Whether you’re local or visiting, there’s always something to see and do in Colchester. Explore events, activities and ideas to help you plan your trip.
Council services
Find helpful support and advice for keeping on top of rising living expenses.
View your recycling calendar, order new containers and find out what to put out each week.
Search for planning applications, submit an application and find guidance and resources for navigating the planning process.
Register for Council tax, pay your Council tax bill and apply for a discount or exemption.
Make a claim, manage your account and find helpful advice and support.
Information about adaptations, repairs and support available for your home including disabled facilities grant.
Manage your business rates account, find out about our business waste collection service and obtain licensing.
Apply for housing, manage your account and find useful information about private sector housing.
Apply for Building Control approval, check which supporting documents are required and how much it costs. You can also search for an application.
Report fly-tipping, find out about street cleaning or pay a fixed penalty notice.
Register to vote and find out about upcoming elections.
Book a pest control appointment, report a lost dog or report a noise nuisance.
Buy a parking permit, find car parks and information about road closures.
See and apply for our available positions, find out about apprenticeship opportunities and work experience.
Colchester Leisure World, Aqua Springs spa, Colchester Events, Colchester and Ipswich museums.
Apply for licences (including premises licences, taxi driver licences, temporary event notices), and access our licensing register.
Find information on what you will need to complete a local land charge search if you remortgage or buying property or land.
Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
See the latest information and updates relating to Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex.
Murder, Mystery and Mayhem at Colchester Castle!
Step into Ancient Egypt at Colchester Castle's immersive murder mystery on Saturday 19 September. Uncover secrets, solve the crime, and enjoy fizz and nibbles!
One last chance to enjoy the Leisure Pool before improvement works begin
21 September 2026
A range of improvements are planned to enhance the customer experience and help ensure the pool remains a popular destination for families and swimmers for years to come
Colchester food businesses invited to help make healthier choices easier
18 September 2026
The initiative offers free support, training and certification to restaurants, cafés, takeaways and other food businesses that want to improve the nutritional quality of their menus and cooking methods
Council takes action to help keep rented homes safe
18 September 2026
A First-tier Tribunal has upheld an improvement notice served by Colchester City Council on the landlord of a House in Multiple Occupation in George Williams Way
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