This page contains press releases from the last 12 months.

For further information, please contact Nigel Brown, Communications and Public Relations Manager on (01255) 686338.

• 9 March 2010 - Hunt is on for Fly-tippers in Tendring
  The search is on for fly-tippers who dumped waste - including hazardous chemicals and asbestos - at a number of sites across Tendring.
  
  
• 5 March 2010 - Parking Initiative Shortlisted for National Award
  An innovative scheme aimed at tackling anti-social parking in Tendring has been shortlisted for a prestigious honour.
  
  
• 3 March 2010 - Rachel is the New Town Centre Co-Ordinator for Tendring
  A new town centre co-ordinator is due to start work in Tendring later this month.
  
  
• 2 March 2010 - Extended Opening for Town's Sports Centre
  New plans have been put in place to expand the number of days Brightlingsea Sports Centre will open up to customers this year.
  
  
• 2 March 2010 - Three Schools Sign Up for New Healthy Scheme
  A new pilot scheme aimed at encouraging primary schoolchildren to be more active more often has been launched in Tendring.
  
  
• 26 February 2010 - Trying to Create a Quieter, Healthier Environment
  Is excessive noise making your life a misery?
  
  
• 25 February 2010 - Hat-trick of new loos for Dovercourt completed
  Residents and visitors to Dovercourt will benefit from three new public toilets which have cost £370,000 to install.
  
  
• 24 February 2010 - Be prepared for a flood emergency in Jaywick
  A special event is being staged to prepare residents and businesses in Jaywick for the potential devastation that can be caused by flooding and other emergency situations.
  
  
• 23 February 2010 - Are you ready for this year's General Election?
  While the date for this year's general election is not yet known, Tendring District Council (TDC) is urging residents not to wait until the date has been announced before they secure their right to vote
  
  
• 22 February 2010 - Antiques Fair proves a popular attraction
  Almost 1,000 people flocked to an Antiques, Vintage, Retro and Collectors Fair staged in Clacton at the weekend.
  
  
• 22 February 2010 - Young people get a taste for the stage
  Song, dance and drama were all on the bill as young people from across Tendring got the chance to sharpen up their talents.
  
  
• 22 February 2010 - Community leisure facility to get floodlights
  Work is due to start next month on providing floodlights for a popular leisure facility in Clacton
  
  
• 19 February 2010 - Sign up for Tendring Leisure Exhibition!
  Calling all clubs and groups involved in sports and leisure activities!
  
  
• 18 February 2010 - Don't be a Dirty Pig!
  Tendring District Council (TDC) is joining forces with Keep Britain Tidy in a bid to rid streets of fast food litter.
  
  
• 17 February 2010 - Owners encouraged to take part in Heritage Open Days
  The owners of places and spaces around Tendring are being encouraged to throw open their doors to visitors later this year.
  
  
• 17 February 2010 - Work Begins on two Multi-use Games Areas
  Contractors have started work on two new leisure facilities for young people in Tendring.
  
  
• 15 February 2010 - Council to reconsider promenade railings
  Moves to install new safety railings on Brightlingsea's Western Promenade have been put on ice and will be reconsidered.
  
  
• 15 February 2010 - More than £100,000 to be spent on two play areas
  Children are to benefit from the total revamp of two play areas in Tendring at a cost of £115,000.
  
  
• 15 February 2010 - Town Centre toilets to get £10,000 refurbishment
  Town centre toilets in Clacton are to get a £10,000 makeover.
  
  
• 11 February 2010 - Council goes live with online Licensing
  Applicants can save money by applying for licences on line after Tendring District Council (TDC) became one of the first local authorities in Essex to go live with a new system
  
  
• 10 February 2010 - Pupils brave the cold to take part in community project
  Children from a village school braved freezing cold temperatures and snow flurries to help plant 60 new trees at their local playing field.
  
  
• 10 February 2010 - Free swimming continues to make a real splash in Tendring
  Tendring is tops in Essex when it comes to residents taking up free swimming sessions.
  
  
• 8 February 2010 - Investigations to be carried out on seafront wall
  A small area of Clacton's Lower promenade has been sectioned off with railings while investigations are carried out into a wall which has become unstable.
  
  
• 8 February 2010 - Boost for special baby care unit in Colchester
  Staff at Tendring District Council (TDC) have handed over a donation of £235 to the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Colchester Hospital.
  
  
• 8 February 2010 - Former Clacton schoolboy promoted to a top Planning post
  Former Clacton schoolboy and keen amateur musician Gary Guiver has hit the right note with bosses and has been promoted to a top role in Planning Services at Tendring District Council (TDC).
  
  
• 5 February 2010 - Switch it off and help to reduce our Carbon Footprint
  A campaign has been launched in a bid to encourage staff at Tendring District Council (TDC) to do their bit to reduce the authority's carbon footprint.
  
