents and staff at a village sheltered housing scheme have raised £1,600 for the Essex Air Ambulance.
  
  
• 21 September 2011 - Town Car Park to be Reopened to Boost Trading
  Moves are underway to reopen a car park in Manningtree to help boost town centre trading.
  
  
• 19 September 2011 - Comedian is a Sell-Out Within 7 Hours!!
  TV comedian Jimmy Carr's show at Clacton's Princes Theatre next year sold out in less than seven hours of going on sale.
  
  
• 16 September 2011 - Battle of Bands Proves a Smash Hit!
  Tendring's first Battle of the Bands proved a smash hit.
  
  
• 16 September 2011 - Beach Patrol & Seafront Wardens Kept Busy Maintaining Public Safety
  Safety was promoted and maintained along Tendring's coastline over the main summer season as Beach Patrol and Seafront Wardens kept a close watch on visitors and residents.
  
  
• 15 September 2011 - Honours for Council in RSPCA Awards
  Tendring District Council (TDC) takes animal welfare very seriously - and that's official!
  
  
• 15 September 2011 - Councils Sign Up for Partnership Working
  The leaders of Tendring District Council and Essex County Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining the intention to develop closer working arrangements.
  
  
• 14 September 2011 - Launch of Pride of Tendring Awards
  A new award scheme is to be unveiled to honour the unsung heroes of the Tendring Community.
  
  
• 13 September 2011 - Auditions Being Staged for Chorus for Snow White
  Talented young singers and dancers from across Tendring have the chance to take to the stage alongside a professional cast in this year's pantomime at the Princes Theatre.
  
  
• 13 September 2011 - Work on New £2.2 Million Sea Defences at Holland-on-Sea to Begin Next Month
  Work on a scheme to provide new £2.2 million sea defences at Holland-on-Sea will begin next month.
  
  
• 8 September 2011 - Report to help safeguard sports facilities is complete
  Councillor Stephen Mayzes, Cabinet member for tourism and community life - An independent report commissioned by the Council to look at the best model for the delivery of the district's sports facilities has now been completed.
  
  
• 8 September 2011 - Community Helps Save Clacton Air Show
  Councillor Stephen Mayzes, Cabinet Member for tourism and community life - Clacton Air Show will remain in the air following the community's involvement in making this year's event a success.
  
  
• 7 September 2011 - Contractors Chosen for Better, Affordable, Greener Waste Collection, Recycling and Street Sweeping Services In Tendring
  Veolia Environmental Services Ltd has been chosen to provide Tendring's new better, affordable and greener household waste and recycling and street sweeping services.
  
  
• 26 August 2011 - Reorganisation of the Council takes shape
  A major restructure and reorganisation of Tendring District Council (TDC) is to take effect from next month.
  
  
• 26 August 2011 - Canoe coach picks up top honour
  A canoe coach, who set up a new club only last year, has picked up a top honour.
  
  
• 23 August 2011 - Work starts on exciting new seafront mural
  Renowned street artist Wei Ong is creating an exciting, distinctive and powerful new mural on Clacton seafront.
  
  
• 23 August 2011 - Clacton Air Show Latest
  The organisers of Clacton Air Show are busy bringing together an exciting new programme of flying displays to replace the Red Arrows who will not be appearing at the event.
  
  
• 23 August 2011 - Residents urged to vote for their Green Flag favourite
  Residents in Tendring could put one of their own Green Flag Award Scheme spaces in the running for the title of the nation's favourite park.
  
  
• 22 August 2011 - Better, affordable and greener waste collection services for Tendring residents
  Residents in Tendring are to get a better, affordable, greener new waste and recycling collection service which will be rolled out early next year.
  
  
• 22 August 2011 - Vandals attack public toilets in Dovercourt
  A £1,000 reward is being offered to catch vandals who caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to public toilets in Dovercourt which could be closed for several weeks.
  
  
• 22 August 2011 - Clacton prepares for Battle of the Bands
  Ten local bands will be aiming to hit the right note with the judges when they take to the stage in a bid to win Tendring's Battle of the Bands.
  
  
• 22 August 2011 - Clacton Air Show organisers looking for support for the event
  Organisers of Clacton Air Show are making a last-minute plea to flight fans to support the event by making donations through a bucket collection.
  
  
• 21 August 2011 - Teenager rescued from rock breakwater at Clacton
  A teenage girl was rescued from a breakwater at Clacton after her leg got stuck in rocks with the tide rushing in.
  
  
• 21 August 2011 - Clacton Air Show to go ahead as planned
  The organisers of Clacton Air Show expect the event to go-ahead as planned despite uncertainty around the appearance of the Red Arrows.
  
  
• 19 August 2011 - Part of a dangerous building to be demolished in Dovercourt
  One lane of a section of Dovercourt High Street was closed off this afternoon while contractors worked to demolish part of a dangerous building.
  
  
• 18 August 2011 - Air Show's 20th Anniversary Celebrations Ready for Take-Off
  Final preparations are under way for the 20th Clacton Air Show.
  
  
• 17 August 2011 - Family Praise Beach Rescue Team for Helping Woman After Serious Fall
  A family on a day visit to Frinton praised the efforts of Tendring District Council's (TDC) Beach Patrol team after a woman fell backwards down six steps and landed on her head.
  
  
• 17 August 2011 - More Than 70 Plaques Stolen from Memorial Seafront Benches
  The number of brass plaques stolen from memorial benches along Clacton and Holland-on-Sea seafronts has risen to 73, it has been revealed.
  
  
• 16 August 2011 - Jaywick Task Force to Meet Up After Gathering More Information
  The first meeting of a Task Force set up to tackle issues in England's most deprived place is being rescheduled to give more time for consultation and information.
  
  
• 15 August 2011 - Bloomin' Green Project Brings Community Together
  A Clacton seafront garden is getting a community makeover as part of an initiative aimed at making people with learning difficulties feel safer.
  
  
• 15 August 2011 - Anger as Plaques Stolen from Memorial Benches
  Heartless thieves stole 21 brass plaques from memorial benches along Clacton seafront.
  
  
• 15 August 2011 - Tendring Dog Warden Service to Return In-House
  Residents across Tendring are set to benefit from an improved dog warden service which will also cut costs by around £16,000 a year.