Our Council

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

Councillors and meetings

This is where you can find out detailed information about each of the councillors.

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

Tell us about your experience with our services. Whether you want to give a compliment, make a comment, or raise a complaint, this section explains how to share feedback and how we handle it.

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 explains how the Council operates, makes decisions, and ensures efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

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.

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.

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.