Shared Areas in Council Housing

Shared areas are spaces that everyone in your block uses. These include:

• Hallways
• Entrances
• Gardens
• Drying areas

It is important to keep these areas safe and tidy for everyone.

Keeping shared areas safe

Please:

• Keep landings, stairs, and shared spaces clean and tidy
• Do not leave any personal items or rubbish in hallways due to fire regulations
• Do not put up fences, sheds, or other items in shared areas

Door entry systems

Your block has a secure front door to help keep you and your neighbours safe.

Please:

• Do not leave the door propped open
• Do not 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

Black wheelie bins are collected every two weeks, however if you live in a flat you may receive a weekly bagged collection
Check your collection day on our Rubbish and Recycling page.

If your block has a rubbish chute:

• Do not use it early in the morning or late at night
• Do not put large or bulky items in the chute such as pizza boxes
• Never drop lit cigarettes or matches down the chute
• Keep the area around the chute clean
• Use only small bags no bigger than carrier bags to avoid blockages

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Graffiti or vandalism

If you see graffiti:

• 📧 Email housing.services@tendringdc.gov.uk
• 📞 Call 01255 686488

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 Tenancy Management Officer: 📞 01255 686488
• Or contact the Safer Communities Team: Online Form or 📞 01255 686359

Parking rules

If there are parking bays provided where you live, these are on a first come first served basis, however please:

• Park carefully and think of others

• Keep noise and lights low at night
• Do not park caravans, boats, trailers, or large vehicles without permission
• Do not do noisy or messy vehicle repairs
• Do not park broken, untaxed, or uninsured vehicles unless we say it’s okay
• Do not park in your garden unless you have permission and a proper driveway

🚫 Do not 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 parkingservices@tendringdc.gov.uk
You will need to provide your council tax reference number to register your vehicle.