Tendring District Council

20/06/2026

Float to Live 🛟
If you find yourself struggling in water, remember: don’t panic — float to live.

“Float to Live” is a simple but life-saving technique that helps you regain control if you unexpectedly fall into water. Lean back, spread your arms and legs, and gently move them to help you stay afloat. This allows you to catch your breath, stay calm, and call for help if needed.

Cold water shock and panic can happen quickly, even to strong swimmers, so knowing how to float could save your life or someone else’s.
Take a moment to learn and share this vital skill — it could make all the difference.

To find out more, follow the link: https://rnli.org/safety/float

20/06/2026

As temperatures rise, make sure your pets have somewhere cool and shaded to rest.🐶☀️

Provide plenty of fresh water, keep homes well ventilated, and ensure pets have access to a cool, comfortable place away from direct sunlight.

Never leave pets in parked vehicles, even for a short time and avoid walking your dog during the hottest parts of the day when the ground is too hot.💚

For more advice on keeping pets safe during warmer weather, visit the Met Office or RSPCA websites.

18/06/2026

Amber Heat Health Alert in place ☀️

With temperatures set to rise over the coming days, please take extra care in the hot weather.

✅ Drink plenty of water
✅ Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am to 3pm)
✅ Wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothing
✅ Keep your home cool by closing curtains and windows exposed to direct sunlight
✅ Check in on elderly neighbours, relatives and anyone who may be vulnerable

Enjoy the sunshine safely and look out for one another. 🌞💛

18/06/2026

✈️ Clacton Airshow 2026 Travel Guide for Coach Visitors 🚍

Coach operators and group organisers planning a trip to the Clacton Airshow 2026 are being advised to plan ahead, with dedicated drop-off points and coach parking arrangements in place to ensure a smooth visit to this popular seaside event.

📍 Coach Drop-Off Location
All coaches should use Angle Field (postcode: CO15 6PH) for passenger drop-off. Signage and traffic management will be in place—please follow the official routes on arrival.

🧭 Approved Coach Route
To reach the drop-off point, follow:
Wash Lane → right onto Freeland Road → right onto Tower Road → left onto Marine Parade → continue to Marine Parade East → follow signs to Angle Field.

🅿️ Coach Parking
After drop-off, coaches must proceed to:
Clacton Leisure Centre, Vista Road (CO15 6DB)
where dedicated coach parking will be available throughout the day.

🚗 Other Travel Options for Visitors
Park & Ride from Clacton Shopping Village (Stephenson Road West) via KonectBuses

Official event car park at West Road (run by Clacton-on-Sea Rotary Club)

Additional rail services provided by Greater Anglia

⏱️ Plan Ahead
Visitors are strongly encouraged to allow extra travel time, especially during peak periods, as road closures and temporary traffic measures will be in place around the seafront.

For full travel advice, parking details and event updates, visit the Clacton Airshow website 👇

18/06/2026

BBQ season is here! 🔥

Make sure you're cooking safely and disposing of BBQs correctly to help protect people, property and the environment. ♻️

Find out some top safety tips in the video below, Veolia - UK

17/06/2026

This World Cup, millions of eyes will be on the football. ⚽

But not everyone’s eyes will be on the game.

Every year, lives across Essex are changed forever by drink driving.

That’s why we are launching , featuring Soccer Saturday’s Simon Thomas, alongside Essex creators Simeone De Cesare, Alexander Cassar, Ronnie Gall and Reid Card.
The message is simple: real mates look out for each other.

If a friend has been drinking, help them get home safely- take their keys, call a taxi, offer a sofa. If you are concerned someone may be drink driving and can’t intervene directly, you can report it confidentially online.

One report could save a life: https://www.essex.police.uk/ro/report/

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Click the links in the comments to see the full film 👀

17/06/2026

Three Barn Owl chicks have been successfully ringed as part of ongoing conservation work 🦉🌿

With the help of a licensed expert and Tendring District Council’s Open Spaces team, the chicks were carefully weighed, measured, and fitted with leg rings - vital steps that provide important data to support wildlife conservation efforts.

Nest sites are regularly monitored to ensure the right time for ringing, helping to protect and track these beautiful birds for the future.

It’s safe to say this project is a real hoot! To read more follow the link in the comments 👇

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

Residents helping shape Tendring’s future📢

Thanks to everyone who shared their views on Tendring’s new Local Plan – the blueprint that could guide up to 18,000 new homes, jobs, and community facilities by 2043.

Following a six-week consultation earlier this year:
Over 620 responses were received
Around 700 residents spoke directly with planning officers

Your feedback has made a real impact. Key concerns raised included:
- Pressure on roads and infrastructure
- School and healthcare capacity
- Impact on the countryside
- Delivering jobs and affordable homes

As a result, proposed changes include:
- Removing a 300-home site in Brightlingsea
- Removing a 200-home site in Walton
- Exploring smaller, more distributed developments

Councillors have used this feedback to shape the next stage of the plan, with an updated version set for further consultation later this year.

To read more, follow the link in the comments 👇