Investing in Colchester’s Digital Workforce

Investing in Colchester’s Digital Workforce

With a bustling community of over 4,000 digital enthusiasts and professionals, Colchester's tech scene is flourishing. To nurture and support this growth, we're collaborating with the Southeast Local Enterprise Partnership and other partners to launch the Digital Forum at the beating heart of our city, injecting fresh energy into Queen Street.

Digital Creative Hub

A Space for Innovation

Costing around £6.25 million and backed by a significant government grant, the Digital Forum will serve as a vibrant hub for growing tech businesses, local talent, digital artists, and entrepreneurs to come together, collaborate, and carve out the future of technology in Colchester. The Hub is set to open in 2025.

Honouring Our Heritage

The design of the building is honouring Queen Street’s heritage by replicating the aesthetic of the early 1900s Theatre Royal which used to occupy the site. On September 4th, 1918, the theatre caught fire and was completely burnt out. It was demolished for the former bus garage.

Queen Street Heritage

Even More Digital Investment

From a new Digital Skills Hub just outside the city centre to a £55 million investment in 5G to support business and tourism, Colchester has unique opportunities on the horizon.

Learn more about digital investment in Colchester.

Page last reviewed: 20 June 2024

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