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Tendring Matters Autumn 2008 edition

Press releases

Here are links to press releases for the past year. If you want to find an older press release please contact Nigel Brown, Communications and Public Relations Manager on 01255 686338 or email: nbrown@tendringdc.gov.uk

1 July 2009 - Customers Reassured After Changing Rooms Closed for Immediate Maintenance Work
Changing rooms at Manningtree Sports Centre have been closed for immediate work to be carried out on a water tank at the site.
1 July 2009 - Air Show Organisers Start to Prepare for Take-Off
Final preparations are starting to take shape for Clacton Air Show which is now less than two months away.
30 June 2009 - Beach Patrol Teams Prepare for Busy Period
Heat wave temperatures and an influx of visitors to Tendring's golden sands have led to an increase in incidents for beach patrol teams and seafront supervisors.
30 June 2009 - Properties Demolished as Crackdown on Bad Housing Begins
A major initiative is underway to demolish and remove derelict and vacant properties in Jaywick.
26 June 2009 - Future of Historic Thorpe Building in the Spotlight
Tendring District Council's Cabinet has called for urgent investigations into what action can be taken to save Thorpe's historic maltings.
25 June 2009 - Last Chance to Buy a Low Cost Compost Bin
Tendring District Council (TDC) has joined forces with the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) to encourage residents to get composting this summer.
24 June 2009 - Town Centre Water Feature to Reopen
Clacton's town centre water feature is back up and running again in time for the main summer season.
23 June 2009 - Sea Defence Work Gets the Go Ahead
A vital £1million plus scheme to strengthen crumbling sea walls at Holland-on-Sea has been given the green light.
15 June 2009 - Tendring Matters
Downloadable copy of your information paper from the Council
10 June 2009 - Flying the Flag in Tendring
A specially commissioned Armed Forces Day Flag will be flying high in Tendring later this month.
8 June 2009 - Five Buildings Shortlisted for Tendring Design Award
The top five buildings have been shortlisted for the prestigious Tendring Design Award 2009.
8 June 2009 - Tour De Tendring Makes a Successful Return
What a comeback! One of Tendring's most popular events returned in style with hundreds of riders taking to the roads of the District.
5 June 2009 - Speak Out Over Improving Tendring's Open Spaces
Time is fast running out for you to make your views known on how you would like to see open spaces in Tendring improved.
3 June 2009 - Chance for Voluntary Organisations to get Valuable Advice and Help
A flagship conference aimed at strengthening the position of voluntary organisations is heading for Clacton.
2 June 2009 - Safeguarding the Special Character of Manningtree and Mistley
A new plan is being drawn up to protect the very special character of two places on the Stour estuary for the future - and residents are being urged to have a major input into the scheme.
2 June 2009 - Officer Retires after 28 Years' Service to Community
A long-serving planning officer is retiring from Tendring District Council (TDC).
2 June 2009 - Fun for All the Family at Tendring's Leisure Centres
A family fun day staged at leisure centres across Tendring has been hailed a success.
1 June 2009 - Big Turnout for Special Event to Honour War Veterans in Tendring
Almost 200 war veterans and their guests are expected on parade for a special event to be staged in their honour.
1 June 2009 - Council Wants Residents to Speak up Over Brighton Road Land
Residents in Holland-on-Sea are being given the chance to air their views over a site in their town.
1 June 2009 - Youngsters Perform with One of Europe's Top Touring Ballet Companies
Youngsters from Tendring got the unique chance to perform in public with the Vienna Festival Ballet.
29 May 2009 - Children Inspired by London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Children from Tendring have had the chance to enjoy and achieve as part of an initiative to celebrate dance and sport.
28 May 2009 - Residents Reassured After Tests For Lead in Water Supply Prove Negative
Tests carried out on the water supply to residents in sheltered accommodation for the elderly in Lawford have proved negative for lead.
26 May 2009 - Warning After Boy Rescued From Sea
Tendring District Council have issued an urgent warning after a ten-year-old boy was rescued from the sea at Clacton.
21 May 2009 - Do You See the Petanque Court at Clacton?
The search is on to find out exactly how many people use the petanque court at Clacton's Vista Road Recreation Ground.
21 May 2009 - Council Provides Bottled Water to Residents as a Precaution
Residents living in sheltered accommodation are being provided with bottled water to drink as a precaution.
20 May 2009 - Still Time to Nominate Your Favourite Building!
Have you put forward your favourite building for the prestigious Tendring Design Award yet?
19 May 2009 - Jaywick Gets a Spring Clean from Volunteers
A major effort to give Jaywick a spring clean has been hailed a success.
18 May 2009 - Thefts Put Lives at Serious Risk at Clacton
An urgent plea has been made to help catch those responsible for stealing lifebelts along Clacton seafront.
14 May 2009 - Clacton Children Help Design New Play Area!
Children in Clacton have had their first chance to try out a new £50,000 play area - which they helped to design themselves!
14 May 2009 - On Yer Bike for the Tour De Tendring!
Cycle enthusiasts are preparing to saddle up for the return of the Tour de Tendring.
14 May 2009 - 20,000 and Counting... Village Resident gets Upgraded!
A pensioner from Great Bentley is the 20,000th person in Tendring to take advantage of the key to enjoying Tendring District Council's superb leisure facilities.
