The investment includes a new pavement sweeper, two pavement scrubbers, additional frontline operatives, increased licensing capacity to support new regulatory powers, and body-worn cameras for city centre wardens
This significant investment is part of a wider £3.4m programme that will bring us closer to returning the building to public use and securing its future at the heart of Colchester
As Britain's First City, Colchester city centre plays a vital role in the local economy, supporting businesses, attracting visitors and creating opportunities for residents
The findings come as more than £40 million of regeneration projects continue across Colchester city centre, transforming public spaces, improving key gateways and bringing historic buildings back into use
Colchester city centre continues to thrive, with £350 million of investment, growing footfall, major regeneration projects and strong business confidence driving the city's future growth.
The Castle Summer Series has already proven to be one of the region’s biggest economic contributors, generating £6.5 million in visitor spending last year alone and supporting hundreds of jobs across hospitality, retail and transport
The funding, awarded through the Chewing Gum Task Force, will be used to purchase signage for hot spots and specialist cleaning equipment, including four new electric barrows
From St Botolph’s Circus to the restoration of Jumbo, the mini exhibition has been created to make it easier for residents to understand the changes taking place across the city centre in the coming years
The relocation to Culver Square reflects wider changes in the way customers access banking services, alongside continued investment in central, accessible retail destinations