Our Council

Find information about our councillors and committees, how decisions are made, the policies, strategies and governance arrangements that guide what we do.

Councillors and meetings

Find detailed information about each of the councillors.

Local Government Reorganisation

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is separate from devolution and aims to replace the current two-tier system with fewer, larger unitary councils.

Mayor's office

Explore Colchester’s civic roles, honours and heritage, including the Mayor, Mayoral charities, past Mayors, Town Hall history, Honorary Aldermen, Freeburgess and the High Steward.

Jobs

View and apply for our vacancies at Colchester City Council, Colchester Amphora Trading and Colchester Borough Homes.

Feedback and customer experience

Share your feedback, including compliments, comments or complaints, and find out how we respond.

The Council's Management Team

The Council is guided by a clear vision and strong leadership to deliver effective services and positive outcomes for the community.

Council budgets and spending

Budget sets out how public money is raised and allocated, shaping everything from local services to long‑term investment.

Council media and news

Stay up to date with the latest news, announcements and updates from Colchester City Council.

Data protection, transparency and information requests

Find council data, performance information and our statutory transparency commitments in one place.​

The Constitution

The Constitution outlines the council’s governance framework, including its procedures, roles, and decision-making processes.

Equality and diversity

At Colchester City Council, we are focused on tackling inequality. We make this clear through the information we publish and the policies and practices we use.

Corporate governance, strategies, policies

We operate through a strong corporate governance framework, have clear strategies for the future, and protect personal data with clear, safe practices.