How bikes have changed lives
Living in Clacton
Clacton is a wonderful place to live, with a number of schools rated Good or Outstanding, local healthcare facilities including a hospital, and amenities – not to mention the beautiful coastline.
“Clacton has a rich cultural capital and unique seaside heritage, it’s a wonderful place to live, work and explore”
Our plan to enhance life for Clacton residents
To enhance life for residents in the Clacton area we are focusing on four key sectors: health and wellbeing, homes, investing in education and skills development and enhancing transport infrastructure, we aim to create a community where everyone can thrive. These programmes are the foundation of a brighter, more connected future for Clacton.
Supporting your wellbeing
find out how we are supporting your wellbeing
Connected Clacton
improving connectivity in the town
Homes
creating welcoming neighbourhoods
Skills & Careers
helping you achieve your potential
Current projects
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Carnavon Terrace
In progress
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Town Centre Building
Ambition
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Martello Tower Works
Ambition
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Seafront arts
Ambition
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Shop front improvements
In progress
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Community Transport Buses
Ambition
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Public Realm
Ambition
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Mayfield Place
Complete
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ShopSafe Radios
Complete
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Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP)
In progress
Find out more about Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP)
New Healthcare Provision
Ambition
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Active Wellbeing Centre
In progress
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Bus Infrastructure Improvements (Clacton Town)
In progress
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Essex Pedal Power – Clacton and Jaywick Sands (Completed)
Complete
Find out more about Essex Pedal Power – Clacton and Jaywick Sands (Completed)
Clacton Skate Park
Complete
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Health and Wellbeing
There are various projects in place to support resident wellbeing, ranging from physical activity to working with the NHS.
Browse our latest health projects that are supporting health and wellbeing in Clacton:
Exploring integrated health and leisure services
Building new facilities at Clacton Hospital
Connected Clacton
A number of projects are improving transport connectivity in the town, these include:
Essex Pedal Power Cycle Path
A new walking and cycling route was created between Clacton and Jaywick Sands with drainage and lighting to increase connectivity use, especially in winter.
The one kilometre route, completed in March 2024, is user-friendly for cycling and mobility scooter use and uses off-grid wind and solar powered lighting.
The project was completed by Essex Highways on behalf of Essex County Council in March 2024.
Bus Infrastructure Improvements
This project is designed to make Jaywick and Clacton more connected and to improve sustainable travel opportunities for residents to access key services, employment, and training opportunities. It will deliver bus stop improvements to approximately 32 bus stops, including provision of 5 new shelters, 16 sets of raised kerbs and other safety improvements, as well as 24 updated flags at bus stops.
Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP)
Essex County Council, in partnership with Tendring District Council are creating a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan for Clacton and Jaywick. This is a long-term plan to prioritise walking and cycling infrastructure over the next 10-years (subject to funding).
Community engagement was held in Autumn 2024.
Homes
Some of the regeneration plans for Clacton include an element of housing. For example, the Carnarvon Terrace development will include 28 apartments. There have also been brand new private-sector schemes, such as Mayfield Place in Station Road.
More widely, there is the proposed Hartley Gardens development from Homes England and Greenwich Hospital, on the edge of Clacton.
Skills & Careers
There is a range of support available for continued learning within Clacton, with a number of projects underway to help residents achieve their potential and access future career opportunities in the area, such as Freeport East.
Grants to support business and employ apprentices.
Project to provide new library and adult learning facilities.
Delivering public sector apprenticeships.