13 May 2009 - New Chairman for Tendring District Council
Former Frinton hotelier Nick Turner is celebrating ten years as a Tendring District Councillor by becoming its new chairman.
8 May 2009 - Tendring Secures a Third Blue Flag
The results of the annual Blue Flag Awards for UK beaches were announced today.
8 May 2009 - Statement from the Executive Leader of Tendring District Council
Executive Leader of Tendring District Council Neil Stock announces his new cabinet:
5 May 2009 - Free Car Parking
Visitors to three seafront car parks will benefit from free car parking.
5 May 2009 - A Strategy for Improving Open Spaces in Tendring
Community views are needed on a draft strategy for creating, improving and protecting open spaces in Tendring to meet the needs of the changing population.
29 April 2009 - Tendring Residents, Make Your Mark in "Register to Vote Week"
People in Tendring could be missing out on their right to vote in the upcoming June elections - without even knowing it!
28 April 2009 - Car Park to Get Much-Needed Facelift
A seaside car park is set for a welcome £85,000 makeover which will help provide a new gateway to the area.
28 April 2009 - Council Identifies Next Area of Sea Defences at Risk
Inspections have been carried out to identify the next area of sea defences at Holland-on-Sea in need or repair.
28 April 2009 - Plans to Control Long Stay Parking on Clacton Seafront
New moves are in the pipeline in a bid to put a halt to overnight - and even longer - parking of vehicles on Clacton seafront.
27 April 2009 - Take Part in Jaywick Clean-Up Operation
Residents in Jaywick are being offered the chance to help clean-up their environment.
27 April 2009 - Free Futsal Tournament for Youngsters in Clacton-on-Sea
Youngsters in Tendring have the chance to take part in a free five-a-side Futsal tournament next month - and there is still time to get your entry in.
24 April 2009 - Prestigious Award to Promote Excellence in Design Returns
It's back! The successful Tendring Design Award is returning in 2009 in a bid to encourage excellence in buildings across the District.
24 April 2009 - Don't Lose Your Right to Vote
Things can often get lost or forgotten when moving house.
23 April 2009 - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Confirmed
Aircraft are starting to queue up on the runway to take part in this year's Clacton Air Show.
22 April 2009 - Seafront Team Help Injured Toddler
Clacton Beach Patrol Team helped a mother and toddler after the 17-month-old boy hit his head on a Pier support on the beach.
21 April 2009 - How to Stimulate Town Centres in a Recession
Local Councils have a major role to play in helping to prevent high street decline in north Essex and Suffolk during the recession.
20 April 2009 - Lifebelt Thieves Strike Again at Clacton
Leisure bosses at Tendring District Council (TDC) today made an urgent plea for help to catch thieves who continue to steal lifebelts from Clacton seafront putting lives at risk.
20 April 2009 - Help Combat the Credit Crunch with Real Nappies
Real Nappies can save families money - as well as help the planet.
17 April 2009 - Calling All Residents in the Great Bentley Area!
Do you live in the rural areas, particularly in Central and West Tendring, and want the chance to question members of Tendring District Council's (TDC) Cabinet over issues that concern you?
17 April 2009 - Cash Backing for Tendring's Talented Sports People
Cash funding is up for grabs for Tendring's talented sportsmen and women to help them realise their full potential.
17 April 2009 - Have EU Secured Your Vote?
Some European Union citizens living in Tendring could be missing out on the right to vote on June 4 according to Local Returning Officer John Hawkins and the Electoral Commission.
17 April 2009 - Sign up to Raise Money for Charity and Get Fit
Members of a gym in Dovercourt are getting ready to complete 100km next month in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
16 April 2009 - New Professional Pantomine Deal Signed - Oh Yes It Is!
It may only be April, but a deal has been struck to bring a professional pantomime company to Tendring this winter with a bumper 22 shows on offer.
16 April 2009 - Arsonists Strike at Frinton Beach Huts
Beach hut owners in Frinton have been left with a trail of damage and destruction after arsonists struck overnight.
14 April 2009 - Plans Prepared for Next Phase of Sea Defence Work at Holland-On-Sea
Plans are in the pipeline for a new £1 million scheme to repair sea defences at Holland-on-Sea.
9 April 2009 - Part of Lower Promenade Closed to Vehicles
A short section of the Lower Promenade at
9 April 2009 - Summer Re-opening Target for Town's Water Feature
New plans are under way to have Clacton's popular water feature re-opened for the summer season.
8 April 2009 - Tendring's War Veterans Enlist for a Special Event
8 April 2009 - Views Sought on a Proposed Major Development Brief for Harwich's Navyard
Residents, businesses and organisations are being urged to come forward and have their say on a major redevelopment in Harwich.
8 April 2009 - Season Underway For Beach Patrol Teams
Beach Patrols and Seafront Wardens in Tendring are bracing themselves for a busy summer season this year.
7 April 2009 - Huge Demand For Tendring's Holiday Guide
Visitors should be making their way to Tendring this summer - if the demand for the Essex Sunshine Coast Holiday Guide is anything to go by.
7 April 2009 - Theft of 30 lifebelts put lives at risk
Thieves and vandals have made off with 30 lifebelts from Clacton seafront putting lives at risk in the lead up to the new season.
