Myth, Magick and Mystery at Colchester Castle – Don’t Miss Out! 7 October 2025 Colchester Castle is set to transform into a realm of the arcane and mysterious
Fang-tastic Fun at Colchester Museums this October 6 October 2025 Europe's largest Norman keep will be transformed into a hub of spooky activities providing a frightfully fun family day out
Community Café Opportunity at Old Heath Recreation Ground 6 October 2025 Colchester City Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from community-minded organisations to lease and run the café at Old Heath Recreation Ground – a much-loved green space just south of the city centre.
Colchester City Council leaders express solidarity following Manchester synagogue attack 3 October 2025 “Our thoughts are with the Jewish community in Manchester and across the UK following yesterday’s horrific attack"
Museums win £75k to bring joy and wellbeing to Colchester and Suffolk Jobcentres 3 October 2025 This initiative brings cultural and heritage events into Jobcentres across Suffolk – and now into Colchester
Junior climbers back in action at Leisure World Tiptree! 1 October 2025 Children will have the chance to scale the striking, bright red climbing wall a centrepiece that’s as exciting as it is challenging
Greater Essex Councils submit proposals for new Unitary Councils to the Government 29 September 2025 In total, four different proposals have gone forward to the Government for consideration
Majority of council leaders in Essex give public backing to keeping “local government as local as possible” 26 September 2025 Ten Council Leaders in Essex support the creation of five new unitary authorities across Greater Essex
Colchester awarded City of Sanctuary status 26 September 2025 The award recognises the council’s commitment to fostering a culture of welcome, inclusion, and integration support for people seeking sanctuary
New wayfinding artwork encourages walking from Colchester rail station to hospital 25 September 2025 New wayfinding is now in place to encourage people to walk between Colchester Rail Station and Colchester General Hospital