Harwich Town Council

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News & Notices


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  1. Relaunched app shows how busy beaches are on Essex Sunshine Coast

    An app has been launched which shows visitors to the Essex Sunshine Coast how busy the beaches are. LoveTendring was first created by Tendring District Council (TDC) to promote events and what’s on in the area. Now the authority’s IT…

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  2. Princes Theatre is open and is bringing back the good times

    As the Princes Theatre continues with its programme as Covid restrictions ease, there is one show that is bound to please many. Bringing Back The Good Times promises to blow away the lockdown blues and spread enough happiness and joy…

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  3. Busy weekend for beach patrol as service praised by paramedics

    Tendring District Council’s (TDC) Beach Patrol had a busy weekend as the hot weather coincided with the start of the summer holidays for some. With tides meaning the Essex Sunshine Coast’s beaches were fully exposed for the whole day, Tendring’s…

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  4. Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping and On-Street Parking Places

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  5. Consultation to begin on modifications to section two of emerging local plan

    A consultation launches this week on proposed changes to the blueprint for future development in Tendring. Section Two of Tendring District Council’s (TDC) Local Plan was the subject of an online two-week public hearing earlier in the year. The Planning…

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  6. Talent Pathway Programme – Tuesday 17th August 2021

    On Tuesday 17th August 2021, Harwich Town Council will be teaming up with Team Rubicon to hold the Talent Pathway Programme as 1 of 100 skateparks in the UK to help find the next young talent to participate in the…

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  7. Severe Weather Warning

    The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for rain.  This is currently in force and will remain so until midnight tonight. Throughout this afternoon and into this evening we can expect very localised, slow moving heavy showers with…

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  8. OCTOPUS AHOY!

    FOLLOW THE TRAIL! 25TH JUNE-5TH SEPTEMBER 2021 Octopus Ahoy! is an engaging, FREE family-friendly art trail for all to enjoy. Stunning sculptures will arrive ashore on 25th June, taking pride of place in parks, on streets and in open spaces…

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  9. New grants available for event organisers in Tendring

    Grants of up to £1,000 are available to encourage events to be held in Tendring and support local traders and performers. Tendring District Council (TDC) is making a total pot of £35,000 available to seed fund events, as part of its…

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  10. Sea swim safety lessons return to tendring

    Training sessions teaching young people to safely swim in the sea are returning to the district this summer. Swim Safe, a national practical outdoor water safety programme developed by Swim England and the RNLI, teaches children water awareness among the…

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  11. Heavy rain and thunderstorms may bring some disruption on Saturday

    What to expect There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes or hail. Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and…

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  12. Tendring’s local plan takes another step forward

    The blueprint for future development in Tendring is taking an important step forward this summer following positive recommendations from a government-appointed Planning Inspector. Section Two of Tendring District Council’s (TDC) Local Plan was the subject of a two-week public hearing…

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  13. New grants available for event organisers in Tendring

    Grants of up to £1,000 are available to encourage events to be held in Tendring and support local traders and performers. Tendring District Council (TDC) is making a total pot of £35,000 available to seed fund events, as part of…

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  14. Popular internet safety talk for parents returns

    A free internet safety information session for parents is coming back to Tendring. Giving advice on how to keep children safe online, from popular games such as Minecraft and Fortnite to appropriate media sources, the 2 Johns will also explore…

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  15. Severe Weather Warning Thunderstorms 16 – 18 June

    The Met Office have issued a series of severe weather warnings for THUNDERSTORMS, which come into force from 6pm today and are in place until 0900 Saturday. It must be noted that these storms will be isolated, but should you…

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  16. 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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