3 April 2009 - Choose A Greener Easter This Year
Environmentally-conscious residents in Tendring are being urged to go for a greener option this Easter.
3 April 2009 - Job Done! More Than 10,000 Trees Planted In Tendring
A major project to plant 10,000 new trees around the Tendring District has been completed.
2 April 2009 - Red Arrows Confirm Double Act For Clacton Air Show
It's official! The world famous Red Arrows will be performing on both days of this year's Clacton Air Show.
2 April 2009 - New Record For Popular Leisure Facility
People are flocking to sign up at Clacton's Lifestyles Health and Fitness Club - despite the recession.
1 April 2009 - Cash Windfall Will Make A Real Splash!
Residents in the Frinton and Walton area will benefit from a new Government cash handout of £232,000 announced today.
1 April 2009 - Planning For The Future Of Manningtree And Mistley
New plans are being drawn up to safeguard the special character of a town and a village fronting the Stour estuary.
1 April 2009 - Warning - Dog Bans to Bite on Designated Beaches
Dog owners are being warned that seasonal bans come into force on a number of beaches across Tendring next month in an effort to keep the District's golden sands as clean as possible this summer.
30 March 2009 - Cyclists Sign Up For Their Big Day
Cyclists are rushing to sign up to take part in the Tour de Tendring.
20 March 2009 - Council Staff Look After Lost Lucky
Caring staff at Tendring District Council (TDC) are looking after a lost bunny until her owner can be found.
20 March 2009 - Weeley Collection Office opening hours
The hours of operation at Tendring District Council's (TDC) Weeley collection office are to be reduced to meet the decreasing demand for the service.
20 March 2009 - Lucky (Sparkle) The Bunny Is Reunited With Its Owner
The rabbit found sitting on the pavement on the St Osyth Bypass by Tendring District Council's dog warden has been reunited with her owner - who works in the Council's Housing Services!
20 March 2009 - Council Planting 1,000 New Trees In Clacton
Residents will be helping Tendring District Council (TDC) to plant around 1,000 new trees in Clacton next week.
19 March 2009 - Donkeys Take To The Sands At Clacton
Donkeys made a welcome return to the beach at Clacton today after an absence of more than 20 years.
19 March 2009 - Cash Funding To Continue For Activities For Young People
Vital funding of £25,000 is being pumped into providing activities for youngsters in Tendring this summer.
19 March 2009 - Easter Holiday Activity Program Unveiled
A whole host of activities have been lined-up for youngsters across Tendring this Easter holiday.
19 March 2009 - Princes Theatre To Hold Roadshow For Young People
A special roadshow aimed at providing advice to young people on a range of issues rolls into Tendring next week.
18 March 2009 - Anger Over Vandalised Trees
An urgent plea has gone out in a bid to catch "mindless vandals" who virtually destroyed three silver birch trees which were only planted last month.
17 March 2009 - Special Event To Honour Tendring's War Veterans
A special tea dance is being laid on at the Princes Theatre, Clacton Town Hall, to honour those who have given so much for their country over so many years.
17 March 2009 - Seawall at Frinton gets a facelift
Work is continuing to reface the seawall at Frinton as part of an ongoing repair programme along the Tendring coastline.
17 March 2009 - Don't Miss Out! Planning for Houses And Jobs
A new initiative to gather views and opinions on the future development of Tendring will get underway this month.
17 March 2009 - Free Swimming For Tendring Residents Launched At Walton
Children joined with older residents from the Tendring area to create a splash and help launch a new free swimming initiative.
17 March 2009 - Clacton promenade To Be Resurfaced
A £50,000 scheme to resurface part of Clacton's Lower Promenade will get under way next week.
16 March 2009 - Raising cash for Comic Relief
Staff at Tendring District Council (TDC) played their part to help raise funds for Comic Relief.
16 March 2009 - Preparing for take-off!
Preparations are well under way for one of the biggest events on Tendring's calendar.
10 March 2009 - Council welcomes appeal judgement over car salesman
A secondhand car salesman has lost his appeal to overturn a successful Council prosecution over selling vehicles on a public road.
10 March 2009 - Bid for prestigious Blue Flag status for beach
A new bid has been made for prestigious European Blue Flag status for a beach at Clacton.
10 March 2009 - Major tree planting scheme passes half way mark
A mammoth effort to plant 10,000 new trees in Tendring has hit the half way mark.
10 March 2009 - Free swimming for thousands of people
Thousands of residents from across Tendring will be able to take up the chance of free swimming sessions from the start of next month.
6 March 2009 - More cash for children's play areas in Tendring
A major investment in improving play facilities for children in Tendring is set to rise to around £700,000 by the end of the year.
5 March 2009 - Residents turn out for free advice on benefits and support
A new initiative aimed at ensuring that residents in Tendring are claiming all the benefits they are entitled to proved a success - and is likely to be repeated.
5 March 2009 - Cabinet is back on the road again
Residents in the Brightlingsea area are to get the chance to quiz members of Tendring District Council's (TDC) Cabinet about issues affecting them.
4 March 2009 - Home composting proves popular in Tendring
Residents across Tendring are continuing to respond to the campaign to encourage them to look at green ways of dealing with their household waste.
3 March 2009 - Councillor suspended for three months
A Tendring District Councillor has been suspended for three months after appearing before the Council's Standards Committee.
