Colchester City Council to debate future of local government in Essex 10 September 2025 The debate will provide councillors with the opportunity to share their views on four proposed models for creating new unitary councils in Essex
Colchester City Council wins national award 14 August 2025 The council is proud to have been awarded the GeoPlace Platinum Award
Safety measures at Colchester Cemetery & Crematorium memorials 13 August 2025 Unsafe memorials will be carefully laid flat, with inscriptions facing upwards
Research explores residents’ priorities for Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex 13 August 2025 The government is proposing to replace Essex’s current two-tier system of local government with a model of unitary authorities
‘Five council’ proposal launches public consultation 26 June 2025 Residents, businesses and local organisations are being asked to share their views on the future of councils in Essex
New legislation introduced for keeping primates as pets 23 June 2025 From 6 April 2026, it will be illegal to keep a primate as a pet, breed them, or sell them, without a valid licence
Residents’ views sought to shape future of local government in Greater Essex 19 June 2025 A telephone and written survey of 1,400 residents is currently being undertaken
Colchester City Council commits to supporting foster carers with new fostering friendly policy 5 June 2025 It joins a growing number of organisations across the UK supporting foster carers in the workplace
