Helpline supports national telecare campaign with proactive digital upgrade for customers 25 June 2025 The campaign urges people who use telecare alarms to act now as landlines across the country are switching from analogue to digital
Refugee Week football match – a celebration of community and culture 24 June 2025 The match demonstrated the unifying power of football in bringing people of all backgrounds together
Town Serjeant Paul Lind retires after 36 years of civic service 24 June 2025 Throughout his career, Paul became a familiar and respected figure at civic events and ceremonies
New legislation introduced for keeping primates as pets 23 June 2025 From 6 April 2026, it will be illegal to keep a primate as a pet, breed them, or sell them, without a valid licence
Festival of Fun 2025 – Barclays Big Tennis Weekend 20 June 2025 This national event invites everyone to enjoy tennis for free!
Colchester Leader calls on Government for urgent housing support 20 June 2025 The letter urges Government to act swiftly to help safeguard the financial sustainability of Housing Revenue Accounts
‘Community as a Superpower’: Refugee Week Marketplace brought communities together 20 June 2025 As part of the celebrations of Refugee Week
Colchester residents encouraged to take action on air pollution 20 June 2025 We were proud to support UK's largest air pollution campaign to raise awareness about air pollution
Restoration of Moot Hall ceiling completed – landmark civic space set to reopen 19 June 2025 The project involved more than 9,500 hours of specialist work
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