“Walk With Words” interactive walking route officially unveiled 10 January 2025 The route spans from St Botolph’s to the University of Essex campus with an extension the university to Greenstead
Colchester City Council to enhance mountain biking trails at Iron Latch Wood 17 December 2024 A workshop will be held early in the new year, inviting representatives from the mountain biking community to collaborate with the trail-building comp
Rare breed Dorset Down sheep arrive at High Woods Country Park 13 December 2024 The introduction of these sheep is part of the Legacy Grazing Project, which focuses on using traditional grazing methods with rare breeds
Mini cycling hub proposal at Old Heath 14 November 2024 Residents are invited to give their views of a proposed a mini cycling hub at Old Heath Recreation Ground
New ParkPlay launches in Kings Meadow, Colchester 26 September 2024 This new addition brings the total number of ParkPlay areas in Colchester to three
Council acquires new woodland site – Iron Latch Wood 5 August 2024 Iron Latch Wood features a diverse range of flora and fauna.
Colchester City Council launches inclusive open space and playground Focus Group 18 July 2024 Colchester City Council launches a Focus Group to guide the future of our open spaces, parks and playground refurbishments.
Hazelmere Junior School hosts workshop for "Walk With Words" project 17 July 2024 Hazelmere Junior School pupils took part in a special celebration event
Colchester awarded multiple Green Flags – once again! 16 July 2024 We have once again scooped three national Green Flag awards this year.
Residents asked to share views for Castle Park playground refurbishment 19 June 2024 Construction of the new playground will be carried out in autumn 2025
