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.
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.
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.
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