Tendring District Council

02/09/2026

⚽ Looking to build confidence, gain new skills and boost your employment prospects? Off the Bench is a free 12-week programme for young people aged 16-26, combining employability support with football coaching. Participants can also earn a FREE Introduction to Coaching Qualification on completion.

👇 Find out more and get involved.

Off the Bench is a 12-week programme designed for young people aged 16–26 who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), have low self-confidence, or are experiencing mental health challenges.

The programme consists of a 90-minute session each week, combining employability support with practical football coaching development. Participants will work alongside UEFA-qualified coaches, developing valuable coaching skills while building confidence, teamwork, communication, and other key employability skills to support their journey into education, employment, or training.

Participants who attend at least 10 of the 12 sessions will receive a FREE Introduction to Coaching Qualification upon successful completion of the programme.

We are grateful to Colchester United, the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA), and the Premier League Foundation for their valued support in delivering the Off the Bench programme.

It will be every Monday in Clacton Leisure Centre from the 14th September 2026 for 12 weeks (last session on 30th November). The project is 1 hour 30 minutes (5:15-6:45pm)

Join the Programme

If you are interested in taking part in the Off the Bench programme, please register via this link: https://www.abler.io/shop/colchesterunited/healthandinclusion/product/Q2x1YlNlcnZpY2U6NTc3NjI=?

02/09/2026

🏡 Final say for Tendring Residents on Local Plan for thousands of new homes.

The Local Plan is the blueprint for where more than 18,000 new homes, along with jobs, infrastructure and community facilities, could be delivered across Tendring over the next 17 years.

📢 The final six-week consultation runs from 7 September to 19 October, with online feedback and face-to-face events across the district.

This is the last opportunity for residents, businesses and community groups to comment before the plan is submitted to Government for independent examination.

👉 Have your say - to take part in the consultation, which opens on Monday, 7 September, click the link in the comments for more information.

02/09/2026

💜September is World Alzheimer's Month

This month's theme is "The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters".

Approximately 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, and early diagnosis is crucial.

Tendring District Council works with Community Voluntary Services Tendring and other organisations to provide support for people living with dementia and their loved ones, through dementia-friendly spaces, memory cafes and groups. These vital spaces help people connect with others, access information and feel part of their community.

Click the link in the comments for a list of dementia-friendly groups and spaces across Tendring.

Today marks the start of World Alzheimer's Month 💜

Dementia can affect every part of life, not only for the person living with it, but for their family, friends and carers too.

Throughout September, we'll be sharing information, local support and ways we can all help create more understanding for people affected by dementia.

Across Essex, support is available through our Memory Cafés and dementia-friendly library spaces, helping people connect with others, access information and feel part of their community.

If dementia has touched your life, please know you're not alone.

To find support in your local area, visit the link in our comments 👇🏼

01/09/2026

🌊🏊 Hundreds of children learned life-saving water safety skills on the Essex Sunshine Coast this summer! 🙌

More than 530 young people took part in free Swim Safe sessions in Clacton and Harwich, learning how to stay safe in and around open water. 🌞💙

🏊The national programme, created by Swim England and the RNLI, gives children aged seven to 14 practical water safety advice and in-water tuition at outdoor locations, teaching them how swimming in the sea differs from swimming in a pool and what to do if they or someone else gets into difficulty.

🏊Tendring District Council (TDC) supported Swim Safe in Clacton, while Harwich Haven Authority funded sessions in Harwich. TDC also provided swimming teachers and Beach Patrol lifeguards to help deliver the sessions locally.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in making the programme such a success. 👏🌊

28/08/2026

✈️Ever wonder what Clacton Airshow looks like from the sea? ✈️🐟🌊

A big thank you to the brilliant Tendring Beach Patrol and the Open Spaces team!

Airshow

28/08/2026

Two spectacular days at the 2026 Clacton Airshow!👏🌠🌞💙

28/08/2026

What a fantastic two days! ✈️

Clacton Airshow 2026 brought thousands of residents and visitors to the seafront for spectacular displays from iconic aircraft, breathtaking aerobatics, historic warbirds and a stunning twilight show.👏

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, supported and helped deliver another memorable event. We’re already looking ahead to 2027! 💙
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28/08/2026

28/08/2026

The excitement continues at Clacton Airshow 2026 with Day 2! ✈️🎉

Get ready for another action-packed day on the Essex Sunshine Coast! 🌊☀️

🎪 Airshow Village opens from 11am
Head down to the Greensward Airshow Village and explore a fantastic range of exhibitors, traders, family attractions, activities, delicious food stalls, and live entertainment before the skies come alive!

🕐 Flying Displays (Approx.)
📍 Friday from 12:30pm