Three new community councils coming to Tendring after strong public support
Over 2,500 residents took part in the council's consultation
Tendring residents have shown strong support for the creation of three new community councils, following a consultation.
A total of 2,685 residents took part in the second phase of the consultation, which closed on 28 February, after more than 3,400 responses were received during the first phase.
In Clacton-on-Sea, 90 per cent of respondents said a new parish council would be the right approach. Support was even higher in Holland-on-Sea, where 93 per cent backed the proposal. In West Clacton & Jaywick Sands, 85 per cent of respondents also agreed that creating a parish council would best represent their community.
Residents were in favour of creating new councils called Clacton-on-Sea Town Council, Holland-on-Sea Village Council, and West Clacton & Jaywick Sands Community Council.
The results of the consultation were presented to TDC’s Community Leadership Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Monday 30 March. The committee’s recommendations will be submitted to Full Council on 2 June, when councillors will make the final decision on whether to create the new parishes and their councils.
Community councils – often known as parish or town councils – can champion local priorities and may deliver services such as parks, events, leisure facilities and community amenities. They are also statutory consultees for planning applications.
Should councillors agree on 2 June to the creation of the new community councils, further steps would include preparing the formal Community Governance Order and supporting a smooth transition toward the new councils being established and councillors elected.