  
• 3 February 2010 - Rufus reunited with Robert after eight weeks living rough
  After eight weeks lost in the Tendring countryside in snow and freezing temperatures Robert Atkinson feared the worst for his two-year-old Patterdale Terrier.
  
  
• 2 February 2010 - Need a hand to get on to the Property ladder?
  Residents across Tendring are being offered free advice to get on to the property ladder.
  
  
• 2 February 2010 - Be positive, Take charge and help reduce lanfill
  Residents across Tendring are being urged to take charge of how they dispose of used batteries
  
  
• 29 January 2010 - Change of venue for display of plan for Manningtree and Mistley
  Residents wanting to make their views known on a plan being drawn up to protect the special character of Manningtree and Mistley are being alerted of a change of venue for the event.
  
  
• 29 January 2010 - Bid for prestigious status for Frinton Gardens
  A bid has been made for prestigious national status for gardens on Frinton seafront.
  
  
• 29 January 2010 - New Bid for £250,000 for the Country Park for Harwich
  A fresh bid is to be made for funding to provide a country park for residents in the Harwich area.
  
  
• 27 January 2010 - New course for the Ladies!
  A new course is being run for women at Manningtree Sports Centre.
  
  
• 27 January 2010 - Tendring sports personality awards put on hold
  The pick of Tendring's top sporting talent will have to wait a little longer this year to discover whose outstanding achievements are to be officially recognised.
  
  
• 27 January 2010 - Pupils meet with Holocaust survivor
  Ten pupils from schools across Tendring got the chance to learn about the persecution of communities under Nazi racial and social policy first hand from a survivor of the Holocaust.
  
  
• 27 January 2010 - The challenge facing Tendring!
  Be brave and take up the challenge!
  
  
• 26 January 2010 - Get in the swim to help raise cash for Haiti Quake victims
  Residents across Tendring are being urged to take part in a sponsored swim next week to help survivors of the Haiti earthquake.
  
  
• 22 January 2010 - Sheriff of Nottingham comes to Clacton
  He may have been the sworn enemy of Robin Hood but the Sheriff of Nottingham is certainly well thought of in Tendring.
  
  
• 20 January 2010 - Street sweeper praised as "unsung hero"
  Every community has its unsung heroes - people who go that little bit further to help others.
  
  
• 19 January 2010 - New £180,000 scheme to repair sea defences at Dovercourt is underway
  Work has started on a £180,000 scheme to repair failing sea defences at Dovercourt.
  
  
• 19 January 2010 - Pupils join event to remember victims of the Holocaust
  Young actors from a theatre company will be taking part in an event to be staged on Clacton seafront to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
  
  
• 19 January 2010 - Planning for phase two of Clacton town centre improvements
  Planning is underway for the second phase of major improvements to Clacton Town Centre to improve its connections with the seafront.
  
  
• 18 January 2010 - Crews catch up with waste collections
  Waste and recycling collections in Tendring are now up to date following the big freeze
  
  
• 15 January 2010 - Are You Looking For Fun Activites For This Half Term?
  Looking for something active and fun for your youngster to do this half term?
  
  
• 15 January 2010 - Getting Into Shape!
  Managers at Tendring District Council (TDC) have been getting into shape for the New Year.
  
  
• 14 January 2010 - Anger Over Sentence For Fly-Tipper
  Environmental bosses at Tendring District Council (TDC) today told how they felt "bitterly disappointed and let down" over the punishment given to a convicted fly-tipper.
  
  
• 13 January 2010 - Regenerating A Stour Estuary Port
  Residents, businesses and Government agencies are all being given the chance to have their say on an important new planning document aimed at guiding the future of Mistley.
  
  
• 13 January 2010 - Safeguarding Manningtree For The Future
  A new plan is being drawn up to protect the special character of Manningtree and Mistley for the future - and residents are being invited to have an input into the scheme which goes on show next week.
  
  
• 12 January 2010 - Take A Course And Save A Life
  Calling all budding pool lifeguards across Tendring
  
  
• 12 January 2010 - Made Of Steele!
  Council bosses have praised Tendring District Council (TDC) staff who made it into work to ensure that services were kept running for residents throughout the big freeze.
  
  
• 12 January 2010 - Councils Work Together To Save Tendring's Hidden Treasure
  One of Tendring's oldest trees is under serious threat and needs urgent works to rescue it from dying.
  
  
• 11 January 2010 - Helping Hands For Vulnerable Residents In Tendring
  Tendring District Council is joining forces with its partners in the voluntary sector to help vulnerable residents during the big freeze.
  
  
• 11 January 2010 - Residents Asked To Be Patient During The Big Freeze
  Residents across Tendring are being asked to be patient as they wait for their waste and recycling to be collected.
  
  
• 11 January 2010 - Professional Panto Proves Box Office Hit
  Tendring District Council's (TDC) first professional pantomime for many years proved a big hit - oh yes it did!
  
