Please contact Environmental Services if a potential nuisance (e.g. if more than 3 times a week or if black smoke is emitted)

Please see the Council's Bonfires Leaflet (pdf document) for more information.

You can complete our online complaint form to report a problem with a bonfire.

Some advice will vary from authority to authority so, if you do not live in the Tendring district, it is advisable to contact your own local authority. To find out who your local authority is, you can check your Council Tax bill or enter your postcode on the DirectGov - the Government information website www.direct.gov.uk