The Tendring District Council met on Tuesday 1 September 2026, with the agenda including discussions on climate action, autism training, and the local plan. The meeting was scheduled to consider motions regarding environmental commitments and mandatory training for school staff, alongside reviewing the Tendring District Local Plan Review: Submission Version.

Motion on Climate Action and Environmental Protection

A motion was scheduled to be considered, put forward by Councillor Barrett, expressing opposition to any moves by Essex County Council to reduce its commitments in areas such as climate action, biodiversity, environmental protection, and nature recovery. The agenda noted that the Council's statutory officers had indicated no need to provide specific professional advice regarding the budgetary, constitutional, legislative, or staffing implications of this motion.

Motion on Mandatory Autism and Learning Disability Training

Councillor Doyle was scheduled to propose a motion calling on Essex County Council and other relevant bodies to ensure the urgent implementation of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training for all staff across schools within the District of Tendring. Similar to the climate action motion, the agenda stated that the Council's statutory officers did not deem it necessary to provide an advisory note on this matter.

Tendring District Local Plan Review

The Council was scheduled to consider the Tendring District Local Plan Review: Submission Version for approval. This would allow for a public consultation on the plan, in accordance with Regulation 19 of the relevant planning legislation. The Local Plan sets out the council's strategy for the future development of the district.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Work Programmes

The agenda indicated that the Council would review the proposed work programmes for the Community Leadership Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Resources and Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the 2026/2027 scrutiny year. Additionally, a review of the work undertaken by these committees during the 2025/2026 scrutiny year was scheduled to be noted.

Amendments to Members' Licensing Guidance

Proposed amendments to the Members' Licensing Guidance, now referred to as the Licensing and Registration Probity Protocol, were scheduled for consideration. These amendments followed a review conducted by the Standards Committee.

Report of Urgent Cabinet or Portfolio Holder Decisions

The Council was to be notified of any urgent executive decisions taken since the last meeting, as per the Council's Constitution. These decisions would have been made under specific rules relating to special urgency, call-in procedures, or budget and policy framework requirements.

Minutes of Committees

The minutes of several committee meetings were scheduled to be presented to the Council for information. These included meetings of the Resources and Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee, Planning Policy & Local Plan Committee, Community Leadership Overview & Scrutiny Committee, Audit Committee, Standards Committee, and Human Resources & Council Tax Committee. The agenda specified that these minutes were for information only, and any recommendations within them would require separate reports for the Council to make decisions upon.

Other Business

The meeting's agenda also included provisions for announcements by the Chairman, Chief Executive, and Leader of the Council, as well as statements by members of the Cabinet. Members of the public were scheduled to have the opportunity to ask questions of the Leader, Portfolio Holders, or Chairmen of Committees. The Council was also to consider any references or reports from the Cabinet, and a report regarding a change in the membership of the Planning Committee. Finally, the agenda allowed for the consideration of urgent matters for debate.