Colchester to mark 80th Anniversary of VJ Day with commemorative events 8 August 2025 Events begin at 11.45am at the Burma Star Association Memorial in Castle Park
£100 vouchers up for grabs for residents taking part in the Waste Less Challenge 8 August 2025 The campaign is designed to help households reduce waste, save money, and support local businesses.
New images revealed ahead of planning application for multi-million-pound St Botolph’s Quarter transformation 7 August 2025 This inclusive public space will celebrate Colchester’s rich heritage while supporting its future growth.
Elfreda House shortlisted for 2025 Essex Housing Awards 7 August 2025 Elfreda House is a flagship independent living scheme for older residents
Keep your garden tip-top with a garden waste special offer – you clip, we collect 4 August 2025 As we move towards the end of summer, residents can sign up for a discounted garden waste subscription between 1 September and 30 November 2025.
Colchester Castle presents exclusive concert with Abbeygate Concert Band 1 August 2025 Inspired by its new Mythical Creatures exhibition, Colchester Castle is delighted to be hosting a live music concert, Mythical Music.
Council celebrates affordable homes handover at Chesterwell 31 July 2025 A ceremony marked the occasion and celebrate the delivery of 32 new high-quality homes for local residents on the council’s housing register
Colchester’s population growth shows city’s vibrant appeal 31 July 2025 This continues a longer pattern of gradual expansion seen over the last three decades
Junior swimmers invited to splash into summer with intensive crash course 30 July 2025 Designed to help children of all abilities improve their swimming skills in a fun, focused environment
Colchester’s Joseph Rawlings to star as Shrek in Charter Hall’s festive musical 30 July 2025 This marks a major homecoming for Joseph, who has performed in and around Colchester for over a decade