2 March 2009 - Donkey rides set to make comeback at Clacton
They are just as much a traditional feature of the British seaside resort as Punch and Judy, deckchairs and candy floss; and now - after an absence of around 20 years - donkey rides are about to make a welcome return to Clacton.
27 February 2009 - Sports Pavilon Scheme Scores With Football Foundation
A new £638,000 sports pavilion and changing room project in Clacton has won a major grant from the Football Foundation.
27 February 2009 - Developer Fined Twice In Three Days For Breaches Of Rules
Tendring District Council (TDC) has welcomed the courts handing out hefty fines for breaches of planning and environmental laws.
25 February 2009 - Time to get Active4Life
Exercise sessions for the over 50's are to be taken out into the community in a bid to encourage more people to improve their health and fitness.
25 February 2009 - Event promoting opportunity for new skills proves a hit
An initiative set up to help unemployed residents and people looking for new skills has been hailed a success.
25 February 2009 - Backing The Battle To Tackle Knife Crime In Tendring
The Councilhas backed a new initiative to help reduce knife crime in the area.
25 February 2009 - Don't Miss Out On Vital Benefits
Residents across Tendring are being urged to ensure they are claiming all the benefits they are entitled to.
23 February 2009 - Vital Cash Windfall For More Than 20 Voluntary Groups
The number of voluntary groups in Tendring to have shared in a new cash windfall continues to grow.
23 February 2009 - Action Plan To Reduce Costs And Maintain Frontline Services To Residents
Tendring District Council (TDC) is investigating ways of reducing costs without affecting the quality of the frontline services it provides to its residents.
23 February 2009 - Bid For Cash For Country Park For Harwich Area
The result of a bid for £400,000 to provide a country park for local people in the Harwich area could be known within months.
23 February 2009 - A Balanced Budget For Now And Into The Future
Residents in Tendring are to benefit from a balanced budget which aims to tackle the issues of the current economic crisis while still meeting aspirations for the future.
23 February 2009 - Business Summit Is A Sweet Success
A business summit aimed at helping companies in Tendring survive the recession was a real hit with more than 130 delegates benefiting from the event.
23 February 2009 - Cash to spend right across Tendring
Up to £120,000 will be spent again in communities across Tendring after a new initiative proved a huge success in its first year.
17 February 2009 - Bid For Special National Status For Seafront
Abid has been made for a prestigious national status for part of Clacton seafront.
17 February 2009 - Vandals Rip Up Seafront Shrubs
A Council leisure chief has appealed for the public's help to catch young vandals who have pulled up plants and shrubs on Dovercourt seafront.
13 February 2009 - Rubbish Free Event Comes To Tendring
A campaign aimed at reducing the amount of rubbish produced by residents across Essex is heading to Tendring.
13 February 2009 - Taking A Tough Line With Drivers Who Use Mobile Phones
Tendring District Councillors want to see tougher action taken against public service drivers who are caught illegally using mobile phones in their vehicles.
13 February 2009 - Working Together For The Future Of The Naze
Groups and organisations have joined forces to continue the battle to save Walton's historic Naze from being lost to future generations.
13 February 2009 - Tree Scheme Continues To Spread Across The District
A major initiative to plant trees in Tendring continues to grow and grow.
11 February 2009 - Flood Evacuees Provided With Accommodation
Residents in Clacton who were evacuated from their homes due to flooding have all been provided with alternative accommodation.
10 February 2009 - Evacuated Residents Being Taken Care Of At Rest Centre
Eleven residents evacuated from bungalows in the Gorse Lane area of Clacton are being looked after at a rest centre.
10 February 2009 - Appeal For Help To Track Down Fly Tippers
An urgent appeal has been made for help to trace environmental terrorists who dumped tyres, gas bottles and other materials in the Tendring countryside.
10 February 2009 - Update on Residents Evacuated From Homes In Clacton
A total of 12 homes in the Gorse Lane area of Clacton were affected by flooding today - and five households were evacuated.
10 February 2009 - Residents Evacuated From Homes In Clacton
A number of residents in Clacton are being evacuated from their homes due to flooding.
9 February 2009 - Brook Country Park To Open This Summer
A new country park is planned to open up in Tendring in July.
9 February 2009 - Play Your Part To Take Action Against Inconsiderate & Illegal Parking
Action can and will be taken against inconsiderate motorists who illegally block dropped kerbs in Tendring - but only if a complaint is made against them.
9 February 2009 - Join The World's Biggest Swim
Residents across Tendring are being urged to make a real splash by taking part in a popular nationwide event to raise cash for charity.
6 February 2009 - Tendring's Top Sports Personalities Collect Awards
It was a night to celebrate for Tendring's sporting stars as they scooped a host of awards to mark their outstanding achievements over the past year.
6 February 2009 - Schoolchildren help tree scheme to grow
Around 60 schoolchildren played their part in helping a tree planting initiative branch out in Tendring.
6 February 2009 - Waste And Recycling Collections Completed Despite The Weather
Residents across Tendring have enjoyed an uninterrupted waste collection service over the past week - despite the ice and snow.
3 February 2009 - Fun-Packed Activity Programme For Children At Half Term
It's time to get into the Zone again!
3 February 2009 - Busiest Ever Year For Referred Exercise Programme
A special programme aimed at helping patients in the Harwich area get back to health and fitness is going from strength to strength.
