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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.

The settlement is currently out for consultation with councils and will only be confirmed when it passes through Parliament in January or February 2026.

The Customer Strategy and Digital Strategy set out how we’ll make council services easier to use, more accessible, and more responsive

The project is being delivered in partnership with Historic England, whose expert guidance is ensuring that all repairs are sensitive to the Castle’s historic fabric

Work to transform Greenstead’s community centre and library into a modern hub for wellbeing, education and support is set to start next year

Despite significant progress, securing savings of some £3m a year, the council faces ongoing pressures that require further action

Colchester City Council welcomes Budget measures easing cost-of-living pressures but warns that without additional core funding, particularly for homelessness, the council will continue facing financial pressures to maintain essential services.

The government is consulting on the four proposals that were submitted to the Government by Greater Essex councils.

Colchester City Council is inviting residents to share their views on spending priorities as part of its annual budget consultation.

Colchester City Council’s Local Plan Committee has voted in favour of the Preferred Options draft Local Plan proceeding to public consultation.