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27/10/2026

Climate Resilient Gardening

Some very healthy conversations are going on about climate resilience at Wivenhoe Town Council, as part of a widening brief under the Environment Committee. This is, I hope, the first of a few articles on the subject.

Last week, I went around and chatted to some residents who are already taking steps for climate resilient gardening and I also met Julia at Beth Chatto's who pioneered the idea of dry gardens locally.

Below is a video with highlights of the conversations I had, which I hope provide hints and/or food for thought. It is just over 15 minutes long.

https://youtu.be/tDd2mEEz9O4

Many thanks to all who participated in this: Jan, Liz, Julia; Laurie, Janie and Fran and to David, whose wife lamented the difficulty of maintaining a lawn in this locality and volunteered him for a chat...

Here is also a link to some of the other projects that Beth Chatto's have undertaken locally for your further interest.

https://www.bethchatto.co.uk/projects/

Cllr Glyn Evans

26/10/2026

Notice of Road Closure for Remembrance Sunday Parade- Sunday 8 November

Please note that High Street, Wivenhoe will be closed from the Congregational Church to St Mary's Church at 14.00 until 14.30 to allow for the Remembrance Sunday parade.

Full details and the Order can be found here :

View current and upcoming temporary road closures in Colchester.

26/10/2026

Help Shape the Future of Bus Travel
Whether you travel by bus regularly, occasionally or not at all, the Colchester Bus Growth Partnership wants to hear your views. A new city-wide survey is gathering feedback from residents to better understand how people travel, what works well and what could be improved.

Tell us:
• What's working well?
• What could be better?
• What would make bus travel a more attractive option for you?

Your responses will help inform future improvements and encourage more people to consider travelling by bus.
Got ideas to improve bus travel?

Fill in the survey https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=9Q332kxszUGNw3OPqVebMOl9smGImk5Ahjsvq1l-pepUMko0M0lSVFVGSVQ4TVpWT0c0UUVQME0wMiQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

26/10/2026

Mayor's Update- October 2026

October has been another busy month.

On October 3rd, WTC staff, councillors, residents and I gathered at the KGV doggy park to formally open the bench in memory of our esteemed colleague Jim Young, who was devoted to his work for the Wivenhoe Estate for over 25 years.

On October 4th, I attended the West Mersea Civic Service lead by Mayor Bob Jenkins with my envoy Mark Norrington, the theme of which was “Respect”.

Sunday October 19th marked the Wivenhoe Civic Service and reception, the theme of which was “Community and Inclusion”. The service was well attended, and the choir of Millfields School, who sung “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” conducted by Headmistress Natasha Bennett, was very well received. I am very grateful to the Reverend Canon Erwin Lammens and Church Warden Mary Jacob for their guidance, to Deputy Mayor Fiona Harmon for her self-penned reading, and, last but no means least, to all the WTF staff for their support throughout, in particular to Mandy Smart for all her efforts and painstaking work.

Mayor, Cllr Glynis Hailes-Morley

22/10/2026

WTC presented with the NALC Local Council Award Scheme Bronze Award

A huge congratulations to Wivenhoe Town Council on being awarded the NALC Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS) Bronze Award!
The award was presented last night by EALC President, Cllr Peter Davey, in recognition of the Council’s commitment to good governance, effective working practices and serving its local community.
This is a wonderful achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at Wivenhoe Town Council.
👏 Well done to everyone involved, and congratulations on this well deserved recognition!

Photo Credit - Wivenhoe Town Council

22/10/2026

Notice of Public Exhibition- Land Northwest of the Fire Station. Wivenhoe

Proposed development of 200 houses

Wednesday 4 November William Loveless Hall 3.30pm to 7.30pm

We encourage all residents to attend this exhibition or respond online- a draft Local Plan has no weight as an allocation until it has been through examination, found sound, and formally adopted. The proposed development also contravenes WTC's Wivenhoe Neighbourhood Plan- please have your say!

21/10/2026

Community Christmas Party - Tuesday 8 December 2026, 4pm to 6pm, William Loveless Hall

Everyone is welcome to our Community Christmas Party!
This event is for young and old alike. Tickets are just £5 or £10 for a family ticket.

This is a very popular event so please book your tickets early. Please call into the Council Offices, call 01206 822864 or email [email protected].

21/10/2026

Please be mindful of others when using the High Street car park and only use the designated parking spaces.

Michael wasn't able to lock up the toilets last night and of course they were also inaccessible to potential users.

19/10/2026

WTC Civic Service 2026

What a wonderful day it was at the Civic Service, conducted by The Reverend Canon Erwin Lammens at St Mary’s Church yesterday! The theme of the service was community and inclusion and this was reflected in the prayers, hymns and readings. The highlight of the service was for many in the congregation was the performance of “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing”, beautifully sung and acted by members of Millfields Primary School choir, led by the headmistress Mrs Natasha Bennett. They received a huge round of applause from the congregation.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the service in any way, and to all those who attended.

Mayor of Wivenhoe, Cllr Glynis Hailes-Morley

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