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News & Notices


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  1. Leisure centres in Tendring prepare to re-open

    The final touches are being made to Tendring District Council’s (TDC) leisure centres to make sure they are safe for the public to use from next month – if government guidelines allow. The move comes as thousands of gyms and…

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  2. Public toilets re-open across Tendring

    All public toilets run by Tendring District Council (TDC) are now open. The facilities had been closed during lockdown in line with Government regulations, and since restrictions were lifted TDC had been working on plans to re-open them safely. Initially…

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  3. Free Wedding for One Lucky Key Worker!

    FREE WEDDING WORTH £5K UP FOR GRABS FROM PRINCES THEATRE FOR LUCKY KEY WORKER A free wedding is up for grabs for one lucky engaged key worker through a competition from the Princes Theatre. Princes Theatre Weddings make couples’ big…

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  4. Careline service recognised with award from high sheriff

    A Tendring District Council (TDC) service supporting some of the most vulnerable people in the area has been recognised for its hard work with a prestigious award. Careline, which runs a 24-hour emergency personal alarm helpline and a lifting and…

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  5. Waste service coping under increased demand as recycling rates rise

    New figures have revealed the level of pressure faced by kerbside waste and recycling teams during the Covid-19 pandemic. Although unverified, the initial data shows that while black bin waste has increased during the lockdown, the overall recycling rate has…

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  6. Clacton Airshow Postponed until 2021

    The Clacton Airshow, Essex’s biggest event, has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision to postpone this year’s event, due to be held on 27-28 August, was taken by organisers Tendring District Council (TDC) after much consideration around…

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  7. Businesses encouraged to take part in council survey

    Businesses in the district are being asked to take part in a survey run by Tendring District Council (TDC) to help shape an inform the council’s Business Support Service. As part of the council’s Tendring4Growth initiative, plans are being prepared…

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  8. Harwich Festival – Digital Festival 2020

    The Digital Harwich Festival has been launched in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and aims to continue to support Artists and the wider community through the continued delivery of art and cultural activities. The Digital Festival is utilising the previously…

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  9. Skate Park Open Under Strict Guidelines

    Skateboard Guidelines June 2020

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  10. Thank you to Tendring volunteers as Essex unites to help the vulnerable

    For all of the impacts Coronavirus has had on our lives, one aspect which has shone through is the spirit of people – and Tendring is no exception. Volunteers old and new have stepped up to help their communities during…

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  11. Harwich business redecorating thanks to Mayflower Grant Scheme

    A hairdresser’s salon in Harwich is being revamped with help from Tendring District Council (TDC). Hair SHAC by the Pier, on The Quay, successfully applied for funding from the council’s Harwich and Dovercourt Bay Business Grant Scheme. The salon has…

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  12. Discretionary business grant scheme launched for firms affected by Covid-19

    A new grant scheme to support small businesses affected by Covid-19 has been launched by Tendring District Council (TDC), with support of up to £25k on offer. The council has received £1.7million from the Government to support small businesses who…

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  13. Shoppers and businesses both urged to prepare for re-opening

    As non-essential retail looks set to recommence later this month, businesses are being urged to make sure they are ready to open in a Covid-secure way. Tendring District Council (TDC) will install signs across town centres to remind shoppers about…

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  14. Ha’Penny Pier Pontoons open to visiting Sailors from 1st June

    You will find all details here!

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  15. Composting Competition

    Competition to win £100 garden gift card. We’re giving away a free £100 National Gardening gift card to one lucky winner. For your chance of winning, simply fill out our survey about whether you compost at home and why. Be…

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  16. The Nearest Re-cycling Centres re-opening

    As you may have seen on the news some re-cycling centres have re-open on a restricted basis. The two nearest to Harwich/Dovercourt are Clacton and Colchester. See here for details https://www.loveessex.org/news-and-ideas/recycling-centre-temporary-restrictions/

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