Meet the board

Members are appointed by the Chair and uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life.

The Team Colchester Board has been convened by Colchester City Council and Essex County Council, and is led by the Chair, the Leader of Colchester City Council.  

Other members of the Board are appointed by the Chair on advice from Officers of both councils.  

All Board Members must be committed to the ‘Seven Principles of Public Life,’ regardless of personal or sectoral background.  

Voting and signatory rights are in accordance with existing governance arrangements for each council.

Name Organisation Role Description of Interest Relevant Dates Comments
From To
Cllr David King Colchester City Council Leader        
Cllr Kevin Bentley Essex County Council Leader        
Cllr Julie Young Colchester City Council Member        
Cllr Paul Dundas Colchester City Council Member        
Cllr Chris Pearson Colchester City Council Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth and Transformation        
Cllr Andrew Ellis Colchester City Council Member        
Cllr Lee Scott Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Housing, Planning and Regeneration        

Date of publication: December 2025