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Cost of living support

Find helpful support and advice for keeping on top of rising living expenses.

Recycling and rubbish

View your recycling calendar, order new containers and find out what to put out each week.

Planning

Search for planning applications, submit an application and find guidance and resources for navigating the planning process.

Council tax

Benefits and support

Make a claim, manage your account and find helpful advice and support.

Home adaptations and repairs

Information about adaptations, repairs and support available for your home including disabled facilities grant.

Business rates

Manage your business rates account, find out about our business waste collection service and obtain licensing.

Housing

Apply for housing, manage your account and find useful information about private sector housing.

Building Control

Apply for Building Control approval, check which supporting documents are required and how much it costs. You can also search for an application.

Your local community

Report fly-tipping, find out about street cleaning or pay a fixed penalty notice.

Elections

Environmental protection

Book a pest control appointment, report a lost dog or report a noise nuisance.

Parking and travel

Buy a parking permit, find car parks and information about road closures.

Jobs

See and apply for our available positions, find out about apprenticeship opportunities and work experience.

Leisure, events and museums

Colchester Leisure World, Aqua Springs spa, Colchester Events, Colchester and Ipswich museums.

Licensing

Apply for licences (including premises licences, taxi driver licences, temporary event notices), and access our licensing register.

Local land charges

Find information on what you will need to complete a local land charge search if you remortgage or buying property or land.

Discover the best of Colchester and everything it has to offer

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.

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Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

See the latest information and updates relating to Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex.

Colchester’s Christmas Light Switch-On!

Celebrate the start of the festive season with a parade, family fun and spectacular lights in the city centre. Saturday 14 November, 5pm to late.

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Magical sky with text - Christmas in Colchester

News

Corin Haines, Cllr William Sunnucks, Cllr Martin Goss at Shrub End Community & Sports Centre

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Cost of living support

Your recycling calendar

Council services

Cost of living support

Recycling and rubbish

Planning

Council tax

Benefits and support

Home adaptations and repairs

Business rates

Housing

Building Control

Your local community

Elections

Environmental protection

Parking and travel

Jobs

Leisure, events and museums

Licensing

Local land charges

Discover the best of Colchester and everything it has to offer

Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Colchester’s Christmas Light Switch-On!

News

Plans submitted for major investment in community sports facilities at Shrub End

100 affordable homes delivered as council reports progress for residents

NEEB partnership driving business growth across Colchester

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