As part of preparations for the rollout of Colchester's simpler recycling service, councillors and council officers visited Casepak's Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to see first-hand what happens to recycling after it is collected from residents' home
Thousands of music fans travelled to Colchester this summer to attend a series of sold-out performances in the historic grounds of Colchester Castle, generating increased activity across retail, hospitality, transport and tourism sectors
A range of improvements are planned to enhance the customer experience and help ensure the pool remains a popular destination for families and swimmers for years to come
The initiative offers free support, training and certification to restaurants, cafés, takeaways and other food businesses that want to improve the nutritional quality of their menus and cooking methods
A First-tier Tribunal has upheld an improvement notice served by Colchester City Council on the landlord of a House in Multiple Occupation in George Williams Way
The programme includes nine expert presentations covering topics such as energy efficiency, sustainable travel, funding opportunities, waste reduction, procurement and future business requirements
The event is free to attend and forms part of the national Heritage Open Days programme, celebrating England's history and culture through free public access to historic buildings and experiences
Following the completion of the playground at Wheatfield Road over the summer, work has now started on a major programme to improve playgrounds across Colchester, with Queensland Drive and Elizabeth Close the first sites to get under way.
Colchester will commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem with a special service, honouring the bravery and sacrifice of airborne soldiers and celebrating the city's enduring friendship with Renkum in the Netherlands.
