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STRATEGIC STUDY

 PRESENTATION TO STAKEHOLDERS

Thursday 9th May 2013

at 7.30 pm

     in the Colne Yacht Club

 

Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners are holding a public meeting to provide interested parties with information on a study made on Brightlingsea Harbour to inform future development of the Harbour.

 

H R Wallingford Ltd and Marina Projects, the consultants, will give an illustrated report on the study which has recently been completed.

 

Following the presentation there will be the opportunity for a question and answer session.  The presentation is the start of a process of consultation with stakeholders to inform future decisions and developments.

 

Following the presentation, notes will be available from the Harbour Office on request and published on the website with copies.

 

This arrangement will allow stakeholders to have access to the Report prior to the public meeting.

 

 

It is with regret that the Commissioners announce the death of Tony Bragg, the Hard Master

 

 

After 23 years Tony Bragg retired as the Brightlingsea Hard Master. Tony spent 18 years working for Brightlingsea Town Council and 5 years with Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners looking after the Hard, Jetty and Boat Park and those who used them.

 

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Annual Report 2012

 

This has been another interesting and productive year for the Commissioners with the completion of several important projects begun previously. 

 

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Strategic Study

 

Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners is conducting a strategic study to determine how the Harbour should be developed to ensure sustainability and provide the best facilities and environment for all its stakeholders over the next 25 -50 years.  

 

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Welcome to Brightlingsea Harbour

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Brightlingsea Harbour is a small mixed leisure and commercial port with a rich heritage, situated in Brightlingsea Creek close to the mouth of the Colne Estuary where it meets the Blackwater and Thames Estuaries.

 

The Harbour is within a nature conservation area of international importance. The River Colne is navigable on the tide for 7 miles to Colchester in Essex and the River Blackwater is navigable for 11 miles to Maldon. Brightlingsea is a day sail from most ports on the Thames Estuary.

 

Brightlingsea Harbour is a Trust Port managed by Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners. The Harbour Master leads a dedicated team of permanent and seasonal staff who oversee the day to day activities within the Harbour.

 

The Harbour provides a total of about 500 berths and moorings and welcomes many visiting boats, which can number 100 on a busy weekend. Boats of up to 50 feet (15m) and 8 feet (2.5m) draft can be accommodated and a warm welcome awaits all. Facilities at Brightlingsea Harbour have steadily been upgraded over recent year and in recent months this has included the addition of a laundry facility for Harbour users and the sale of diesel fuel from a floating barge berth.

 

BHC also manage Waterside Marina adjacent to the Harbour. Approximately 50 berths are available here with walk off access, as well as water and electricity supplies.

 

Use the links on the menu above to access further information about Brightlingsea Harbour, including details of the Foot and Cycle Ferry service from Brightlingsea, useful information for visitors and what you can find to do in the surrounding area.

 

If you cannot find the information you require, please contact us.