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July
Lift to close for repairs
Hydraulic repairs will affect the Vineyard Street lift
Hydraulic repairs will affect the Vineyard Street lift
Read moreBaby Dragon Hatches
The baby dragon is a new addition to the dragon family officially unveiled last week
The baby dragon is a new addition to the dragon family officially unveiled la...
Read moreEnjoy St Botolph’s Pri...
The Priory is a key heritage site for Colchester
The Priory is a key heritage site for Colchester
Read moreMysterious ancient Rom...
The crown is one of two found at Cavenham, Suffolk, in 1925
The crown is one of two found at Cavenham, Suffolk, in 1925
Read moreStill time to have you...
The Policy and Public Initiatives Panel is seeking residents’ views, via an online survey
The Policy and Public Initiatives Panel is seeking residents’ views, via an o...
Read moreColourful umbrellas in...
The project forms part of a wider initiative to celebrate and light up some areas of Colchester
The project forms part of a wider initiative to celebrate and light up some a...
Read moreVisit Colchester unvei...
The advertising features Colchester Castle, St Botolph’s Priory and a Roman charioteer
The advertising features Colchester Castle, St Botolph’s Priory and a Roman c...
Read moreSummer Screen outdoor ...
A great line-up of films will be shown
A great line-up of films will be shown
Read moreGarden Community plans...
The Garden Communities would be built over 40-50 years
The Garden Communities would be built over 40-50 years
Read more£30,000 to tackle rura...
The council, supported by the Safer Colchester Partnership, launches its new Rural Crime Toolkit in September
The council, supported by the Safer Colchester Partnership, launches its new ...
Read moreCommemorative silverwa...
The silver casket and key were presented to Mayor Wilson Marriage in 1892 and 1918
The silver casket and key were presented to Mayor Wilson Marriage in 1892 and...
Read moreHave your say on makin...
The Policy and Public Initiatives Panel is seeking residents’ views
The Policy and Public Initiatives Panel is seeking residents’ views
Read moreFlushed with success –...
The refurbishment took five weeks to complete
The refurbishment took five weeks to complete
Read moreFunding for Monkwick M...
The money will support the running of Monkwick Munch Club during the summer holidays
The money will support the running of Monkwick Munch Club during the summer h...
Read moreTransit system to bett...
The system will include traffic priority measures
The system will include traffic priority measures
Read moreColchester’s looking b...
Thanks to a maintenance programme to improve Colchester’s street furniture
Thanks to a maintenance programme to improve Colchester’s street furniture
Read moreLeisure World Swim Sch...
Learning to swim is an important life skill
Learning to swim is an important life skill
Read moreInnovative low carbon ...
The scheme will significantly reduce carbon emissions caused by heating homes and offices
The scheme will significantly reduce carbon emissions caused by heating homes...
Read morePopular Comedy Store s...
The Comedy Store is a great addition to this year’s excellent line-up of shows at Charter Hall
The Comedy Store is a great addition to this year’s excellent line-up of show...
Read moreAdorn your summer with...
Colchester Museums are getting ready to greet plenty of families this summer
Colchester Museums are getting ready to greet plenty of families this summer
Read moreCycling safety support
The free mobile service will be available until 26 July
The free mobile service will be available until 26 July
Read moreFloral Dragon display ...
The 3D flower display is located inside the Cowdray Gates of Upper Castle Park
The 3D flower display is located inside the Cowdray Gates of Upper Castle Park
Read moreColchester showcased i...
The report highlights Colchester Borough Council for its plans to increase the level of affordable house-building”
The report highlights Colchester Borough Council for its plans to increase th...
Read moreJust one week left to ...
Nine, one-year placements will be available from October, across a number of sites in Essex and Suffolk
Nine, one-year placements will be available from October, across a number of ...
Read moreLeisure World Highwood...
Offer run throughout July and August
Offer run throughout July and August
Read moreVisit Colchester Launc...
This summer let Visit Colchester help you find the best things to see and do across the borough that don’t cost the earth, or even better are for free!
This summer let Visit Colchester help you find the best things to see and do ...
Read moreWaste collections redu...
More information on our reduced waste collection service due to extreme heat
More information on our reduced waste collection service due to extreme heat
Read moreColchester Castle’s ne...
The exhibition runs from 27 July - 16 February 2020
The exhibition runs from 27 July - 16 February 2020
Read moreCheck your electoral d...
Residents must complete a Household Enquiry Form to ensure they are registered to vote
Residents must complete a Household Enquiry Form to ensure they are registere...
Read moreEvents in Colchester’s...
Some of which are completely FREE!
Some of which are completely FREE!
Read moreColchester Borough Cou...
The audit report confirms the council has a robust and effective approach to managing its finances
The audit report confirms the council has a robust and effective approach to ...
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