Useful Information/FAQs

Is there anywhere I can find the Tide Times for Frinton on sea?

For Tendring Council’s full 2010 timetable click on link below

High Tide Timetable 2010

Where can I park if I am visiting the beach?

There is free parking all along the sea front next to the greensward. Disabled visitors' spaces are also available. It can get very busy on sunny days and parking can then be found in the many roads off of the esplanade. Please take care not to block residents access.

Where are the public conveniences?

Free public toilets are available at regular intervals along the sea-front and there is a new toilet block on the greensward near Connaught Avenue (20p charge). There are disabled toilet facilities.

What are the rules concerning dogs?

From the 1st May to the 30th September dogs must be on leads at all times on the promenade and cliff paths and no dogs are allowed on the beaches between the Sea-front Warden Station below Connaught Avenue and the public conveniences below Cambridge Road. Dogs are allowed on all other beaches at all times but they must be under proper control.

Is there anywhere I can find information relating to beach hut fees, licenses, transfer forms and beach hut specifications set by Tendring Council?

This information can be found on Tendring Council’s website, see the specific links below. Alternatively, should you wish to contact them by telephone call 01255 686655/01255 686661 and direct your queries to Miss J Needham/Mr D hall.

-Beach hut site licence fees 2009/2010
-Beach hut site licence conditions
-Beach hut transfer form. To be completed on Change of Ownership of a beach hut
-Beach hut specification

How can I find out about beach huts for sale

Have a look at our ‘For Sale to Rent’ page

Some local estate agents also manage beach hut sales and sometimes rentals.

Rouse Estate Agent - 01255 851234

Boydens - 01255 851185

Trowbridge Estate Agent - 01255 676644

Is it possible to rent beach huts at Frinton on sea?

Yes it is possible to rent beach huts at Frinton, for available beach huts to rent see our ‘For Sale to Rent’ page. Tendring Council also have a list of Beach Huts that are available to rent at Frinton. Another good site for rentals is www.beachhuts.com.

Should you wish to add your beach hut to the ‘For Rent’ page then please contact our email address frintonbeachhutassociation@yahoo.co.uk with details of your hut, location, weekly/daily charges, hut contents and contact details and we will add your beach hut to the ‘For Rent’ page. You will need to send a cheque, made payable, to A.F.B.H.O for £25 and post it to: 9 Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, ESSEX, CO6 1TT.

Is it possible to insure my beach hut?

Yes it is possible. Most policies available will cover owners for replacing not just their huts but also their contents in the event of any damage caused by storm, fire or vandalism. There are numerous companies which offer Beach Hut Insurance.

Insurance providers TL Risk Solutions offer FBHA members a discount.

TL Risk Solutions, Tel:0113 224 5350, enquiries@tlrisksolutions.com

Is there a list of companies that carry out beach hut maintenance and beach hut suppliers?

maintenancemanufacturers.pdf

This list contains details of companies who have performed work to the satisfaction of members of the association. Discounts are available to association members details of which are included in the list. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and the FBHA makes no recommendations for any particular Contractor or Company.

Are there ways of protecting my beach hut from vandalism & storm damage?

Yes. The following document has been put together by long serving Patrols officer Dick Robson. It gives advise on beach hut protection based on the knowledge Dick has gained from Patrolling over the years.

Please click here to read our document on how to protect your hut

A graffiti removal pack is available for hut owners from the police. Please call the local police on 07850631017 for more information.

How is damage reported?/Are the beach huts patrolled?

The beach huts are patrolled once a day by volunteers to check for any huts which may have been vandalised or suffered from storm damage. Any damage is reported to an area controller who then advises the association members affected that day. Details are also reported once a week to Tendring District Council of non-members.

We are always looking for volunteers. If you enjoy a sea-front walk this could be an ideal opportunity for you. The patrols take around 30 minutes per day and volunteers are rostered on for a week a time. If you would like to become a patrol volunteer please email Philip Thornton at pgthornton@lineone.net and he will contact you.

The local Police are striving to reduce the instances where beach huts have been subject to vandalism and sabotage.

Patrols have been increased along the lower promenades and the local Frinton and Walton police have been communicating with both local Beach hut associations with a view to trying to reduce the instances of damage.

It is very important that vandalism in ANY form is reported to the police.

The following contact information can be used to report any suspicious activity, criminal offenses or merely to obtain some sound local advice from Police Officers;
www.essex.police.uk

Walton on the Naze Police Station
Martello Road
Walton on the Naze
CO14 8BP
Tel: 0300 333 4444 extension 487550

Opening Hours

Mon 08:45 - 12:30
Tue 08:45 - 12:30
Thu 08:45 - 12:30
Fri 08:45 - 12:30
Sat 09:00 - 12:30

Also, the local Police operate a mobile phone system where non emergency calls can be made direct to local community support officers:- the mobile number is 07850 631017. This number as stated will get the caller direct access to a community officer. This number is only staffed between 08:00 - 00:00 outside of these times a message can be left on the answer phone facility.

There is local Neighbourhood Specialist officer Pc 71786 Caroline Coughlan she is responsible for the Community policing of Frinton She can be contacted via the numbers above or by Email to 71786@essex.pnn.police.uk