Consultation, communication and community involvement

Those immediately affected by the Abberton Reservoir plans have been consulted over a number of years. A more widespread communications programme was introduced in the autumn of 2005, by which time Essex & Suffolk Water’s proposals were being finalised and the timings for the project becoming clearer. Information sessions, displays, newsletters, media contact, website updates and public meetings have all been used as part of the company’s communications plan.

Essex & Suffolk Water continue to consult with a large number of organisations about the project.  Please click here for a list of groups that has been consulted during the development of the proposals.

The Abberton Scheme newsletter - 'esw news' (PDF copies below) - is produced quarterly, to update anyone who might be affected by the scheme and our proposals.

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eswnews - July 2011
eswnews - February 2011
eswnews - October 2010
eswnews - May 2010
eswnews - January 2010
eswnews - November 2009
eswnews - April 2009
eswnews - July 2008
eswnews - December 2007
eswnews - February 2007
eswnews - January 2007
eswnews - June 2006
eswnews - December 2005

Abberton Scheme Neighbourhood Fund

 

The Abberton Scheme Neighbourhood Fund enables local voluntary or community organisations to apply for a grant. It is Essex & Suffolk Water’s way of saying ‘thank you’ for the co-operation of communities affected by the Abberton Scheme.

The fund is held and managed by the Essex Community Foundation. Essex Community Foundation, an independent charitable trust, is one of 63 community foundations across the UK which are playing a leading role in the development of local philanthropy and resources to sustain communities.

To find out more about the Abberton Scheme Neighbourhood Fund please see the fact sheet below.

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Abberton Scheme Neighborhood Fund fact sheet

Abberton Community Fund

During the course of construction and for 5 years following completion of the reservoir enlargement, a Community Fund will be available to the four parishes surrounding Abberton Reservoir.

The fund has been established to mitigate any effects arising from the construction at the reservoir, which are not already covered by the planning conditions for the Scheme. Essex & Suffolk Water has contributed a sum of £750,000 to this fund which will be held by Colchester Borough Council and administered by the Abberton Liaison Group.

To find out more about the Abberton Community Fund please see the fact sheet below or visit http://www.colchester.gov.uk/service_landing_level_3.asp?sec_id=3296 for further information and details on how to apply.

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Abberton Community Fund fact sheet