28 January 2009 - Date Set For Popular Cycle Event To Return
The Tour de Tendring will be back on the road on this summer.
28 January 2009 - Get Fit And Have Fun At Town Swimming Pool
If you are looking for a fun way to get fit then pop along to Frinton and Walton Swimming Pool.
26 January 2009 - Council Places High Priority On Cleaning Streets
Tendring District Council (TDC) has reassured residents that it takes the cleanliness of its streets very seriously.
26 January 2009 - Delivery Of Black Bags On Schedule
The task of delivering more than 3million black bags for household waste to around 60,000 homes in Tendring is on target.
26 January 2009 - Tendring Business Summit a big hit
A business summit staged to provide help and advice to companies across Tendring during the current economic downturn has been hailed a success.
21 January 2009 - Opportunities For New Skills For Tendring Residents
Unemployed residents and people looking to learn new skills are being urged to make the most of a free event designed to help them.
20 January 2009 - Stand Up To Hatred - Tendring Remembers Victims Of The Holocaust
A ceremony is to be staged on Clacton seafront as part of the nationwide events to pay tribute to victims of the Holocaust.
19 January 2009 - New Activities For Youngsters At Harwich Sports Centre
Children in the Harwich area are being the given the chance to try out a new activity at weekends.
19 January 2009 - Sign Up To Help Improve Your Environment
Work is due to start on planting 10,000 new trees at eight sites in Tendring in February.
19 January 2009 - Top Sporting Personalities In Tendring To Be Honoured At Awards Night
The wait is almost over for Tendring's sporting stars with the leading personalities of 2008 picking up their awards next month.
16 January 2009 - Dont Miss Out On Your Chance To Access Support To Survive The Economic Down Turn
More than 100 people have booked places for a free business summit aimed to help firms and companies across Tendring get through the economic downturn.
16 January 2009 - It's Official - Tendring Residents Produce Less Waste
Residents in Tendring are playing their part in helping to reduce the amount of household waste generated in the UK.
16 January 2009 - Residents advised over port expansion work
Major piling work is to be carried out as part of a scheme to expand the Port of Felixstowe - and the noise is likely to be heard by residents in the Harwich area.
15 January 2009 - New Activities For Town's Sports Centre
Two new activities have been introduced at Manningtree Sports Centre to help encourage people to take up exercise.
14 January 2009 - Work On Sea Defence Scheme Progressing
Work on a £1.2million scheme to repair vital sea defences at Holland-on-Sea is well underway.
13 January 2009 - Chance To Have Your Say On Village Plans
Residents of two Tendring villages are being given the chance to have their say on important new plans affecting the future of where they live.
9 January 2009 - Helping To Support Businesses
The Council is bringing in new measures to help businesses battling through the credit crunch.
9 January 2009 - CCTV Coverage Extended To Include New Play Area
Closed Circuit Television Cameras have been put up at a new children's play area to increase safety and help combat vandalism.
7 January 2009 - Bid For Cash For £750,000 Scheme To Improve Dovercourt Seafront
A major bid has been made for £480,000 to help develop an area of Dovercourt seafront and improve the environment for future generations.
23 December 2008 - New Year, New Inflatable, New Session
Come and join the fun at Dovercourt Swimming Pool!
22 December 2008 - Early Christmas Present For Voluntary Organisation
A number of Voluntary Groups across Tendring have shared an early Christmas present of more than £15,000 under a new initiative.
22 December 2008 - Services Available For Residents Over Christmas Period
Tendring District Council (TDC) has plans in place for many of its frontline services to continue for residents over Christmas and New Year.
19 December 2008 - Watch Out For Black Bag Delivery!
Residents across Tendring will receive their annual delivery of black bags for domestic waste starting next month.
19 December 2008 - Help Needed To Plant 10,000 New Trees Across Tendring
A plea is being made for volunteers who are needed to help plant 10,000 new trees across the Tendring District.
19 December 2008 - Credit Crunch - How We Can Help
A new free leaflet has been put together to help those struggling to cope with the credit crunch.
16 December 2008 - Cash Windfall For Tendring Groups
Six groups and organisations from across Tendring have shared a cash windfall of more than £10,000.
15 December 2008 - Sporty Tendring!
Residents In Tendring Becoming More Active - And That's Official
15 December 2008 - Council Embraces New National Plan For Teaching Swimming
Children are to benefit from pools in Tendring signing up to a new national plan for teaching swimming.
11 December 2008 - Join In The Fun At Clacton Leisure Centre
A new initiative is being staged at Clacton Leisure Centre to encourage more people with disabilities to make use of the facilities.
11 December 2008 - Accessing Vital Support To Survive The Economic Downturn
Companies and firms from across Tendring are being given the chance to access the vital support they need to help survive the global downturn.
11 December 2008 - Survey On Energy Efficiency Under Way
Residents across Tendring can play a major role in the effort to identify areas of fuel poverty in the District and help ensure it gets its share of Government cash.
5 December 2008 - Planning Service Praised In National Report
A national report into how the process of seeking planning permission should be overhauled has highlighted Tendring District Council (TDC) as providing good practice.
5 December 2008 - Council To Pass VAT Reduction On To Residents
Tendring District Council (TDC) is to pass a cut in VAT on to residents using its services and facilities.
