Councillor Ann Oxley has been elected to the role of Chairman of the Council for the 2026/27 municipal year. Councillor Oxley, who represents The Walton ward, was selected at the Annual Council meeting on 19 May 2026. 

Councillor Carlo Guglielmi, who represents Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley ward, has been elected as the Council’s Vice-Chairman.

The Chairman's Charity Fund

The Chairman's Charities for this municipal year are The Naze Protection Society, Touched by Cancer and Stroke Wellness Foundation. Make an Online Donation

Please make cheques payable to "Tendring District Council" or cash donations are welcome. Receipts are available on request.

The address to post or hand deliver your donation to is:
Leadership Support, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 1SE.

How to invite the Chairman to an event:

Use the online Chairman's Invitation Form

How to Contact the Chairman:

By Post:
Chairman's Parlour
Tendring District Council
Town Hall
Station Road
Clacton on Sea
Essex  CO15 1SE

By Telephone: 01255 686340
By Email: chairman@tendringdc.gov.uk