  
• 11 January 2010 - Waste And Recycling Collections Return To Normal
  Waste and recycling collections in Tendring returned to normal today following the big freeze.
  
  
• 7 January 2010 - Waste Collection Suspended In Tendring
  Waste collection contractors in Tendring have been forced to suspend operations today and it is unlikely there will be further collections this week.
  
  
• 6 January 2010 - Be Prepared in the Snow and Icy Conditions
  As residents across Tendring prepare for the next blast of snow and icy conditions they are being offered specialist severe weather advice.
  
  
• 6 January 2010 - Council Continues To Hit National Standards
  Tendring District Council (TDC) continues to hit top national quality standards for improving its performance through its staff in a bid to deliver the best possible services to residents.
  
  
• 6 January 2010 - Disruption To Waste Collection Service In Tendring
  Residents across Tendring were today being warned to expect disruption to their waste collection and recycling service over the next few days.
  
  
• 6 January 2010 - Toilets Closed Due to Snow and Ice
  The snow and ice has caused the closure of all public toilets in the Harwich and Manningtree areas today.
  
  
• 6 January 2010 - Check Before You Travel!
  Customers looking to use leisure facilities and swimming pools in Tendring in the next couple of days should check sessions are still on before they travel.
  
  
• 5 January 2010 - Changes To Town Pool Timetable To Help Schools
  Minor changes are being made to the timetable at Frinton and Walton Swimming Pool in a bid to accommodate the needs of local schools.
  
  
• 4 January 2010 - Popular Family Coaching Sessions Extended
  A new initiative aimed at getting families taking part in a sporting activity together has been extended into the New Year.
  
  
• 4 January 2010 - Plan Of Action For Economic Recovery In Tendring
  Businesses and residents in Tendring are being given help to survive the economic recession - and more support is on the way.
  
  
• 30 December 2009 - Watch Out For Your Bag Delivery!
  Residents across Tendring will be receiving their annual delivery of black bags for domestic waste starting next month.
  
  
• 22 December 2009 - No Further Action Over Survey To Restrict Taxi Licences
  Plans to conduct a survey which could have resulted in Hackney Carriage licences being restricted in Tendring have been dropped.
  
  
• 22 December 2009 - T.R.E.E Wins Resource Community Recycling Project Of The Year
  A charity has ended the year on a real high after scooping a prestigious award for the best community recycling project in the UK.
  
  
• 22 December 2009 - Former Navy Man On Crest Of A Wave After Collecting Prestigious Award
  Former Royal Navy man Mick Simson has picked up a top honour for his professionalism and efforts to help develop his service at Tendring District Council (TDC).
  
  
• 21 December 2009 - Residents In Tendring Need To Be More Active On A Regular Basis
  More residents across Tendring are taking up physical activities - especially young people.
  
  
• 18 December 2009 - Panto Cast Visit Children In Hospital
  The cast of Tendring District Council's professional pantomime brought some festive cheer to the Children's Ward at Colchester General Hospital.
  
  
• 18 December 2009 - Dogs And Cats Get Their Chips
  A special one day surgery staged in a bid to boost animal welfare in Tendring has been hailed a success - and could be repeated in the future.
  
  
• 18 December 2009 - Plans For Tendring's Future Regeneration To Go Out For Consultation
  Residents and businesses across Tendring are to get the chance to contribute to the future regeneration of their District.
  
  
• 16 December 2009 - Special Festive Offers at Council Pools
  If you're looking for some indoor activity over the Christmas holiday then Tendring District Council (TDC) has the perfect answer - and it could be free!
  
  
• 15 December 2009 - Children Help To Plant Tress At Crematorium
  Pupils from a village primary school have returned to Weeley Crematorium to help improve the environment at the site.
  
  
• 14 December 2009 - On Track For Successful Careers
  Youngsters from across Tendring had plenty to celebrate at a special ceremony to mark their achievements over the past 12 months.
  
  
• 14 December 2009 - Tendring District Council Performs Well!
  Tendring District Council (TDC) continues to provide good quality low cost services to its residents and uses its resources well - and is the top performer in Essex.
  
  
• 14 December 2009 - Going For A Greener Christmas In Tendring
  Forget about a white Christmas - are you looking forward to a greener Christmas this year?
  
  
• 14 December 2009 - Statement From The Party Group Leaders At Tendring District Council
  The Party Group Leaders at Tendring District Council (TDC) met today, following an instruction from the Full Council Meeting on December 1, 2009.
  
  
• 11 December 2009 - Council Invests £100,000 In New Facility
  A new school and community facility has been given a £100,000 boost by Tendring District Council (TDC).
  
  
• 9 December 2009 - Tendring Gets £50,000 To Support Town Centres
  A cash boost of £52,631 is heading to Tendring to help support its high streets and town centres.
  
  
• 9 December 2009 - Architect Picks Up Accolade
  Architect Tim Snow has received a prestigious accolade for his design of a building on Frinton seafront.
  
