“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. ...
New Clacton bus service welcomed
Councillor Ian Block has welcomed the decision by Hedingham to replace the recently withdrawn Go Ride Bus between Brightlingsea and Clacton-on-Sea...Bus service consultation
The Town Council are aware that a local resident has delivered a leaflet to houses in the town, regarding a consultation process that Essex County...
Council and residents oppose library closure
Brightlingsea Town Council has condemned the threatened closure of Brightlingsea Library – a move backed unanimously by residents who attended a...
Hearing loss group to meet at Parish Hall
The charity Action on Hearing Loss is to host regular meetings and dispense information for people with hearing loss and tinnitus in Brightlingsea....
Public meeting on library future
A public meeting has been called to discuss the future of Brightlingsea Library – which is under threat of closure by Essex County Council....Meet your District Councillors
Brightlingsea’s Tendring councillors – Jayne Chapman, Graham Steady and Karen Yallop – will be holding an open surgery in the...Brightlingsea Skate Park
Following adverse comments on social media regarding the condition of the skate park, as Councillor responsible for the Western Promenade, I remind...
