Mersea Island Society

06/11/2026

Can anyone help us with the following unrelated questions.
Question 1. Who is responsible for the Rotunda Noticeboard outside Strood Kitchen? Whenever we put a poster up, it gets taken down. We don't think it is just us either - can someone help us?

Question 2 - we are trying to get in touch with the people who run Strood Cam but no answer from their email. Perhaps they could post here or get in touch with us [email protected].

28/10/2026

12/10/2026

Planning: The local plan from Colchester City Council is at Regulation 19 consultation stage. Islanders are strongly and urgently urged to make their feelings known about the addition of ANOTHER 300 houses. These to be situated to the east of Dawes Lane. You can do this in the following ways:

1. Pick up a form from the Library, Council Offices, MICA or
2. Go to Colchester City Council portal https://colchester.oc2.uk/
3. West Mersea Town Council website https://www.westmerseatowncouncil.gov.uk/Local-Plan

THE FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 4PM, 13TH OCTOBER. YOUR VOICE DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

The next stage of consultation on Colchester's New Local Plan is now open. Closing date: 13th October 2026 at 4pm. Colchester City Council have announced the following: The Submission Draft Local Plan has been developed following evidence gathering, technical studies and feedback from residents, bu...

12/10/2026

Planning: The local plan from Colchester City Council is at Regulation 19 consultation stage. Islanders are strongly and urgently urged to make their feelings known about the addition of ANOTHER 300 houses. These to be situated to the east of Dawes Lane. You can do this in the following ways:

1. Pick up a form from the Library, Council Offices, MICA or
2. Go to Colchester City Council portal https://colchester.oc2.uk/
3. West Mersea Town Council website https://www.westmerseatowncouncil.gov.uk/Local-Plan

*THE FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 4PM, 13TH OCTOBER. YOUR VOICE DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE.*

The next stage of consultation on Colchester's New Local Plan is now open. Closing date: 13th October 2026 at 4pm. Colchester City Council have announced the following: The Submission Draft Local Plan has been developed following evidence gathering, technical studies and feedback from residents, bu...

05/10/2026

This Wednesday (7th October) we are delighted to welcome Thomas Bonds to come and talk about the importance of exercise as we all get older. All welcome to come along to Mersea Museum at 7.30pm to hear him. Just turn up and pay on the door - £3 for members/£5 for non members. 🌼🏋️‍♂️☀️

13/03/2026

The developer has appealed against Colchester City Council’s refusal of permission to convert
The Old Oyster Shed — a waterfront restaurant — into a private dwelling. We need as many
residents as possible to submit comments to the Planning Inspector.
*What is this about?*
The Old Oyster Shed is a distinctive weatherboarded building on stilts over the River Blackwater
at the bottom of Coast Road. It was built as a seafood restaurant in 2011. The owner wants to turn it into a house. The Council refused permission in August 2025 for five separate reasons.
The developer is now appealing that decision.
https://www.merseaislandsociety.org/news

https://appeal-planning-decision.service.gov.uk/comment-planning-appeal/appeals/6004537

06/03/2026

https://www.merseaislandsociety.org/post/mark-minter-mersea-island-watersports-why-time-spent-on-the-water-is-good-for-everyone

Mersea Island Society would like to extend huge thanks Mark Minter of Mersea Island Watersports for coming out (and on his birthday too!) to talk to us about his role in getting people out on the water. Please read our blog for more details.

Mark is one of the unsung heroes of Mersea who quietly gets on with making the physical and mental benefits of being on the water accessible to as many people as possible. MIW sees over 1000 school children come through its doors every year teaching children skills which give them confidence that goes beyond their time on the water.

In addition, Mark will be working alongside Freedom Boat Adventures to give those with disabilities access to time on the water. He is also currently the Vice Chair of the West Mersea Waterside Committee which manages the beach, hard, and waterfront areas.

08/02/2026

https://www.merseaislandsociety.org/so/6fPm-1wSI?languageTag=en

A Statement Outlining Concerns and Objections to the local plan

05/11/2025

Colchester City Council - Planning Consultations
https://colchester.oc2.uk
CONSULTATION starts Monday 10th November. Register NOW to have your say.

Have your say on Local Plan and other consultations.

29/10/2025

A bit early, we know, but tickets are now available online for our Christmas Concerts.

Fund raising concerts. Christmas concerts. Sid Bolan Big Band. Gilbert & Sullivan.