Articles by Lucy Ballard - Clerk to the Council
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William Friese-Greene and the birth of Cinema
A series of forthcoming Heritage events commemorating the life, works and legacy of former Harwich resident William Friese-Greene is being launched in Harwich. Friese-Greene was a talented photographer and inventor. Born in 1855, he is principally known as a pioneer…
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Talent Pathway Harwich Skate Jam – Tuesday 17th August 9am – 3pm
Harwich Town Council is working with Team Rubicon to bring you the Talent Pathway Harwich Skate Jam. Come down to the Dovercourt skate park on Tuesday 17th August. There are timed sessions for those with disabilities, girls only, and beginners,…
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Met Offices issues 2 severe weather warnings
The Met Office has issued 2 severe weather warnings for thunderstorms, the first being in force from effective from 8pm on Friday 23rd July - 10pm on Saturday 24th July. Please note that this warning relates to an area which…
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Level 3 Heat-Health Watch Alert
Please be aware the Met Office in partnership with Public Health England has issued a Level 3 Heat-health Watch Alert. Amber — Level 3 - Heatwave action Triggered when the Met Office confirms threshold temperatures for one of more regions…
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Severe Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for thunderstorms, effective from 1pm-midnight on Tuesday 20th July. This falls just outside of our area but since these are very localised, there is always a chance it could drift into…
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Severe weather warning – Thunderstorms
The Met Office has issued a series of severe weather warnings for THUNDERSTORMS, which come into force from 1800 today and are in place until 0900 Saturday. These storms will be isolated, but should you experience one, there could significant…
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Clacton Airshow to present flypast celebrating 150 years of Clacton
The Red Arrows will fly over Clacton on two days this summer as the town celebrates its 150th anniversary. Along with the world-renowned Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), the ace Royal Air Force (RAF) display team will grace the…
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There is still time to do your census
On Sunday 21st March, millions of people across England and Wales completed Census 2021 to ensure that local services for every community can be planned using the best information possible. If you’ve haven’t completed your census questionnaire yet, please do…
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‘Octopus Ahoy!’ Sponsorship Opportunities
'Octopus Ahoy!' is a mass appeal, large-scale public art event to celebrate local links to Mayflower 400. After being postponed in 2020, the 'Octopus Ahoy!' sculpture trail is forging ahead in 2021 and playing an active role in encouraging visitors and residents…
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SOS bus is coming to Harwich
Need some support or advice? or know someone who does? The SHELLS group in partnership with Open Road, have commissioned the SOS bus to now operate every Monday from 10am – 3pm outside the Park Pavilion in Harwich. The bus…
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Cabin Fever Choir
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NHS England Diabetes Prevention Program – Know Your Risk Tool
NHS England are currently allowing people who are identified at risk of Diabetes to refer themselves onto the NHS Diabetes Prevention program (NDPP) via the Diabetes UK Know Your Risk Tool (https://preventing-diabetes.co.uk/know-your-risk-dtc/#top) and to join a free online program to help…
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Finance Minutes – 6th October 2020
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Get Ready for the Big Thaw
Message from Affinity Water You may remember, the Beast from the East in 2018 ended with a rapid thaw, which caused widespread bursts on pipes at customer properties and on our network. From Sunday, we are expecting a similar thaw…
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Changes to waste collection due to impact of cold weather
Changes are being made to waste collections in Tendring due to the impacts of the recent cold weather. Snow and ice meant that Tendring District Council’s (TDC) waste contractors Veolia were unable to carry out any rubbish and recycling collections…
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Community Covid testing focus moves to rapid tests as pilot scheme ends
Residents in Tendring without Covid-19 symptoms are being encouraged to seek a rapid Coronavirus test. As part of the community testing programme, Essex County Council has opened a rapid testing site (Lateral Flow Testing) in Dovercourt, and bookings can be…