West Mersea Town Council

02/06/2026

RNID CLINIC - Friday 5th June 2026 - No appointment required.
Where: Council Office, 10 Melrose Road, West Mersea, CO5 8JD.

FREE HEARING CHECKS
Free drop-in service. Information on hearing loss and tinnitus.
How to do a hearing check.
How to access support and services in the area.
When: 10am to 11.30am.

DO YOU HAVE A HEARING AID?
Replacement tubes, batteries, hearing screening, otoscopy, signposting and advice.
When: 12.30pm to 2.30pm.

RNID - for more information, please contact Angie Baker on 07442 538939 or email [email protected]

22/05/2026

PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY - FOOTPATH 36

Public Notice - Essex County Council (Footpath 36, West Mersea) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) Order 2026
Effect of the order: To temporarily close footpath 36, from its junction with Reymead Close to its junction with Vince Close for approximately 38 metres.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th July to 3rd August 2026 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting.
Public Notice and map below.

15/05/2026

This planning application will be receiving attention from the WMTC Planning & Highways Committee. It is not within the current proposals for the Local Plan.

Outline application for demolition of existing dwelling and er****on of 52 new dwellings.
Land at, 102 East Road, West Mersea.
Consultation expiry date: 6th June 2026.

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15/05/2026

The Town Mayor elected by the Council for the year 2026-27 is Councillor Bob Jenkins, and the Deputy Mayor is Councillor Teresa Webster.

West Mersea Town Council has 9 Councillors who are volunteers serving the interests of the people of West Mersea.

For details of all the Councillors, click on the website link below:
https://www.westmerseatowncouncil.gov.uk/Councillors-Staff

27/04/2026

RNID CLINIC - Friday 1st May 2026 - No appointment required.
Where: Council Office, 10 Melrose Road, West Mersea, CO5 8JD.

FREE HEARING CHECKS
Free drop-in service. Information on hearing loss and tinnitus.
How to do a hearing check.
How to access support and services in the area.
When: 10am to 11.30am.

DO YOU HAVE A HEARING AID?
Replacement tubes, batteries, hearing screening, otoscopy, signposting and advice.
When: 12.30pm to 2.30pm.

RNID - for more information, please contact Angie Baker on 07442 538939 or email [email protected]

23/04/2026

LOCAL PLAN: UPDATE ON WEST MERSEA TOWN COUNCIL REPRESENTATIONS
A one to one meeting with Colchester City Council planners took place on 15th April to continue presenting the Island’s key evidence-based concerns regarding the emerging Local Plan.

The Council reiterated issues previously set out in a letter of 13th March (available on the WMTC website under Local Plan, link below), including:
• Flooding impacts affecting access and exit via the B1025
• Urgent requirement for a comprehensive traffic and highways survey, in relation to the Strood and surrounding area
• Significant increase in vehicle movements along Dawes Lane and the deteriorating condition of the road
• Need for full consideration of Marine Conservation Zone protections and cumulative wastewater impacts
• Absence of data for Mersea Island Surgery in the Plan
• Concerns regarding the capacity of the Water Recycling Centre to accommodate cumulative development without environmental harm
• The importance of applying the Neighbourhood Plan to future Caravan Park development

West Mersea Town Council will continue constructively with the City Council to seek that the Local Plan reflects the West Mersea’s environmental constraints, infrastructure limitations, and community priorities.
Website link: https://westmerseatowncouncil.gov.uk/Local-Plan

20/04/2026

LOCAL PLAN - Update on West Mersea Town Council representations to the City Council. Special one-to-one meeting held with City Planners on 15th April 2026.

Click on the link below:

10/04/2026

POLLING DAY - Thursday 7th May 2026

Elections will take place across Colchester on Thursday 7th May to elect councillors to Essex County Council and Colchester City Council.

Statement of Persons Nominated can be viewed below.

08/04/2026

HEALTHWATCH ESSEX CARERS VOICES SURVEY

Healthwatch Essex have launched a survey for people who are providing care and support for family, friends or other individuals in their lives.

Essex County Council are gathering feedback from carers across the county to find out what is working well and not so well in order to influence improvements to the support provided for carers.

Breaks for unpaid carers (often called respite or short breaks) are planned periods of time away from daily caregiving responsibilities, designed to support the carer's health, wellbeing, and personal life. These can range from a few hours for shopping to longer holidays, allowing for rest and maintaining social connections.

A break can include respite/holiday, sitting services, day support, or short-notice help to attend appointments. The survey is divided into 2 parts; for those who have taken a break, and those who haven't and/or are unsure how to access them.

To access the survey, click on the link below.

Healthwatch Essex 'Carers Voices' is commissioned by Essex County Council to gather feedback from carers across the county to find out what’s working well and not so well in order to influence improvements to the support provided for carers. Breaks for unpaid carers (often called respite or short ...

07/04/2026