Colchester awarded Purple Flag for vibrant night-time economy 4 November 2024 Purple Flag accreditation sets a standard for excellence, enhancing the appeal of town and city centres from 5pm to 5am
Make a Difference: New campaign launched to attract people to council careers 4 November 2024 It aims to address workforce shortages by attracting new talent into councils
Celebrate the Festive Season with Abbeygate Concert Band’s Christmas Concert at Colchester Castle! 1 November 2024 A magical afternoon of Christmas music and carols at Colchester Castle
Colchester’s Remembrance Service set to honour the Fallen 30 October 2024 Colchester’s War Memorial will be the focal point for the city's traditional Remembrance Service
Response to Budget 2024 30 October 2024 Leader of Colchester City Council responds to the Budget 2024 announcement
Construction on Colchester's historic St Nicholas Square paused for festive season 30 October 2024 To support businesses, work on St Nicholas Square will be paused until the new year
Don’t waste your pumpkins – recycle and repurpose! 30 October 2024 Find creative uses for leftover pumpkins by cooking, composting, or replanting them
Colchester City Council calls for action over national £2.2 billion council housing budget black hole 25 October 2024 A report this autumn – Securing the Future of Council Housing – is backed by more than 100 councils
Recycling and Waste Strategy for Colchester confirmed by Cabinet 24 October 2024 The strategy sets out a plan to reduce waste and emissions, simplify recycling, and reduce the cost of collection
Local filmmaker celebrates Mersea’s oyster heritage with new documentary 22 October 2024 Oyster Land is a captivating exploration of the rich oyster farming heritage of Mersea Island