Can't believe we are still  have having this good weather,usually we will have 1 heatwave if we are lucky,not 4. Just a reminder that we are now under a hosepipe ban so I am afraid that the watering can has to come out to save any greenness that is left.

We have long been concerned as a Parish Council about the speeding problem throughout the Village. Repeated requests to the Police for speed traps have not as yet materialised and reports to the Highway agency have also fallen on deaf ears. So that just leaves us with direct action . We have purchased a number of  30mph signs to be attached to bins to try and encourage  drivers to be more considerate as they pass through our Village. We will be trialling this along the Street in the coming months before a rollout to other parts of the Village. If you are interested in having a sign for your bin -free of charge – then please contact me on 07856341480 to arrange collection. Failing that please catch me as I walk about the Village with my dogs in tow. I know it is a small thing but if it raises awareness then that may help in our campaign against speed.PC Vanessa Moss is hoping to attend the Full Council meeting in September where we can discuss this and other issues .

Thank you to all those who helped to tidy up the Memorial garden this month. Cllr Cauvain has responsibility for this area and has asked me to pass on her thanks for all the help she received during August to improve this area. It certainly looks a lot better now and going forward is in a good place for the coming seasons.

Some of the footpaths are also being swamped with abundant overgrowth of weeds. If you notice this is the case then please report it to

https://www.essexhighways.org/tell-us/public-rights-of-way-issues

There is also a map of rights of way and details of 25   footpaths around Tendring on

https://www.essexhighways.org/getting-around/public-rights-of-way/prow-interactive-map

News from Goose Green- there has been repairs carried out to the bridge on the play equipment between the two towers . This is an over 8's piece of equipment. Thanks to all the Parents who supervise their children using the Park equipment. All equipment requires adult supervision at all times. If you notice a problem please contact the Parish Council Clerk on

clerk@tendringparishcouncil.gov.uk

 The Parish Council will be doing a litter pick each week to try and keep this area clean and tidy and a pleasure to use. Thank you to all Parents and children who use the bins provided or take their rubbish home. It is great to see so many families enjoying picnics in the Park.

The Parish Council  in collaboration with CHAPS has organised a PSA testing session in the Village Hall 7 November 10-2pm. The PSA test is currently the most reliable way to detect prostate cancer at an early, treatable stage. The test measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. Small amounts of PSA naturally leak into the bloodstream, and the level can vary depending on factors like your age and prostate health. Once your sample is analysed by the lab, CHAPS compare your result with the normal range for your age and any specific health factors, such as prostate medication. You will receive a confidential online report that includes your exact PSA level and a risk assessment with a recommendation when to retest . Please see the poster in this magazine for further details. There are 45 free tests but you will need to book up though on

https://chaps.uk.com/book-event-main

Just to update you on John Parry's sponsored walk this summer. He has now completed the walk and as of August 9 has raised over £64,000. He has smashed the original target of £20,000. Congratulations John a truly inspirational journey.

It was a real pleasure to be  asked to speak at the Licensing of our new Priest Missioner at St Edmund's. Nicky Young will serve our community and the Parish Council wish her every success in her work.

Our next meeting will be in the Village Hall at 7.30pm

Monday 28th September 2026

Monday 26th October 2026

Monday 23rd November 2026

 All are welcome to attend

Cllr Jill Brattan

Chairman of Tendring Parish Council