🏢 Shared Areas in Council Housing
Shared areas are spaces that everyone in your block uses. These include:
- Hallways
- Entrances
- Gardens
- Drying areas
It’s important to keep these areas safe and tidy for everyone.
🚪 Door Entry Systems
Your block has a secure front door to help keep you and your neighbours safe.
Please:
- Don’t leave the door propped open
- Don’t let strangers into the building
- Make sure the door closes properly behind you
- Report any problems with the door:
📞 Call 01255 686477
📧 Email HousingRepairs@tendringdc.gov.uk
🖥️ Or report online
🗑 Rubbish Collection
Rubbish is collected once a week.
Check your collection day on our Rubbish and Recycling page.
If your block has a rubbish chute:
- Don’t use it early in the morning or late at night
- Don’t put large or bulky items in the chute
- Never drop lit cigarettes or matches down the chute
- Keep the area around the chute clean
🎨 Graffiti or Vandalism
If you see graffiti:
We will remove:
- Offensive or racist graffiti within 2 working days
- Other graffiti within 28 working days
If you see vandalism:
- Report it to the local police
- Then tell your Estates Officer: 📞 01255 686488
- Or contact the Safer Communities Team: 📞 01255 686359
🚗 Parking Rules
If you have a parking space, please:
- Park carefully and think of others
- Keep noise and lights low at night
- Don’t park caravans, boats, trailers, or large vehicles without permission
- Don’t do noisy or messy vehicle repairs
- Don’t park broken, untaxed, or uninsured vehicles unless we say it’s okay
- Don’t park in your garden unless you have permission and a proper driveway
🚫 Don’t park on land not meant for parking.
Permit Parking Areas
Some blocks have permit-only parking:
- Bendalls Court, Manningtree
- Churchill Court, Dovercourt
- School Court, Dovercourt
If you live in one of these places and need a permit, contact Tenancy Management: 📞 01255 686488
🌳 Keeping Shared Areas Safe
Please:
- Keep landings, stairs, and shared spaces clean and tidy
- Don’t leave things that block the way or could be a fire risk
- Don’t put up fences, sheds, or other items in shared areas
- Areas of responsibility
