Manningtree Town Council

07/10/2026

Late night shopping next month

16/09/2026

Such sad news
All our thoughts are with Noah’s family and the community around them

It is with the deepest regret that we share the news that Noah’s body has been recovered from Decoy Pond this afternoon.

Our thoughts are with Noah’s family, friends and everyone who knows and loves him at this incredibly difficult time.

We want to say a heartfelt thank you to Brantham residents and the wider community. The response over the past couple of days has been extraordinary.

So many people have given their time, searched, brought supplies, opened buildings, supported volunteers and stood together as a community.

Your kindness, care and willingness to help has been truly remarkable.

At this time, we ask everyone to please respect the family’s privacy and give them the time and space they need.

The Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at the Brantham Village Hall tomorrow from 8am, which will remain the police hub.

The Brantham Leisure Centre will be open as a community hub from 9am, providing a place for members of the community to come together, support one another and, if they wish, pay their respects.

Please redirect all supply deliveries to Brantham Leisure Centre.

We will continue to share appropriate updates through the Parish Council’s official channels.

Our thoughts are with Noah’s family, friends and all those who love him.

Brantham Parish Council

15/09/2026

STILL ONGOING - URGENT APPEAL FOR A MISING 3 YEAR OLD.
Suffolk police are coordinating a land and air search for Noah who went missing in Brantham today. Please be aware and if you can assist get in touch with them direct

09/09/2026

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Notice of Public Consultation on Submission Version (Reg 19)
Tendring District Local Plan Review
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012

Tendring District Council is carrying out a review of the Tendring District Local Plan to ensure it remains up to date, effective, and capable of guiding development in the District up to 2043.
The Council is now publishing the Tendring District Local Plan Review 2026-2043 and Beyond Submission Version September 2026 and associated Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment as part of the Regulation 19 stage of consultation. This marks the third and final formal opportunity for residents, businesses, community organisations, landowners, developers, and all other interested parties to comment on the plan.
This consultation will focus on whether the Local Plan meets the tests of legal compliance and soundness. Comments on matters outside the scope of the examination may carry limited weight in the examination process. Only representations submitted during this Regulation 19 consultation period will be considered by the independent Inspector as part of the examination of the Local Plan.

The consultation runs for just over six weeks, from Monday 7 September 2026 until 5pm on Monday 19 October 2026.

Where You Can View the Consultation Documents
The Submission Version consultation document and supporting information are available online at: https://tendringdc.oc2.uk
Paper copies can also be inspected at:
• Public libraries across the District (during usual opening hours)
• Clacton Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea (during usual opening hours)

How to Comment (Make ‘Representations’)
Please find the link here to our Statement of Representations Procedure and Notification of Period for Representations and Availability of Documents
Responses can be submitted through the online response forms available at: https://tendringdc.oc2.uk
Completed paper forms should be returned to: Planning Policy, Tendring District Council, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1SE or emailed to:[email protected]

Consultation Events
The Council will be holding a series of public drop-in events where Planning Officers will be available to explain the proposals and assist with the consultation process.
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Mon 21st Sept -Walton-on-the-Naze - Homelands Free Church
Garden Road, Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 8SJ - 3pm – 7pm

Thurs 24th Sept -Brightlingsea- Brightlingsea Parish Hall, Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0BP - 3pm – 7pm

Mon 28th Sept- Harwich -1912 Centre, Cow Lane, Harwich, CO12 3ES -3pm – 7pm

Wed 30th Sept -Weeley -Weeley Village Hall, Old Clacton Road, Weeley, CO16 9LW - 12pm – 4pm

Fri 2nd Oct - Lawford -Venture Centre 2000, Bromley Road, Lawford
CO11 2JE -3pm – 7pm

Deadline for Responses
All representations must be received no later than 5pm on Monday 19th October 2026.

Deadline for Responses
All representations must be received no later than 5pm on Monday 19th October 2026

01/09/2026

PLEASE VOTE

01/09/2026

POLITE REMINDER

Please refrain from parking on the slipway to Manningtree beach.

Parking in this area is illegal and restricts access for emergency vehicles and can lead to safety hazards for all beachgoers.

Thank you for your cooperation!

12/08/2026

FOR YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT RUBBISH/RECYCLING COLLECTIONS

We have been advised that rubbish collections are starting earlier in the morning until next Monday.

Residents are being asked to have their rubbish out for collection by 5am.

10/08/2026

HEAT ALERT

The UK Health Security Agency in conjunction with the Met Office have issued an Amber Heat Health Alert for the East of England.

This alert is in effect from 09:00 on Tuesday 11th August until 21:00 on Friday 14th August.

Please see the link below for further details:

Heat health alerts | UKHSA data dashboard

The link below to the .Gov website has useful information on how to stay cool in hot temperatures

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20/07/2026

MESSAGE FROM CADENT:

1950s gas pipes to be replaced in Lawford, Manningtree

Gas pipes that were first installed in Lawford, Manningtree around 70 years ago are to be upgraded to new, durable plastic pipes which will future-proof the network for decades to come.

Cadent is set to replace 1,600 metres of ageing gas pipe in Lawford, Manningtree, helping to keep local homes and businesses connected to safe and reliable gas supplies for cooking and heating.

The works will take place in Long Road, Colchester Road, Milton Road, Garden City, Bromley Road, Grange Road, Claude Oliver and Wignall Street. Cox’s Hill will also be affected by the work.

The project is part of Cadent’s ongoing investment to upgrade older gas mains across the East of England, replacing ageing pipes with modern plastic ones that are more durable and ready for the future.

Following consultation with Essex County Council, Cadent has agreed to carry out these essential gas works starting on Monday 27 July with an expectation that they will take 14 weeks to complete.

Due to the location of the gas pipes, engineers will need to work in the road, and a number of traffic management arrangements will be in place to keep everyone safe. These will include rolling road closures at various stages of the scheme. Additional traffic management includes:

Long Road will be closed with a rolling road closure from the 27 August until 14 Sep . Diversion routes will be clearly sign posted.
The entrance into Colchester Road from Long Road will be closed 17 August until 4 Sep. Diversion routes will be clearly sign posted. Access will be maintained for residents.
The entrance into Milton Road will be closed 10 August until 31 August. Access will be maintained for residents.
The entrance into Bromley Road from Wignall Street will be closed from the 14 September until 13 October. A signposted diversion will be available via School Lane.
The entrance into School Lane from Wignall Street will be closed from the 5 October until 23 October.

The road closure on Bromley Road and School Lane will not clash, School lane will only close once Bromley Road is open again.

Two-way traffic lights will also be used in Grange Road, while multi-way traffic lights will be in place in Wignall Street and Colchester Road. Signed diversion routes and advance warning signs will be used where required.

Gas supplies remain ON for the duration of work. The only interruption to supply will be to properties that take a direct feed from the pipes being replaced (in the immediate local area). Supply to these properties will be disconnected for a short while the property is connected to the new pipe. Advance notice will be given, and more information will be provided to these properties.

If you have any questions please contact Cadent on 0800 151 2404 or email [email protected]. Their team are available Monday to Friday 8.00am to 8.00pm.

15/07/2026

A BIG THANK YOU TO MIKE AT THE CO-OP FOR ARRANGING THE DISABLED PARKING BAYS IN THE CO-OP CAR PARK.