‘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
Colchester's £6m Digital Forum reaches major milestone with topping out ceremony 25 June 2025 The Digital Forum will offer a state-of-the-art space for digital businesses, entrepreneurs, and creatives in the heart of the city
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’s New St Botolph’s Square Unveiled – Public Feedback Shapes £7m “Spectacular” Transformation 16 June 2025 The scheme is part of a wider transformation of Colchester’s city centre
£20,500 funding received for advanced CCTV camera 22 May 2025 The funding is part of the PFCC’s Safer Streets programme
Government feedback on Essex councils reorganisation interim plan offers ‘the green light to work toward final proposals’ 6 May 2025 The 16-page letter from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is designed to "assist in the development of final proposal"
Colchester City Council’s Youth Resident Panel helps shape the future 7 April 2025 The panel, which brings together students from local secondary schools and colleges, meets every three months to discuss new topics
Greater Essex Councils progress plans for Local Government Reorganisation 24 March 2025 The Greater Essex Interim Plan, sets out a bold vision to simplify governance, enhance service delivery, and unlock new opportunities for growth
Colchester City Council secures cross-party support for Devolution talks 19 March 2025 Colchester City Council has taken a major step toward shaping the future of local government across Essex
Initial vision for the future shape of local government in Greater Essex is published 7 March 2025 All 15 councils across Greater Essex will consider the submission to Government