  
• 9 December 2009 - Get Into The Swim Of Things At Dovercourt Pool
  A new swimming class is being launched at Dovercourt Pool on a ten-week trial basis.
  
  
• 8 December 2009 - Plea To Residents Over Sharp Objects In Waste Collection
  A plea has gone out to residents across Tendring to take extra care with sharp objects put out in the waste collection.
  
  
• 7 December 2009 - Christmas Cheer for Shoppers in Tendring
  A free car parking concession is being introduced over the Christmas period on a number of sites in Tendring in a bid to boost festive trade.
  
  
• 7 December 2009 - Second Set of New Toilets Open Up In Dovercourt
  Two up - one to go!
  
  
• 3 December 2009 - Children Will Go To The Panto!
  Around 600 pre-schoolchildren, older brothers and sisters, parents and carers from the Tendring District will be heading to a professional festive pantomime this Christmas.
  
  
• 2 December 2009 - Early £1 Million Christmas Present For Regeneration in Tendring
  Tendring has scooped a £1 million pot of cash to help boost regeneration in the District, it was revealed today.
  
  
• 1 December 2009 - Everyone's A Winner!
  More than 30 teams packed into Clacton Town Hall to battle it out in a festive quiz which raised over £800 for charity.
  
  
• 30 November 2009 - Bailiffs To Follow Up On Surgeries
  Bailiffs will be following up on a week of surgeries aimed at boosting the collection of money owed in Council Tax in Tendring.
  
  
• 30 November 2009 - New Campaign To Seek Out UFO's In Tendring's Freezers
  New research from "Love Food Hate Waste" into freezer use in UK homes, reveals a third people find food in their freezer they'd forgotten about or can't identify, called "Unidentified Frozen Objects".
  
  
• 26 November 2009 - £180,000 Scheme To Repair Sea Defences At Dovercourt
  Work has begun on urgent repairs to failing sea defences at Dovercourt - with a £180,000 scheme to get underway in January.
  
  
• 24 November 2009 - Surgery To Micro Chip Dogs
  A special one-day surgery is to be staged as part of the efforts to improve animal welfare in Tendring.
  
  
• 23 November 2009 - Fountain Switched Off For Christmas Tree
  Clacton's town centre water feature is to be switched off for Christmas festivities to take place.
  
  
• 23 November 2009 - Pudsey Joins Workout For Children In Need
  Staff at Tendring District Council (TDC) have been busy doing their bit to boost the coffers for Children in Need by raising more than £1,100.
  
  
• 23 November 2009 - Tackling Worklessness In Tendring
  A new officer has been appointed in the bid to increase the number of people in paid employment across Tendring.
  
  
• 20 November 2009 - Special Offer at Harwich Sports Centre
  Buy one get one free!
  
  
• 17 November 2009 - Win Family Tickets To Professional Panto
  Children and teenagers in Tendring are being given the chance to win a family ticket for four to Beauty and the Beast.
  
  
• 17 November 2009 - Give Us Your Views on Use For Town Site
  Residents in Dovercourt are being urged to come up with their own ideas for the future of a former sports and social club in the town.
  
  
• 17 November 2009 - New Head of Housing Services for TDC
  After 14 years with the City of London Corporation looking after Council housing in the London Boroughs Paul Price has taken up a job closer to home.
  
  
• 16 November 2009 - Tendring Matters Autumn 2009
  Downloadable copy of your information paper from the Council
  
  
• 16 November 2009 - Community Orchard Created At Lawford
  A new community orchard has been created at Lawford.
  
  
• 11 November 2009 - Nominate Tendring's Top Sporting Stars Of 2009
  The search is under way to find Tendring's top sporting talent who have hit the headlines over the past year.
  
  
• 11 November 2009 - An Act Of Remembrance
  Tendring District Councillors, staff and members of the public gathered outside Clacton Town Hall today for an Act of Remembrance for Armistice Day.
  
  
• 10 November 2009 - Book Your Team's Place For Popular Charity Quiz
  Don't miss out on a great opportunity to test your knowledge and raise money for three excellent causes.
  
  
• 10 November 2009 - Flying The Green Flag For Tendring
  A prestigious Green Flag is flying high on Clacton seafront to mark Tendring's first such national accolade for any of its parks or open spaces.
  
  
• 9 November 2009 - Dig Out The Leg Warmers and Headbands For Children In Need
  A call has gone out for residents in Tendring to take part in a massive fundraiser for BBC Children in Need.
  
  
• 9 November 2009 - Council To Crack Down On Environmental Terrorism
  A special investigations officer has been brought in to track down environmental terrorists who are blighting the Tendring District.
  
  
• 9 November 2009 - Residents Respond To Initiative To Help Tackle Youth Homelessness
  More than 20 residents have come forward to support a new scheme aimed at reducing the number of homeless youngsters being placed in bed and breakfast accommodation in Tendring.
  