5 December 2008 - Tendring A Winner In Bonus Cash Payments For Free Swimming
Tendring is to receive more than £180,000 to provide free swimming for many of its residents after picking up a bonus payment from the Government.
5 December 2008 - Families Give New £114,000 Play Area Thumbs Up
Children and parents have given a new play area in Clacton top marks.
5 December 2008 - Land Girls receive recognition at special ceremony
Thirty unsung heroes of the Second World War were honoured at a special ceremony at Clacton Town Hall today.
5 December 2008 - Everyone's a Winner!
More than 30 teams packed into Clacton Town Hall to battle it out in a festive quiz which raised £700 for charity.
5 December 2008 - Matthew Collects Prestigious Award
Senior Estates Officer Matthew Wicks has rounded off six years of continual study by picking up a top accolade.
5 December 2008 - Opening of new £384,000 sports and community facility
Villagers were today celebrating the opening of a new sports and community facility.
5 December 2008 - Getting on the right track
Youngsters from all over Tendring had plenty to celebrate at a special ceremony to mark their outstanding achievements during the past year.
4 December 2008 - Getting Prepared For The Pantomime Season
More than 40 youngsters from across Tendring are busy brushing up on their song, dance and slapstick ready for this winter's popular family pantomime.
1 December 2008 - Safeguarding The Special Character Of Great Holland And Kirby-Le-Soken
Important new plans are being drawn up to protect the special character of two villages for the future - and residents are being given the chance to have their say on the way forward.
24 November 2008 - A Bit Of Give And Take To Reduce Waste
Are you looking for a bike? Want to swap your spare spoons for a new necklace? Fancy some different Christmas decorations to make a change from last year?
24 November 2008 - Advice For Businesses On How To Avoid Pitfalls
Are you running a business in Tendring and would benefit from expert advice on how to avoid the pitfalls of filling out VAT returns?
24 November 2008 - Work On New £114,000 Play Area Complete
Contractors have completed work on a new £114,000 play area for youngsters in Clacton.
24 November 2008 - Appeal To Residents Over Dead Dog
The Councilmade an urgent appeal to residents in Jaywick to help retrieve the body of a dead dog.
24 November 2008 - Vandalised Edwardian Shelter Rebuilt
A £40,000 project to rebuild a vandalised and dilapidated Edwardian shelter on Dovercourt seafront has been hailed a success.
24 November 2008 - Shakespeare Helps To Get Anti-Bullying Message Across
Actors used Shakespeare's Richard III to help get an anti-bullying message across to school pupils in Clacton.
19 November 2008 - Extra family fun in Clacton this Christmas
A new initiative has been set up to help boost trade and provide some extra family fun for shoppers in Clacton this festive season.
19 November 2008 - World Cup Ambassador To Open New Community Facility
A new village sports pavilion has risen from the ashes after being destroyed by arsonists five years ago.
19 November 2008 - Resident's Early Christmas Present for Town
Clacton is being gifted a 24ft Christmas tree for the town centre - thanks to the generosity of a resident.
19 November 2008 - Residents in Tendring to benefit from an improved payments system
Residents throughout Tendring are set to benefit from a major upgrade to the way in which they can make payments to their District Council.
17 November 2008 - Work To Start On Sea Defence Project At Holland-On-Sea
Contractors are due to begin work on a £1.2 million scheme to repair vital sea defences at Holland-on-Sea later this month.
17 November 2008 - Open Spaces - Still Time To Give Us Your Views
The Councilhas been working with environmental consultancy The Landscape Partnership to ask the community what they like - and don't like - about their local green spaces.
14 November 2008 - Enter Your Team For Popular Charity Quiz
Don't miss out of the chance to put your knowledge to the test and raise money for worthy causes.
14 November 2008 - Duck House Gets Much-Needed Makeover
There comes a time in the life of any home when you need to call in the builders for some running repairs.
14 November 2008 - Working Together On Environmental Clean-Up
Residents in Parkeston joined forces with this Counciland their local Parish Council in a bid to smarten up their environment.
14 November 2008 - Youngsters Turn Out In Force For Dance Workshop
Around 50 youngsters stepped out to Clacton's Princes Theatre to pick up some top dance tips.
14 November 2008 - Pudsey pops in to boost the coffers!
Pudsey Bear made a surprise visit to the offices of Tendring District Council to boost fundraising for Children in Need.
14 November 2008 - Time to nominate Tendring's Sporting Stars
Who are the top sporting stars in Tendring in 2008?
11 November 2008 - An act of remembrance
Council Members, Staff and members of the public gathered outside Clacton Town Hall for an Act of Remembrance for Armistice Day.
3 November 2008 - Open Space For The Future
Don't miss out on the chance to have your say on improving the provision of open spaces around you.
3 November 2008 - Launch Of New Access Guide For Tendring
A new guide providing vital information on access to 1,000 venues across Tendring is to be launched thismonth.
3 November 2008 - Tendring Leading The Way On Public Loos
Local Councils across England and Wales have come under fire for the lack of public toilets they provide for their residents.
3 November 2008 - Carbon Footprint Reduced By New Equipment
An £11,000 investment in new shredding equipment will help us to significantly reduceour carbon footprint.
