Leisure World Colchester launches Black Friday fitness deal – 50% off and no joining fee! 24 November 2025 Leisure world Black Friday deal ending 3 December.
Leisure World moves to reassure customers and commits to raising standards 19 November 2025 Leisure World is making improvements following Ofsted feedback and customer concerns.
Colchester City Council announces Multi-Faith Committee to strengthen community unity 10 November 2025 The announcement coincides with Interfaith Week 2025, a national celebration of dialogue and cooperation between different faiths
Latest figures show continued progress in tackling deprivation in Colchester 31 October 2025 The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Colchester 173rd out of 296 local authorities nationally
Colchester supports National Hate Crime Awareness Week 10 October 2025 Raising awareness and encouraging reporting helps ensure that victims feel supported and that our communities remain strong and united
Consultation launched on the future of Colchester’s playgrounds 10 October 2025 Twelve playgrounds are set to receive full upgrades, while many others will benefit from partial improvements or new surfacing.
Community Café Opportunity at Old Heath Recreation Ground 6 October 2025 Colchester City Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from community-minded organisations to lease and run the café at Old Heath Recreation Ground – a much-loved green space just south of the city centre.
Colchester awarded City of Sanctuary status 26 September 2025 The award recognises the council’s commitment to fostering a culture of welcome, inclusion, and integration support for people seeking sanctuary
Colchester marks World Suicide Prevention Day 9 September 2025 The council works closely with partners through the Community Safety Partnership to identify and support individuals at risk
ASB reduction, night patrols and partnerships support Colchester’s safety surge 5 September 2025 There was a 13.9% reduction in reported anti-social behaviour between June 2024 and May 2025
