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The Freeburgess designation is a ceremonial honour with origins in the 1189 Royal Charter issued by Richard the Lionheart and is open to any eligible Colchester resident.

Step inside Europe’s largest Norman Keep and race to solve the mysterious puzzle of missing Castle staff, unexplained happenings and a curse waiting to be broke

Team Colchester is working together, across political boundaries, to deliver a new bus station for the city centre

Each of the 75,000 homes in the city will receive one roll of 62 clear bags to make recycling simple and convenient

Britannia Car Park will close later this year for redevelopment, so we’re sharing new information to help residents and visitors plan with confidence

The jetty was temporarily closed after it was struck by a large boat, causing damage that required specialist assessment

We’re proud to shine a spotlight on Emily Hughes, a Colchester resident who is helping to change the way goods are delivered across our city

Running from 13-29 March, the national campaign led by Keep Britain Tidy brings people together to make a difference in their neighbourhoods

Participants earn points for their teams by walking, cycling, wheeling, or scooting between more than 140 Beat Boxes – the contactless sensors located on lampposts throughout the city

Recycling and waste collections across Colchester are being updated from 1 June 2026, with new wheeled bins in early rollout areas first and new collection calendars for every household