Maldon
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Maldon, on the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, is renowned for its maritime heritage and sea salt production. The town of Maldon itself has a historic High Street, the Hythe Quay with Thames sailing barges, and Promenade Park overlooking the estuary. Surrounding villages such as Heybridge and Burnham-on-Crouch on the Dengie Peninsula add coastal charm with sailing clubs and marshland landscapes. The estuary’s mudflats and saltmarshes provide important habitats for wildlife and attract walkers and birdwatchers. Maldon’s mix of coastal scenery, sailing traditions, and historic towns defines its character.
The local authority for this district is: Maldon District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Essex is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Essex County Council.
Constituencies in Maldon
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Wards in Maldon
Maldon is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Althorne
- Burnham-on-Crouch North
- Burnham-on-Crouch South
- Great Totham
- Heybridge East
- Heybridge West
- Maldon East
- Maldon North
- Maldon South
- Maldon West
- Mayland
- Purleigh
- Southminster
- Tillingham
- Tollesbury
- Tolleshunt D'Arcy
- Wickham Bishops and Woodham