MILLFIELDS Caravan Park is edging closer to making a return, as a council prepares to offer out a lease for the land in Burnham.

The caravan park was cleared in 2008 after a hike in fees, which jumped from £1,000 to £1,800, saw many of the tenants pack up and move out.

Maldon District Council are now set to offer the lease of the land out to Birch Leisure Parks Limited.

A report, ahead of the council’s Community Services Committee meeting next Tuesday, says: “The reintroduction of a caravan site within Burnham-on-Crouch will directly benefit the local community through the provision of a high quality site offering accommodation for visitors to the Dengie.

“Visitors will have access to local businesses including food and retail providers whom will also benefit. The site will enhance the recreation ground and may offer additional facilities which could be enjoyed by non-residents.

“Financially the council will benefit through regular income from Birch during the length of the contract.”