Cost of living support
Colchester City Council is providing support for residents facing the cost of living crisis.
Heart of Greenstead
The Heart of Greenstead is a key part of the £18.2 million Town Deal Funding that Colchester was awarded by the Government in August 2022. Colchester City Council are working closely with the Greenstead community and partner agencies to ensure that the area best serves those who live in Greenstead.
The scheme will create a new integrated community health and wellbeing hub for Greenstead. The centre will provide a number of services that benefit the community including:
- Improved community centre
- GP Surgery
- Library
- Housing office
The Heart of Greenstead scheme will adhere to ‘liveable neighbourhood’ principles which aim to make walking and cycling choices easier and safer to benefit residents’ health and well-being as well as improve connectivity to the city centre.
The first steps for this are demonstrated by the community-based Essex Pedal Power cycling programme. Essex Pedal Power will allow eligible residents over the age of 16 to apply for a new free bike. The scheme aims to make cycling accessible for everyone, providing access to employment, training and educational opportunities and key local services. To find out more about Pedal Power and to register your interest in the scheme.
Engagement and consultation with the local community is essential to the success of the Heart of Greenstead project. We are working closely with partners including Community 360 and the NHS to ensure that local voices are heard. There have already been some consultation and engagement projects, with more to follow as the scheme progresses.
If you would like to speak to someone in more detail, C360’s engagement team would be happy to talk to you further. Leila Harrison is based at Greenstead Community Centre each week. Please contact her at leilaharrison@community360.org.uk to arrange a suitable time to talk.
FAQs
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Next Steps
If you would like to speak to someone in more detail, C360’s engagement team would be happy to talk to you further. Leila Harrison is based at Greenstead Community Centre each week. Please contact her at leilaharrison@community360.org.uk to arrange a suitable time to talk.
May 2023
An architect will be appointed by Colchester City Council to create initial designs for the new integrated health and wellbeing hub.
June 2023
The architect will begin work on designs.
Summer 2023
We hope to share these designs with the community in the summer. A three-month consultation period will begin, so the community can share their ideas and feedback.
December 2023
Planning application submitted
Page last reviewed: 7 February 2022