Colchester City Council welcomes new national housing programme to tackle local affordable housing needs 18 November 2025 Colchester City Council has welcomed the Government’s launch of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
Council urges early action as Renters’ Rights Act becomes law 4 November 2025 Landlords are being encouraged to review tenancy documentation, inspect properties, and seek professional advice to ensure readiness
Planning Inspector approves ABRO housing development 19 September 2025 The Planning Inspector has today allowed the appeal for the proposed redevelopment of the former Army Base Repair Organisation (ABRO) site
Council unlocks land to tackle housing crisis with hundreds of affordable homes 8 September 2025 This strategic move showcases the council’s commitment to using its own land to make a real difference for residents facing housing challenges
Colchester City Council statement on Bell Hotel Injunction 21 August 2025 There are currently no asylum hotels in the Colchester area nor are any being commissioned
Elfreda House shortlisted for 2025 Essex Housing Awards 7 August 2025 Elfreda House is a flagship independent living scheme for older residents
Council celebrates affordable homes handover at Chesterwell 31 July 2025 A ceremony marked the occasion and celebrate the delivery of 32 new high-quality homes for local residents on the council’s housing register
Colchester City Council Approves New 30-Year Housing Plan to Deliver Safe, Sustainable, and Affordable Homes 16 July 2025 Colchester City Council lays out a financially sound strategy to maintain and enhance council housing, deliver new homes, and support residents.
Resident loses council home and is arrested following repeated fly-tipping and tenancy breaches 30 June 2025 After deliberately dumping rubbish and non-compliance, CBH and the City Council were forced to take legal action
