Participants earn points for their teams by walking, cycling, wheeling, or scooting between more than 140 Beat Boxes – the contactless sensors located on lampposts throughout the city
Colchester marked the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine invasion with a heartfelt ceremony honouring Ukrainian resilience, sharing personal testimonies, uniting in song, and calling for continued community support.
The initiative aims to make a full year of activity more accessible and affordable for local people and supports Colchester City Council’s wider commitment to improving community wellbeing
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.
