PRESS RELEASE (posted 1 July)

Message from the Town Mayor, Cllr. S. Weaver.
It is with regret we announce the resignation of:
The Town Clerk, Karen Kuderovitch
Cllr. T. Gibbons
Cllr. B. Holmes

We thank them for their valuable contributions, especially during times that have been difficult and challenging for the council.
They will all be missed. We wish them all the best for the future.

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING (updated 1 July)

This Council held an Open Public Meeting on 27th June to view the proposed Glebe Pavilion plans.
Location: Glebe Recreation Ground

Location plan: click here
Proposal: click here
Please complete a questionnaire and let your views be known: click here

COUNCILLOR SURGERIES 

As part of the Council's commitment to improve community engagement, residents are welcome to come along and discuss council related subjects with Councillors.
Where: Council Chamber, 10 Melrose Road, West Mersea
Time: 10am to noon.
Refreshments available.

OFFICE OPENING HOURS (reviewed 1 July)

The Council office is open to the public on Monday and Friday mornings (9am to 12pm). 

We are a stockist for recycling boxes and clear bags, obtained with a voucher from Colchester City Council (Waste & Recycling enquiries: click here) 
Our office working hours are 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Telephone 01206 382128 (answerphone may be on, please leave a message) or email: carol.fountain@westmerseatowncouncil.gov.uk 
West Mersea Town Council is operating a full service. 

We sell dog bags (£2 for 100 bags) and food caddy bags (£1 for 26 bags). 
Method of payment: Card only (excluding American Express & Diners Card). No cash or cheques. 

NEWSLETTER (reviewed 4 June)

West Mersea Town Council have produced three newsletters, the March edition can be found on the newsletters page (click here). The Council plan to issue on a quarterly basis to better engage with residents. Please take the time to read this and we welcome any feedback. 

COMMUNITY SPECIAL CONSTABLE FOR MERSEA (reviewed 4 June)

Community Special Constable Bryant officially took up his position as our Community Police Officer on 1st November 2022.
Constable Bryant has met many people on his beat, including local businesses and community groups. He is in discussion with a number of parties in regard to community based initiatives, aimed at making our Island a better and safer place. Understandably he hasn't been able to meet and speak to everyone, but if you would like SC Bryant to drop by to discuss a concern or simply to say hello, please provide your details to the Council Office and we will be more than happy to pass them on.

Community Special Constables are volunteer police officers, holding the same office and the same powers as regular officers; they wear the same uniform and carry the same equipment and are deployed to the same incidents. Being volunteers, CSCs are not paid but can claim mileage and duty allowances.
Community Special Constable video: click here
Poster: click here 
FAQs: click here 

KEEP MERSEA TIDY (reviewed 4 June)

Keep Mersea Tidy litter picks regularly take place in West Mersea. Litter is collected by many individuals, if you wish to sign up as a Litter Warrior please email Colchester City Council on shrubend@colchester.gov.uk for more details.

Be Proud of Mersea and help to make our Island the first litter free island in the UK. Proud of Mersea are an active group of litter pickers and campaigners, for more details phone: 01206 385397 or email: proudofmersea@outlook.com  
Facebook: Proud of Mersea Community Group