3 November 2008 - LAND GIRLS TO BE HONOURED AT SPECIAL CEREMONY
More than 20 unsung heroes of the Second World War will be honoured at a special ceremony in Tendring next month.
1 November 2008 - Raising Hundreds Of Pounds For Charity
Staff and Members at Tendring District Council have helped to raise more than £1,000 for charity in the past month.
27 October 2008 - Council Launches Advice Campaign To Kick-Start Local Recycling
Essex County Council has launched a county-wide recycling advice campaign to help residents who could be recycling more.
27 October 2008 - Fountain Remains Temporarily Closed As A Result Of New Water Quality Guidance
Clacton Town Centre's water fountain will remain closed while Tendring District Council (TDC) considers the implications of new draft national water quality guidelines.
27 October 2008 - Work To Start On Popular Children's Play Area
Work on the biggest single investment by Tendring District Council (TDC) in a children's play area gets under way next week.
27 October 2008 - Council Keeps Its Investments Under Close Scrutiny
Tendring District Council (TDC) is continuing to keep a close eye on its investments to ensure that it maintains a balanced portfolio.
14 October 2008 - Children Take Up Opportunity To Bang The Drum
Youngsters in Tendring grabbed the chance to let off steam and make a loud noise at a special workshop staged at Clacton's Princes Theatre.
13 October 2008 - Final Call To Tendring's Land Girls
Calling all Land Girls in Tendring!
13 October 2008 - Project To Improve Health Is A Hit
Residents in Clacton have jumped at the offer of free activity sessions as part of a new pilot project to help improve their health.
13 October 2008 - Recycling In Tendring Hits New Record
Environmentally-conscious residents across Tendring just keep on smashing their own record for the amount of waste they recycle.
9 October 2008 - Three Free Swims For Youngsters
Youngsters under 16 are being offered three free swims at Tendring District Council (TDC) swimming pools over the coming half term holiday.
6 October 2008 - New Safer Goalposts Are A Real Winner
Footballers in the Harwich and Dovercourt area have scored with improved equipment being provided for them at a popular local facility.
6 October 2008 - Chairman Joins In Anniversary Celebrations
Tendring District Council Chairman Roy Smith travelled to Poland to take part in celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of town twinning in Swidnica.
2 October 2008 - Investment In Recycling Sites
Recycling sites across Tendring are in for a much-needed facelift with thousands of pounds being spent on upgrading facilities.
2 October 2008 - Are You Looking Forward To Next Summer?
It may only be a few weeks since the summer season drew to a close but the tourism team at Tendring District Council (TDC) is already looking ahead to ways of pulling in the visitors next year.
2 October 2008 - Tendring To Get 10,000 New Trees
Community groups in Tendring are to be given the chance to get involved in helping to plant 10,000 new trees across the District.
30 September 2008 - Land Army To Be Honoured In Tendring
Surviving members of the Women's Land Army in Tendring are to receive the recognition they deserve with a special ceremony to be staged to honour their achievements.
30 September 2008 - New Powers To Remove Unlicensed Vehicles
Residents across Tendring are being warned that important changes in the law over the removal of unlicensed vehicles come into force fromOctober 1st 2008.
24 September 2008 - One Of The Busiest Summers Ever For Beach Patrol Team
Beach Patrols and Seafront Wardens in Tendring experienced one of their busiest ever summers - tackling more than 1,100 incidents.
23 September 2008 - Significant Changes To Rules On Development Of Homes
Residents across Tendring are urged to beware that new rules come into force next month over what development can take place to their homes without needing planning permission.
22 September 2008 - Preparing Your Family For An Emergency
What would you need in an emergency? Tendring District Council (TDC) is encouraging residents to think about what they might need and to put those items into an emergency grab bag.
22 September 2008 - YOU TALK - WE LISTEN
Are you concerned about any policing or crime issues in your area? If so, the Tendring Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP) and Essex Police Authority want to hear about them.
22 September 2008 - Tell Us What You Think Of Public Services In Tendring?
We need your views! Tendring District Council (TDC) is working with its partners and Essex County Council to find out residents' views on public services across the area.
18 September 2008 - Tendring Matters Autumn 2008 edition
The autumn edition of the Council's information paper - Tendring Matters - is now available.
18 September 2008 - Pilot Scheme for Evening Cabinet Meetings
Residents across Tendring who work during the day will get the chance to attend Council Cabinet meetings for the very first time.
16 September 2008 - Outstanding contributions to the Community recognised
Residents in Tendring have benefited from improved services and a better quality of life - thanks to the outstanding work of two local groups.
14 September 2008 - Design Review Panel Visits Tendring
A Design Review Panel has visited Tendring today to provide independent advice to applicants and the Council on some key development projects.
11 September 2008 - Mistley Quay - TDC Statement
The District Council has concluded (on the information available) that on two counts the erection of a fence two metres high on Mistley Quay in the location proposed would not amount to development requiring planning permission.
26 August 2008 - Lost Children Reunited With Parents
A scheme to reunite lost children with their parents on Clacton seafront has been hailed a success.
21 August 2008 - Children's Play Area Set For £100,000 Plus Facelift
A children's play area in Clacton is to undergo a major £115,000 makeover to improve facilities at the site.
15 August 2008 - Olympic Handover Flag Comes To Clacton
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games has announced that an Olympic Handover Flag will be raised at Clacton Leisure Centre to celebrate the moment when London becomes the official Olympic Games Host City.
