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Local Council Tax Supp...

The scheme supports working-age people on a low income to pay their Council Tax.

Festive family fun at ...

Shoppers will be able to browse and shop from almost 100 stalls spanning the length of the High Street

Shoppers will be able to browse and shop from almost 100 stalls spanning the ...

Demolition works begin...

Historic features will be retained and incorporated into the new development

Colchester + Ipswich M...

The three-year innovative trainee programme was supported with funding from Arts Council England

The three-year innovative trainee programme was supported with funding from A...

Council supports Colch...

North Essex Energy Gro...

The group’s first public event was held on Wednesday 28 November

Poppy displays mark Ar...

Poppies will light up Colchester’s iconic Castle as an act of remembrance over three nights

Poppies will light up Colchester’s iconic Castle as an act of remembrance ove...

Flats boost plastic re...

The collection of plastic recycling to flats began in June 2018

A fair day’s pay: Colc...

Colchester Borough Council became officially recognised as a Living Wage employer in February 2016

Colchester Borough Council became officially recognised as a Living Wage empl...

Book now – Castle Grot...

Colchester Castle will be transforming the stunning Lucas Vaults into a magical grotto

Colchester Castle will be transforming the stunning Lucas Vaults into a magic...

Visitors head to disco...

Official statistics show day trips to Colchester rose by 6.5% in 2017

Woodland wreath-making...

The event takes place at High Woods Country Park, on Thursday 20 December 2018

Montgomery Junior Scho...

Temporary overnight cl...

The car park will be open as usual during the day, between 7am and 8pm.

Final few days to enjo...

Thousands have enjoyed the colourful and poignant tribute since June.

Contractor appointed f...

Council on course to s...

The council plans to deliver the services residents and businesses depend and rely on, despite losing almost £11m in core Government grant in ten years

The council plans to deliver the services residents and businesses depend and...

Enforcement continues ...

Free Christmas parking

Parking charges will be waived in all Council-owned town centre car parks from 3pm on the first three Wednesdays in December

Parking charges will be waived in all Council-owned town centre car parks fro...

Colchester Borough Cou...

The Essex Macmillan Welfare Benefits Service has been shortlisted in the Team of the Year category in this year’s LGC Awards

The Essex Macmillan Welfare Benefits Service has been shortlisted in the Team...

Colchester Plastic Ple...

In the first weeks of the campaign around 100 residents have submitted a Colchester Plastic Pledge

In the first weeks of the campaign around 100 residents have submitted a Colc...

Colchester to be merry...

Colchester to be merry and bright with Christmas trees!

Shining a light on Col...

Plans to celebrate heritage and make the town a more welcoming place

New drinking water fou...

The water fountains will help reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles

First World War inspir...

Schools were invited to submit pupils’ artwork and poetry on the theme of the Great War

Schools were invited to submit pupils’ artwork and poetry on the theme of the...

A Green Wall for Colch...

The living structure will improve the aesthetics of Colchester

Council works with Cre...

The project aims to offer digital skills to patients

Pioneering partnership...

Initiative awarded nearly £400,000 government funding

New Pavement Permits t...

A permit will be required from 1 January 2019

Remember a loved one a...

Everyone is welcome to this informal and friendly service

Planning Inspector app...

The Inspector has welcomed the council’s "constructive proposals for taking the examination forward"

The Inspector has welcomed the council’s "constructive proposals for tak...

Councils set to agree ...

Will consider NEGC's interim business plan to help deliver ambitious housing plans

Will consider NEGC's interim business plan to help deliver ambitious hous...