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Castle Park’s new playground was officially opened this morning at a special ceremony led by the Mayor and Mayoress of Colchester, alongside local schoolchildren who were involved in the project.

Colchester’s brand-new Castle Park playground has opened, just in time for the Easter bank holiday weekend.

The nomination recognises our child‑led work on the redesign of the Colchester Castle Park play area, a project built on listening, inclusion, and real community insight

The jetty was temporarily closed after it was struck by a large boat, causing damage that required specialist assessment

Running from 13-29 March, the national campaign led by Keep Britain Tidy brings people together to make a difference in their neighbourhoods

From restored heritage and improved routes to a livelier city centre and practical support for wellbeing and housing, 2025 brought changes residents could see and feel.

Need to contact us over Christmas and the New Year? Find out our opening times, changes to Christmas waste and recycling collections, plus our 24/7 online services and emergency contact details.

Over the past two years, a dedicated outdoor learning programme has brought nature-based education to children and families across Colchester

Two of Colchester’s most popular green spaces have once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for 2025.

Residents are urged to stay alert following a recent incident involving a bogus tree-surgery company posing as council workers