A COMMUNITY run company is set to open a new hub for the people of Jaywick tomorrow.

The Jaywick Sands Community Interest Company, are aiming to support residents of Jaywick and help make it a better place to live and work.

The company want to help everyone who lives, works or has a close association with Jaywick.

A spokesperson for the company, said: "We believe that communities who speak with one common voice get heard and can be more effective influencing change and bringing about improvements to make a real difference for all.

"It was identified that a community hub be established to be a base bringing people together in order to tackle the many issues that need addressing.

"A place where all are welcome, a centre for Information, support and guidance.

"A friendly place for all ages to go, hosting various events, groups and classes or simply somewhere to go for a chat.

"We know there is a many health issues in the community, so we aim to accommodate Weight Watchers and Slimming World to hold classes from our hub along with NHS health and NHS no smoking campaign."

A fundraising campaign will also be launched to raise the money to improve the hub and help work with partners to address the challenges and raise some finances to buy accommodation for the community.

The hub will launch on June 28 at 1pm, at 15 Broadway, Jaywick, CO15 2EG.