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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.

Bringing services together in one place, the project will make it easier to access health care, housing support, childcare and community activities

A £1million upgrade programme for St Mary’s and St John’s car parks will begin next week, starting from the 20 October 2025.

The Plan outlines the key actions that support the Council’s six strategic outcomes

The Fit for the Future programme aims to reduce operating costs by 25% over three years

MPs are backing a proposal for five new unitary authorities in Greater Essex that keeps decision making close to residents