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From 1 April 2026, Colchester City Council’s long‑standing support for residents struggling with housing costs will continue unchanged under a new national name.

Recycling this Easter will be as easy as ever with no changes to collection days over the Bank Holiday, including Good Friday

Colchester is expanding its shared e‑bike scheme with more bikes, mandatory parking, better infrastructure and new savings, making it easier and tidier for you to travel sustainably around the city.

Amphora Group, owned by Colchester City Council, has strengthened its cross‑district CCTV service, now monitoring nearly 530 cameras across Colchester and Tendring

Created in 2025, the Fund is designed to support and future‑proof the places where communities meet, learn, play and support one another

Amphora Events, part of Colchester Amphora Trading Ltd owned by Colchester Council, is now a major economic and cultural engine for the city, running a vibrant programme of concerts, gigs, festivals, weddings and civic events across Charter Hall, Colchester Town Hall, and the Castle Park concert series

The centre will feature 22 climbing challenges, including three of Clip ‘n Climb’s newest walls: Crunched, Artifact and Quadra. Crunched uses soft, PVC‑covered foam holds and encourages climbers to use techniques such as bridging to reach the top

The Hythe Task Force continues to make steady progress on the programme of measures designed to reduce flood risk and improve long term resilience for the Hythe and surrounding areas

Helpline has secured a new two‑year NHS contract to continue providing rapid, 24/7 support for residents who fall, helping them stay safe at home while reducing pressure on local health and emergency services.

The Government has confirmed a new North East Essex unitary authority, bringing Colchester, Braintree, Tendring and Essex councils together to deliver more efficient, locally focused services.