Annual Parish Meeting
The 130th Annual Parish Meeting will be held at St Osyth Village Hall Annex at 7pm on Wednesday 8th April 2026
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Detailed below is advance notification of activities scheduled for next week which may be noticed in your neighbourhood or in the wider vicinity of the Thames Estuary. All of the limitations and stipulations outlined below apply. Follow us on X @SHB_Alerts for daily updates to this information. ![]()
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20 April 2026 Explosions may be noticed![]()
21-23 April 2026 Gunfire & Explosions may be noticed ![]()
24 April 2026 Range active – no explosive activity expected![]()
25 & 26 April 2026 Nothing to report![]()
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Activity Descriptions![]()
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Localised Gunfire: Small Calibre Gunfire that may be noticed by communities closer to MOD Shoeburyness.![]()
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Gunfire: Large Calibre Gunfire that may be noticed by communities in the wider vicinity of the Thames Estuary.![]()
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Explosions: Explosions that may be noticed by communities in the wider vicinity of the Thames Estuary.![]()
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Smoke: Smoke generated may be more noticeable than usual in the vicinity of the Thames Estuary.![]()
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May be noticed: Activities listed are those which, due to their nature, have the potential to be noticed off site. Weather conditions on the day heavily influence the outcome therefore we cannot confirm in advance that these activities will be noticed, when/where they will be noticed, and to what degree.![]()
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Range active – no explosive activity expected: The Range is active, but activities are not expected to be noticed offsite.![]()
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Nothing to report: The Range is not active, but the MOD byelaws remain in force.![]()
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MOD SHOEBURYNESS WEBSITE AND X FEED![]()
This information was correct at the time of publishing but can change at short notice. The most accurate and up to date information can be found on the MOD Shoeburyness website at QinetiQ.com/shoeburyness or on our X feed @SHB_Alerts.![]()
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Limitations and Stipulations![]()
QinetiQ operates to a strictly controlled and contracted noise limit of a maximum of 125 decibels (dB) at off-site monitors. If it is considered that an activity has the potential to have a negative impact on our neighbours QinetiQ will, prior to that activity taking place, carry out acoustic modelling which gives an indication of the expected dB level that the activity will generate at various locations around the Thames Estuary. This process is repeated throughout the day to account for changing meteorological conditions. Resulting dB levels are observed in real time during the activity and the activity is reduced or stopped if it becomes apparent that dB levels will exceed 125dB. ![]()
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Although QinetiQ will endeavour to notify you when such activities are scheduled, please note that they are subject to not only the daily acoustic forecast, but also to tide times, weather conditions and operational requirements. Any one, or a combination of these factors may mean that the activity has to be cancelled and rescheduled at short notice and it may not be possible to provide you with an updated schedule of work. Please be aware that QinetiQ carries out work at MOD Shoeburyness on behalf of the MOD, under contract with the Secretary of State for Defence. Because of the nature of the work, QinetiQ is limited as to the level and detail of information it can provide in these communications. ![]()
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This information has been generated for the purposes of informing the public as to QinetiQ’s scheduled operations at the MOD Shoeburyness Range and it is acknowledged that the information may be included in other websites and publications. Please note that QinetiQ does not accept responsibility for or endorse any independent website or publication which feature this information.![]()
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Shoeburyness Careline 0800 0560108 or qqshbenquiries@QinetiQ.com – these are the best options for registering concerns about site activity.
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QinetiQ operates the Range at Shoeburyness on behalf of the MOD under a contract called the Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA).
On behalf of Tendring District Council.![]()
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www.tendringdc.gov.uk
Tendring District Council is carrying out a review of the Tendring District Local Plan to ensure it remains up to date, effective, and capable of guiding development in the District up to 2042.
On behalf of Essex County Council.![]()
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Essex County Council are working with a research organisation to help better understand changes in bus usage among individuals eligible for concessionary bus passes (free travel for older and disabled residents).![]()
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A survey is currently live until Monday 2 March 2026, inviting older and disabled residents of Essex to take part. The short survey asks about travel habits and perceptions of bus use. The insights gathered will support Essex County Council in improving bus services and accessibility for these groups across the county.![]()
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Research on Older and disabled people's bus use in Essex
www.smartsurvey.co.uk
Please take a few minutes to take our survey.
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