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It’s About Us
The Office for National Statistics will be hosting virtual census support events for the communities of Essex. These virtual workshops will talk residents through both the online and paper versions of the census form, provide guidance on how to complete it,…
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Freeport East confirmed by chancellor
Freeport East was one of eight new Freeports announced today (3 March 2021) by Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in his budget speech. Reacting to the news, George Kieffer, Chairman of the Freeport East Project Board, said: “We are…
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Have your say on plans for former Starlings building
Design proposals for the development of a new car park, event space and public toilets on a prominent site in Dovercourt have been published. The public is invited to have its say on the plans for the former Starlings garage…
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Residents encouraged to consider voting options ahead of May elections
Voters in Tendring are being encouraged to think about how they will cast their ballot in the upcoming elections. On Thursday, 6 May 2021, Tendring residents will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at…
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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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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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Land at Harwich railway station could be purchased by council
Tendring District Council (TDC) is to consider purchasing land at Harwich Railway Station. Investigation works will be carried out by council officers, exploring issues such as any legal, planning or other restrictions, the value, and tenant agreements.The site sits behind…
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Severe weather warning for snow and ice
The Met Office has issued a serve weather warning for snow and ice which is valid from 12:00 Saturday 6th February until 23:59 Sunday 7th February. For further updates please refer to the Met Office website: UK weather warnings -…
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Ambitious freeport for East of England to drive jobs and investment
A new freeport for the East of England could create 13,500 jobs in the region – as part of an investment of more than half-a-billion pounds. The figures were set out in a bid submitted by Freeport East, ahead of…
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Improvement work grants still available for independent businesses in Harwich and Dovercourt
A grant scheme from Tendring District Council (TDC) offering funds to independent businesses in Harwich and Dovercourt to refurbish is still open. Match-funding of between £100 and £2,000 is available to businesses in the two town centres looking to enhance…
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Less than two months until census 2021
Households across Tendring will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried…
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Check if your business is eligible for a Covid-19 support grant
Business owners are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for various Covid-19 support grants following a streamlining of the process. During each set of Covid-19 restrictions – national lockdowns and localised tier levels – different financial support has…
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