  
• 6 November 2009 - New Community Orchard At Lawford
  Students from Manningtree High School are to take a leading role in planting and maintaining a new community orchard.
  
  
• 5 November 2009 - Operation Cubit is Hailed A Success.
  A joint operation has removed 16 untaxed and abandoned vehicles from the streets of Clacton over the past two days.
  
  
• 4 November 2009 - Speak Out On The Future Of Tendring's Sport And Leisure Facilities
  Do you have views on whether there are enough sports and recreation facilities across Tendring - are there too many, or is there something lacking?
  
  
• 3 November 2009 - Council Signs New Commitment To Rubbish And Recyling
  Residents in Tendring have been promised that they will continue to receive a waste and recycling collection service which is both value for money and meets their needs.
  
  
• 3 November 2009 - Youngsters Put On Performance Of Joseph
  Budding young performers took to the stage at Clacton's Princes Theatre to put on their own mini version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
  
  
• 30 October 2009 - Council Has Positive Attitude Towards Disabled People
  Tendring District Council (TDC) is an employer with a positive attitude towards people with disabilities - and that's official.
  
  
• 30 October 2009 - New Initiative Launched in a Bid to Collect Outstanding Council Tax
  Special bailiff surgeries are to be staged in Tendring in a bid to collect money owed in Council Tax.
  
  
• 30 October 2009 - Dog Wardens Honoured At House of Lords
  Tendring District Council's (TDC) dog wardens have been honoured at a special reception at the House of Lords.
  
  
• 28 October 2009 - Citizens Advice Bureau Given Recession Action Funding
  Tendring Citizens Advice Bureau has been given an extra £6,000 to help assist hundreds of people at risk of losing their homes due to the recession.
  
  
• 28 October 2009 - Youth Company Goes Out On Tour
  Hundreds of youngsters across the rural heartland of Tendring had the chance to brush up their theatrical and musical talents during half term.
  
  
• 27 October 2009 - Come And Try Family Badminton Coaching
  Anyone for badminton?
  
  
• 27 October 2009 - Relaunch of Disability Sport And Leisure Forum
  A vital forum aimed at increasing sports and recreational activities for those with disabilities in Tendring is set for a major relaunch.
  
  
• 27 October 2009 - Not In My Neighbourhood!
  Do you really know what's going on in your neighbourhood to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour and make it a safer community?
  
  
• 21 October 2009 - Preparing For Next Summer's Influx of Visitors to Tendring
  Are you looking forward to next summer already? If you're involved with the tourist industry in any way you need to be thinking ahead and preparing for ways of boosting your business.
  
  
• 21 October 2009 - Increasing Safety Awareness Amongst Children
  A major initiative is being staged to get important safety messages across to around 1,400 schoolchildren in Tendring.
  
  
• 20 October 2009 - New Initiative To Help Tackle Youth Homelessness
  A new scheme is being launched in Tendring in a bid to reduce the number of homeless youngsters being placed in bed and breakfast accommodation.
  
  
• 15 October 2009 - Councillors Put on the Spot by Students
  Students from Clacton got the chance to fire the questions and put their Councillors on the spot at a special Question Time event.
  
  
• 14 October 2009 - Jaywick Receives A Welcome Community Clean-Up
  Literally tonnes of unwanted items and rubbish were collected up and disposed of as part of a community initiative in Jaywick.
  
  
• 14 October 2009 - Children in Dovercourt Take Over New Play Area
  A new play area has been completed and officially opened by youngsters from Spring Meadow Primary School in Dovercourt.
  
  
• 12 October 2009 - Question Time to be Staged in Clacton
  Question Time comes to Clacton next week!
  
  
• 12 October 2009 - New Toilets Open to the Public
  The first of three new public toilets in Dovercourt was opened up to the public today.
  
  
• 12 October 2009 - Record Summer for Beach Patrol & Seafront Wardens
  It was the busiest season ever for the Beach Patrol and Seafront Wardens who help take care of safety along Tendring's coastline.
  
  
• 12 October 2009 - Get Into The Zone at Half Term
  Are you looking for something active and fun for your youngsters to get involved with this half term?
  
  
• 6 October 2009 - Princes Theatre Youth Company Gets a Makeover
  More than 70 youngsters from across Tendring have signed up for a theatre youth company since it was relaunched earlier this month.
  
  
• 6 October 2009 - Access to Family Funeral Via Webcasting
  A new facility has been installed at Weeley Crematorium which allows family members to follow a loved ones' funeral via a broadcast over the internet.
  
  
• 6 October 2009 - Urgent Plea Over Seafront Lifebelts
  An urgent plea has been renewed in a bid to stop people removing lifesaving equipment from along Tendring's coastline.
  
  
• 6 October 2009 - Work Under Way On New Seafront Toilets
  Contractors have begun work on new toilets at a prominent site in Dovercourt.
  
  
• 1 October 2009 - Warning to Owners of Untaxed Vehicles
  Owners of untaxed vehicles in Tendring should expect them to be taken away - and that they risk them being scrapped or sold.
  