15 August 2008 - Making Planning More Accessible
Residents across Tendring are set to benefit from a host of fresh initiatives which will give them greater access to planning issues in the District.
14 August 2008 - Essex Air Ambulance Signs Up To Fly At Clacton Air Show
The final programme of aircraft preparing to take to the runway for the Clacton Air Show continues to grow.
14 August 2008 - Council waiting for report on water fountain
Clacton's popular Town Centre water fountain will remain closed until the Councilhas received a report on the design and operation of the water treatment.
14 August 2008 - Appeal For Help Over Vandalism Of Tendring's Toilets
Environmental bosses at Tendring District Council have put out an urgent appeal to the public in a bid to put a halt to a regular act of vandalism at a town centre public convenience.
7 August 2008 - On Yer Bike Rob!
On Yer Bike Rob!
7 August 2008 - Increasing Opportunities To Get The Recycling Message Across To All Ages
Tendring District Council (TDC) is taking every opportunity to get its recycling message over to residents.
7 August 2008 - Reviving a Structure From Harwich's Past For The Future
A vandalised and dilapidated Victorian seafront shelter is being rebuilt on the town's seafront to recreate part of its history.
7 August 2008 - Residents Support Community Facility
People in Brightlingsea have responded to a plea to use the town's open air swimming pool this summer - or risk the chance of losing it forever.
7 August 2008 - Training And Development Programme Breaks New Ground
Residents in Tendring, Colchester and Ipswich can expect an improved service from their Councillors - thanks to a new £140,000 programme to raise personal standards.
7 August 2008 - Happy Smiley Faces All Round!
Almost 300 children were given a free taxi ride to Clacton for a day of fun and entertainment.
7 August 2008 - Air Show Organisers Preparing For Lift Off With Additional Attractions
Air Show Organisers Preparing For Lift Off With Additional Attractions
1 August 2008 - BEACH PATROL TEAM TRY TO HELP SAVE MAN'S LIFE AT WALTON
Two members ofthe Beach Patrol Team sprang into action after they were called to go to the aid of a man who collapsed in the sea at Walton today.
28 July 2008 - Residents Urged To Seek Grants To Create Warmer Homes
A resident who landed a £2,700 grant for a new boiler to help keep his home warmer this winter has urged others to bid for cash themselves.
28 July 2008 - Concessonary Bus Pass Start Time Goes Back To 9am from 4th August
More than 30,000 residents across Tendring will benefit from a change to the start time for using Concessionary Bus Passes for journeys starting in Tendring as from August 4.
28 July 2008 - Researchers start work on assessing DisabledGo premises in Tendring
Researchers start work on assessing DisabledGo premises in Tendring
28 July 2008 - From Pool Supervisor To Head Of Service
Kevin Harkin's first job in Local Government was as a seasonal swimming pool supervisor.
28 July 2008 - Seafront Staff Save Second Life In A Week
Beach Patrol Staff at Clacton have been hailed as heroes for the second time in a week after they pulled a drowning man from the sea.
28 July 2008 - Warning to bathers after man rescued from beach at Clacton
A leisure chief has issued an urgent warning to those taking a dip in the sea at Tendring's Coastal resorts after two near drowning incidents in the past week.
25 July 2008 - Beach Patrol Team Go To Aid Of Man Badly Injured In Fight
Tendring District Council's Beach Patrol team went to the aid of a man after he had part of his ear bitten off in a fight.
21 July 2008 - Researchers set to assess DisabledGo premises in Tendring
DisabledGo, a national initiative to encourage disabled people to visit shops, leisure centres and tourist attractions is set to descend on Tendring.
21 July 2008 - Successful Crackdown On Car Traders Acting Illegaly
An initiative to target rogue car traders acting illegally in Tendring has been hailed a success.
14 July 2008 - Register To Vote From The Comfort Of Your Armchair
Some residents across Tendring will not even have to leave their own homes to register to vote in future elections.
14 July 2008 - Bloom Judges Visit Clacton
Anglia in Bloom judges were out and about in Clacton on Friday taking a close look at the town for the 2008 competition.
14 July 2008 - Almost 300 Veterans Badges To Be Presented To Residents In Tendring
Veterans from across the Armed Forces in Tendring are set to be honoured and presented with a special badge at Clacton Town Hall.
10 July 2008 - Dart Fundraiser Cancelled
A fun darts night hosted by sporting icon Bobby George to raise money for Tendring charities has been cancelled.
10 July 2008 - Sign Up For Tendring's Summer Activity Programme
Don't miss your chance to get into the Zone this summer!
8 July 2008 - Green Light For Vital Sea Defence Work
A £1.2million scheme for coast defence works at Holland-on-Sea has been given the final all-clear.
8 July 2008 - School Council Gets An Insight Into Local Government
Members of a school council got the chance to find out more about how their District Council operates when they were invited to visit Clacton Town Hall.
8 July 2008 - Bobby Set To Thrill Darts Fans In Tendring
Sporting icon Bobby George is set to turn on the style in only the way he can in an event to raise cash for charities in Tendring.
8 July 2008 - Nuisance Noise Equipment Destroyed
Stereo equipment and televisions seized from a property in Jaywick are to go under the hammer - quite literally!

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