Celebrating allotments’ centenary
Brightlingsea Allotments are 100 years old and the current allotment holders are inviting residents to come and view what is now over 100 plots on...Thanks from the Brightlingsea Foodbank
The following letter has been received by the Council: Dear Graham and the Town Council, On behalf of the Brightlingsea Foodbank, I would like to...Space for recycling required
The Town Council is looking for additional recycling points in the Town and should anyone have any suggestions, subject to agreement of ownership of...
Mill Street road closure announced
UK Power Networks is to carry out roadworks in Mill Street and is planning to close the road for a day on September 17. Click here for more...
Regent Road to close for gas works
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Regent Road, Brightlingsea Regent Road in Brightlingsea is scheduled to close from 2nd September 2019 for 15...Update: Traveller incursion on Western Promenade
Updated Thursday July 25: Town Mayor Graham Steady said: ” I am pleased to report that as of this morning, the travellers have left. I would...
Use any plastic container for recycling, says Tendring Council
Recycling can be placed out for collection in any suitable plastic container, Tendring residents are being reminded. An unprecedented demand for...
“No libraries to close for five years” – Essex County Council
Following a review into library services across Essex – which threatened the closure of Brightlingsea Library as well as many others – Essex County Council has announced that no libraries will close for five years.
Free debt advice for Tendring residents
In the financial year 2018-19, advisers at Citizens Advice Tendring helped 524 clients in the area with 1,182 debt issues. The main issues were council tax arrears, closely followed by credit card debt.
Town Summer Show takes place on Bank Holiday Monday
Brightlingsea & District Horticultural Society’s 107th Town Summer Show & Companion Dog Show takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, 26th August...
Roadside weeds tackled
Workers from Tendring District Council this morning (June 18th) began spraying the weeds that have grown up at the side of roads and kerbs around...Coffee with Cops
There’s a chance to talk over any issues you may have regarding local policing at a Coffee with Cops event in The Parish Hall, Victoria Place,...
Brightlingsea beaches gain Seaside Awards and retain Blue Flag status
Brightlingsea’s beaches are among seven beaches in Tendring District that have been handed prestigious awards by Keep Britain Tidy. The...Coffee with Cops
There’s a chance to talk over any issues you may have regarding local policing at a Coffee with Cops event in The Parish Hall, Victoria Place,...
Beach clean-up is a success
Over 20 people braved cold winds and a hail storm on Saturday 13th April to take part in a clean-up of Brightlingsea’s beaches. The event, which was promoted by Brightlingsea Town Council, attracted members of the public with help from councillors and council staff.
Bateman Road closed for up to 21 days following sewer collapse
The closure of Bateman Road, Brightlingsea, which commenced on 8th April 2019 and is in force for up to 21 days (It is estimated to be completed...Richard Avenue & Edward Avenue closed on April 15th
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Richard Avenue, Edward Avenue, Brightlingsea Please...Election of District Councillors
The election of three representatives for the Brightlingsea Ward of Tendring District Council will take place on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019. For a full...Election of Brightlingsea Town Councillors
The following people will be returned as councillors on May 2nd following an uncontested election.
Join us for for a beach clean-up
Brightlingsea Town Council has organised a Beach Clean Up for Saturday April 13th from 10am until 12 noon, to help clean up the beach areas of Brightlingsea
Holiday complex plans to be discussed by Town Council
Plans for the development of a holiday and residential complex at Lower Farm, East End Green in Brightlingsea will be discussed by the Town Council...
Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth event
Brightlingsea Town Council will be among over a thousand organisations across the UK and worldwide that will be participating in the Fly a Flag for...
Mayor holds coffee morning
Brightlingsea Town Mayor Ben Smith is holding a Coffee Morning on Saturday 16th March 2019, from 10am until 12 noon at the Parish Hall. ...