  
• 1 October 2009 - Tiger Roars Onto Clacton Beach
  A Tiger Hovercraft is to be parked up on Clacton's West Beach over the next few months to provide safety cover for divers working on an off-shore wind farm.
  
  
• 30 September 2009 - Pilates Returns to Town's Leisure Centre
  Pilates sessions return to Manningtree Leisure Centre from next month.
  
  
• 28 September 2009 - The Hemingways Give Clacton the Once Over
  Internationally-renowned urban designers Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway cast a careful eye over Clacton in a visit to the seaside town.
  
  
• 28 September 2009 - Princes Theatre Host Wedding Reception
  When Kevin Jacobs and his bride-to-be Lindsey Flaherty were looking for a venue for their wedding reception they struggled to find anywhere large enough for the type of function they wanted.
  
  
• 24 September 2009 - Tendring Hosts Prestigious Event for Tree Wardens
  More than 70 tree wardens from around the East of England descended on Tendring for their annual forum.
  
  
• 23 September 2009 - Shoppers to Get Free Use of Car Park
  Residents, shoppers and traders in Brightlingsea are to benefit from free parking facilities while essential road works are carried out.
  
  
• 22 September 2009 - Important Ballot of Taxi Owners in Tendring
  Almost 300 letters have been sent out to taxi owners in Tendring asking if they are prepared to pay for a survey which could result in a restriction of Hackney Carriage licences in the District.
  
  
• 22 September 2009 - Design Award Winner Receives Accolade
  The winner of a prestigious award aimed at raising the overall standard of buildings across Tendring has picked up their much-deserved accolade.
  
  
• 22 September 2009 - Chairman Praises in Bloom Success in Tendring
  Blooming marvellous! That was the only way Tendring District Council Chairman Nick Turner could describe the District's success in a major competition.
  
  
• 22 September 2009 - Search is on for Intruders at Town's Swimming Pool
  Tendring District Council (TDC) officers are working with Police in a bid to track down intruders who broke into Frinton and Walton Swimming Pool.
  
  
• 22 September 2009 - New Measures to be Introduced Following Theft
  Staff at Tendring District Council (TDC) are to introduce new ways of securing pay and a display machines after one was stolen from a seafront site.
  
  
• 17 September 2009 - Fun in The Pool for Youngsters in Dovercourt
  Exciting new aqua aerobic sessions for youngsters are creating a splash at Dovercourt Swimming Pool.
  
  
• 17 September 2009 - Dog Wardens Lead the Way!
  Tendring District Council's (TDC) dog wardens really are leading the way - and that's official.
  
  
• 16 September 2009 - New £1 million Sea Defense Scheme Set To Get Under Way
  A new £1 million plus scheme to strengthen crumbling sea walls at Holland-on-Sea is set to get underway next week.
  
  
• 15 September 2009 - Work Underway on Childrens Play Area
  Work is now well under way on a new £120,000 play area and multi-use games area (MUGA) for children in Dovercourt.
  
  
• 14 September 2009 - Site Owner of Residential Caravan Park Successfully Prosecuted
  Tendring District Council (TDC) has successfully prosecuted the site owner of a residential caravan park in Frating for the second time in three years.
  
  
• 8 September 2009 - Town Twinners Celebrate Veteran Cyclists
  Town Twinners celebrated the arrival of seven cyclists from the Tendring District's twin town of Valence in France.
  
  
• 1 September 2009 - Council Holds Successful Meeting With Taxi Drivers' Representative and Union
  Taxi owners in Tendring are to be balloted over whether they are prepared to pay for a survey which could result in Hackney Carriage licences being restricted in the District.
  
  
• 26 August 2009 - Mum Grateful to Beach Patrol for Rescuing Girls
  A grateful mum thanked a rescuer who swam out to bring three girls ashore after they got into difficulty off Frinton.
  
  
• 26 August 2009 - Beach Patrol Teams Experience One of Busiest Ever Summers
  The summer of 2009 will be remembered as one of the busiest ever for Tendring's Beach Patrol teams and Seafront Wardens.
  
  
• 26 August 2009 - Flog It! In Clacton Next Week
  Flog It! the popular BBC antiques show will be making its way to Clacton next week.
  
  
• 26 August 2009 - Changes at Town Pool to Benefit Customers
  Changes are being made at Dovercourt Swimming Pool in an effort to benefit customers.
  
  
• 26 August 2009 - Fun in the Sun for Children Across Tendring
  Young people across Tendring have been enjoying a fun-packed programme of activities during the summer break.
  
  
• 26 August 2009 - Preparations in Place for Town Twinning Celebrations
  Town twinners in Tendring are looking forward to a host of events and celebrations this weekend.
  
  
• 26 August 2009 - Get Ready to Take Part in Your First General Election!
  Have you turned 18 since May 2005? Or are you celebrating your 18th birthday in the next few months?
  
