Jaywick: Derelict homes bulldozed (From Clacton and Frinton Gazette)

Jaywick: Derelict homes bulldozed

11:11am Thursday 2nd July 2009

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DERELICT and vacant properties in Jaywick are to be bulldozed in a bid to clean up the deprived resort.

Tendring Council has so far demolished nine “eyesore” properties in the town, which is listed as being the third most deprived ward in the country.

The council said some landowners have responded to pleas from the authority to refurbish or demolish properties in a poor condition, but it is now warning those who refuse to take action that they could face having a demolition notice placed on their property.

Lynda McWilliams, the council’s cabinet member for the environment, said: “It is a high priority to get rid of eyesore properties which are unfit for habitation or use and are having a negative impact on Jaywick.

“It is all part of the on-going efforts of a number of agencies committed to regenerating the resort.”

The council said the work, which cost £21,000 and was paid for by a Government grant to the Interaction Partnership, is part of plans to improve Jaywick and tackle a range of problems blighting the seaside resort.

Landowners who refuse to take action to clear derelict properties can be given 42 days to respond before the work is carried out by the council.

The latest two properties to be demolished, neither of which had registered owners, were in Hillman Avenue, which was badly fire damaged, and in Morris Avenue, which had been vacant for about 12 years.

The council said it intends to carry on with the initiative and that there are currently notices in place on other properties in Jaywick.

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