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November
Local Council Tax Supp...
The scheme supports working-age people on a low income to pay their Council Tax.
The scheme supports working-age people on a low income to pay their Council Tax.
Read moreFestive 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 ...
Read moreDemolition works begin...
Historic features will be retained and incorporated into the new development
Historic features will be retained and incorporated into the new development
Read moreColchester + 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...
Read moreNorth Essex Energy Gro...
The group’s first public event was held on Wednesday 28 November
The group’s first public event was held on Wednesday 28 November
Read morePoppy 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...
Read moreFlats boost plastic re...
The collection of plastic recycling to flats began in June 2018
The collection of plastic recycling to flats began in June 2018
Read moreA 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...
Read moreBook 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...
Read moreVisitors head to disco...
Official statistics show day trips to Colchester rose by 6.5% in 2017
Official statistics show day trips to Colchester rose by 6.5% in 2017
Read moreWoodland wreath-making...
The event takes place at High Woods Country Park, on Thursday 20 December 2018
The event takes place at High Woods Country Park, on Thursday 20 December 2018
Read moreTemporary overnight cl...
The car park will be open as usual during the day, between 7am and 8pm.
The car park will be open as usual during the day, between 7am and 8pm.
Read moreFinal few days to enjo...
Thousands have enjoyed the colourful and poignant tribute since June.
Thousands have enjoyed the colourful and poignant tribute since June.
Read moreCouncil 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...
Read moreFree 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...
Read moreColchester 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...
Read moreColchester 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...
Read moreColchester to be merry...
Colchester to be merry and bright with Christmas trees!
Colchester to be merry and bright with Christmas trees!
Read moreShining a light on Col...
Plans to celebrate heritage and make the town a more welcoming place
Plans to celebrate heritage and make the town a more welcoming place
Read moreNew drinking water fou...
The water fountains will help reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles
The water fountains will help reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles
Read moreFirst 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...
Read moreA Green Wall for Colch...
The living structure will improve the aesthetics of Colchester
The living structure will improve the aesthetics of Colchester
Read moreCouncil works with Cre...
The project aims to offer digital skills to patients
The project aims to offer digital skills to patients
Read morePioneering partnership...
Initiative awarded nearly £400,000 government funding
Initiative awarded nearly £400,000 government funding
Read moreNew Pavement Permits t...
A permit will be required from 1 January 2019
A permit will be required from 1 January 2019
Read moreRemember a loved one a...
Everyone is welcome to this informal and friendly service
Everyone is welcome to this informal and friendly service
Read morePlanning 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...
Read moreCouncils 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...
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