  
• 26 August 2009 - New Signs Installed to Clarify Beaches for Use By Dog Walkers
  A plea from dog walkers for new signs to be put up on Dovercourt beach has been answered.
  
  
• 21 August 2009 - Council Takes Over Land for Country Park
  A site on the outskirts of Clacton has been taken over by Tendring District Council (TDC) to provide a new country park for residents.
  
  
• 21 August 2009 - Changing Rooms Reopened to Public After Maintenance Work
  Changing rooms at Manningtree Sports Centre reopened to customers today after having been closed last month for work to be carried out at the site.
  
  
• 21 August 2009 - Council Produces Severe Weather Leaflets for Residents
  New moves are underway to help make residents in Tendring more aware of the risks they face in their everyday life.
  
  
• 20 August 2009 - Action to be Taken Over Driver's Fly Tipping
  Action is to be taken after a car driver was spotted fly tipping two tyres in Brightlingsea.
  
  
• 18 August 2009 - Plans Drawn Up to Improve Walton's Economy
  New draft plans have been put together in a bid to improve a seaside town's economy - and residents are being urged to give their feedback on the options.
  
  
• 18 August 2009 - Praise for all Involved in the Search for Stella
  Emergency services and rescue teams involved in the search for ten-year-old Stella Akanbi who went missing off the Clacton coastline were today praised for their outstanding efforts.
  
  
• 18 August 2009 - Extra Flight Booked for the Clacton Airshow
  Organisers of the Clacton Air Show have secured a late addition to the flying programme to increase the excitement for flight fans.
  
  
• 17 August 2009 - Tendring Council House Tenants to Benefit from Rent Reduction
  Almost 1,000 residents in Tendring are to benefit from a reduced rent for their homes.
  
  
• 13 August 2009 - Preparation for General Election Already Underway
  Although the General Election has yet to be called, Council officials in Tendring are already working hard to make sure that everyone eligible to vote can have their say on polling day.
  
  
• 13 August 2009 - Prescott Meets Up With Council Staff in Jaywick
  Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott got the chance to meet up with staff carrying out an important community role which he helped to create.
  
  
• 13 August 2009 - Successful Talks Over Exciting New Future for Dovercourt Market
  New talks have been held in a bid to relocate Dovercourt Market to the town's High Street.
  
  
• 11 August 2009 - From Curtains and Cushions to Cash
  The first ever Tendring Retail Summit proved a major hit with businesses battling with the credit crunch.
  
  
• 11 August 2009 - Busy Weekend for Tendring's Beach Patrol Teams
  Tendring District Council (TDC) has urged residents and visitors to take heed of important safety messages and stay safe along the coastline.
  
  
• 11 August 2009 - Families to get More Help with Rent and Council Tax
  Thousands of families with children across Tendring are expected to get a cash boost under new rules to be introduced later this year.
  
  
• 10 August 2009 - Fundraisers Clock Up Almost £1,000 for Cancer Charity
  Breakthrough Breast Cancer is to benefit from £905 raised by members of a Dovercourt gym.
  
  
• 10 August 2009 - Events Taking Shape on the Ground for Clacton Air Show
  While most eyes will be pointing to the skies for the Clacton Air Show next month there will be a host of entertainment at ground level.
  
  
• 10 August 2009 - Work to Start on New Children's Play Area in Dovercourt
  Children in Dovercourt are to get a new play area and multi-use games area (MUGA) costing more than £120,000.
  
  
• 7 August 2009 - Work Starts on New Toilets for Dovercourt
  Work is underway on a project to build new public toilets at West End Lane, Dovercourt.
  
  
• 7 August 2009 - Cash Boost for Talented Sports Stars
  Sporting stars from across Tendring have received a cash boost of £6,500 to help them realise their full potential.
  
  
• 5 August 2009 - Photo Competition Winner Unveiled
  This fantastic photo of Dovercourt beach and its lighthouses has scooped the top prize in a competition to find a snapshot of life in Tendring.
  
  
• 5 August 2009 - Teenager Rescued from Rocks at Clacton
  Emergency Services joined forces to rescue a teenager who had slipped on rocks at Clacton beach while crabbing.
  
  
• 4 August 2009 - Martyn Returns Home for a Flying Visit
  Pilot Martyn Carrington will be making a flying visit to his home town for the Clacton Air Show.
  
  
• 4 August 2009 - Beach Patrol Team Go To Aid of Toddler Locked in Car
  Clacton's Beach Patrol team and seafront wardens went to the aid of distraught parents after their toddler and baby got locked in their car.
  
  
• 4 August 2009 - Would You Know What To Do? Are You Prepared?
  Emergencies can strike at anytime - at home or at work. Would you know how to cope?
  
  
• 4 August 2009 - New £1 Million Contract Awarded
  Tendring District Council (TDC) has awarded a new £1 million contract to Connaught Environmental Ltd to clean all its public toilets.
  
