Tendring District Council

02/11/2026

🍕Pizza and a Play! Featuring: It's About Your Son.

As part of our 2026/27 Crucial Crew programme, our Community Safety Team is working with Little Two Theatre Company to help young people explore the devastating impact of knife crime and serious violence.

🎭 ‘It’s About Your Son’ is a powerful piece of contemporary theatre by EastEnders screenwriter Deborah Cook, which has already been performed to almost 5,000 young people aged 10 to 13 across Essex.

The play will be followed by a free drama workshop and pizza.

📅 9 November 2026
🕔 16:30 - 18:30
🗺 The Sunspot, Brooklands, Jaywick Sands

Open to Jaywick residents only.

Space is limited so booking is essential. See below for more details.

02/11/2026

A former fire station in Walton-on-the-Naze could be given a new lease of life under plans for its proposed sale.

The Mill Lane building, which has stood empty since 2017, could be refurbished and brought back into commercial use as a computer repair and maintenance business.

Tendring District Council has approved the freehold disposal of the property, allowing the proposed sale to a local resident to move forward, subject to the usual legal formalities.

💻 The plans would see the building provide computer and IT support to the local community while bringing a vacant property back into use.

02/11/2026

Our Financial Hardship and Inclusion Drop-In is taking place tomorrow, and our team will be on hand to offer free advice and support.

Are you worried about money, household bills or the rising cost of living?

Our Financial Hardship and Inclusion Drop-In is taking place tomorrow, and our team will be on hand to offer free advice and support.

Are you worried about money, household bills or the rising cost of living?

We can help with:
Benefit claims
Rent support and repayment plans
Energy costs, grants and emergency funding
Food bank vouchers and wider support

⏰ 10:00am to 1:00pm
📍 Pier Avenue Office

There is no need to make an appointment. Just come along and speak to the team.

30/10/2026

🌊 Exciting changes are underway on Clacton seafront!

Work has begun to transform three underused seafront buildings breathing new life into a prominent spot overlooking Kings Promenade...plus there's a refurb on the way for the vital Beach Patrol office.

The project forms part of a wider £20million regeneration programme bringing investment and improvements to Clacton and Jaywick Sands.

🎨 It is hoped the revamped buildings will provide new opportunities for creative organisations, helping to make the Essex Sunshine Coast an even more vibrant place for residents and visitors.

30/10/2026

🎆 Enjoy fireworks safely and responsibly.

If you’re planning fireworks at home, put safety first and take care when lighting and handling them.

Remember that fireworks can affect the wider neighbourhood too. The curfew is the legal limit, not the target, so think beyond your garden and be considerate of others.

Stay safe. Celebrate responsibly. Think of others.

30/10/2026

💙 Supporting healthier, more inclusive workplaces

A free Workplace Autism and Health Roadshow was held in Harwich, giving attendees the chance to learn more about some of the challenges autistic people may experience while also accessing practical health and wellbeing support.

The day included the Autism Reality Experience, disability and autism awareness training, digital health checks and NHS Health Checks.

A great example of partners working together to promote understanding, inclusion and wellbeing in the workplace. 👏

30/10/2026

Mental health support is just one message away.

If you’re struggling with your mental health or experiencing a crisis, you don’t have to face it alone. NHS NXG Thrive provides a free, confidential 24/7 mental health crisis text service.

📱 WhatsApp: 0800 884 0655
📲 Text ‘SOS’ to 80899
💻 Or scan the QR code in the image to access webchat.

Reaching out can be an important first step. Support is available whenever you need it. 💙

29/10/2026

Over 10 million flu vaccinations have now been given across England this autumn.

Flu can be serious. If you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine, get protected ahead of winter.

Find out if you’re eligible: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

29/10/2026

🥕 Did you know? When you recycle your food with your weekly service, it's taken to an anaerobic digestion facility in Dagenham where it's transformed into energy for homes and fertiliser for Essex farms. Powerful!💡🚜

What's more, food recycling means GAME OVER for smelly bins! 🗑️🍌

By separating your food and recycling it regularly, your general rubbish bin stays fresher for longer. No need to waste money on air fresheners! 💷

In Tendring, food recycling is collected weekly at the kerbside. 🚛 And this autumn, eligible households will receive: .

🥕 a one-off roll of food caddy liners
♻️ a reminder sticker for your general rubbish bin
🍌 a leaflet with tips and tricks about food recycling

It's all part of Love Essex's 'Power Up' campaign to encourage us all to recycle our leftover food.

Please visit the Love Essex website for more information.