  
• 3 August 2009 - Beach Patrol Put Out Fresh Warning Over Sea Dangers
  Tendring's Beach Patrol team has issued an urgent warning to youngsters over potential dangers in the sea after a series of incidents along the coast.
  
  
• 30 July 2009 - Sparks Start Small Blaze on Frinton Cliffs
  Tendring District Council (TDC) staff are to review working practices after sparks from an electric saw caused a small fire on Frinton cliffs.
  
  
• 30 July 2009 - Don't Miss Your Chance to Bid for a Slice of £1Million Cash Pot
  An urgent call is being made to all those running tourist, cultural, or heritage attractions in Tendring who have suffered in the economic downturn to seek help.
  
  
• 29 July 2009 - Warning Issued After Children Rescued from Sea at Clacton
  An urgent warning has been issued after two young children were rescued from the sea at Clacton.
  
  
• 29 July 2009 - Charities Benefit from Chairman's Fund
  Three charities have benefited from cash raised during former Tendring District Council Chairman Roy Smith's year in office.
  
  
• 29 July 2009 - Excellent Residents Response to Consultation Over Site
  More than 1,500 people have made their views clear over the future of a piece of land in Holland-on-Sea.
  
  
• 24 July 2009 - "Mr Seafront Air Show" - The Voice Behind the Microphone
  Clacton Air Show fans may not know the face but would almost certainly recognise the voice.
  
  
• 24 July 2009 - Councillor Charlie Sambridge
  Tendring District Councillor Charlie Sambridge has died after suffering a stroke.
  
  
• 23 July 2009 - Free Swimming Sessions are a Massive Success in Tendring
  Free swimming sessions for residents in Tendring are making a huge splash!
  
  
• 16 July 2009 - Flog It! Heads for Clacton
  The popular BBC antiques show, Flog It! is heading to Clacton later this summer.
  
  
• 15 July 2009 - In Bloom Judges Visit Clacton
  Anglia in Bloom judges were out and about in Clacton today (July 14) putting the town under the spotlight for the 2009 competition.
  
  
• 15 July 2009 - Free Vital Support for Retailers to Help Survive the Economic Downturn
  Retailers across Tendring are being given the chance to get hold of the free vital support they need to help them survive the global downturn.
  
  
• 15 July 2009 - Play Your Part in the Future of Tendring Life
  Work is under way to refresh a major plan detailing the main issues facing people and groups in Tendring and what needs to be done to tackle them.
  
  
• 14 July 2009 - Give Us Your Views to Help Us Improve Our Service
  How can we improve the service we provide to you?
  
  
• 14 July 2009 - Calling All Absentee Home Owners
  New moves are being made in Tendring to bring homes which have been empty for six months or more back into occupation.
  
  
• 13 July 2009 - Work to be Carried out at Boating Lake to Protect Wildlife
  A programme of work is to be carried out at Dovercourt boating lake to stop young swans getting into danger.
  
  
• 13 July 2009 - Search is on for a Snapshot of Tendring Life
  Do you have some great photos of life in Tendring?
  
  
• 13 July 2009 - Get into the Zone this Summer
  Families across Tendring will be starting to plan for the long summer holiday and searching out activities for their youngsters to enjoy.
  
  
• 13 July 2009 - Tendring Backs £1 Million Scheme to Help Survive Economic Downturn
  Tourist, cultural and heritage attractions in Tendring are being given the chance to bid for a slice of £1million which is up for grabs to help them get through the economic downturn.
  
  
• 9 July 2009 - New Play Area Opens for Children in Thorrington
  Young children in Thorrington have taken over a new £27,000 play area in the village.
  
  
• 9 July 2009 - New Emphasis for the Future for Leisure and Tourism in Tendring
  The coastline and countryside are to play a prime role in the future of leisure activities and the regeneration of Tendring, it was revealed today.
  
  
• 9 July 2009 - Call for Help to Prosecute Environmental Terrorists
  Help us to catch and prosecute environmental terrorists who are costing tax payers tens of thousands of pounds every year.
  
  
• 7 July 2009 - New Taster Sessions at Town Sports Centre
  Residents in the Harwich area are being encouraged to take up pilates.
  
  
• 7 July 2009 - Keep the Noise Down, Please!
  Residents across Tendring are being urged to consider their neighbours by keeping noise to a reasonable level.
  
  
• 7 July 2009 - Crematorium Staff Prepare for Open Day
  
  
  
• 6 July 2009 - Put the Brakes on Car Litter
  Tendring District Council (TDC) has joined forces with Keep Britain Tidy to put the brakes on littering motorists.
  
  
• 6 July 2009 - Tendring Design Award Winner Announced
  Judges have chosen the winner of the Tendring Design Award for 2009.
  
  
• 3 July 2009 - Urgent Warning to Beach Goers in Clacton
  Do not venture under Clacton Pier!
  
  
• 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 Spring 2009
  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.