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Colchester Borough Council is urging all residents still catching up on their mail received during August 2018 to make sure they stay eligible to vote
Colchester Borough Council is urging all residents still catching up on their...
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Following a successful prosecution by Colchester Borough Council
Following a successful prosecution by Colchester Borough Council
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The public is being asked its views to extend a Public Space Protection Order, which comes to an end on 31 October 2018.
The public is being asked its views to extend a Public Space Protection Order...
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Colchester’s annual Heritage Open Days has been hailed a huge success for the town
Colchester’s annual Heritage Open Days has been hailed a huge success for the...
Read morePlastic recycling faci...
The first phase of plastic recycling facilities are being introduced for residents living in flats
The first phase of plastic recycling facilities are being introduced for resi...
Read moreInternational Older Pe...
Helpline recruits additional staff, to meet growing demand from local residents for their high-quality monitoring and response service
Helpline recruits additional staff, to meet growing demand from local residen...
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Santa’s elves have been in touch with Colchester Castle and arranged for Santa to make some festive visits this December
Santa’s elves have been in touch with Colchester Castle and arranged for Sant...
Read moreGarden Communities: Co...
Colchester Borough Council remains committed to the Garden Communities principles and will work closely with neighbouring councils to secure future housing
Colchester Borough Council remains committed to the Garden Communities princi...
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Colchester Museums are offering local residents the chance to WIN a year's FREE entry to Colchester Castle
Colchester Museums are offering local residents the chance to WIN a year'...
Read moreOvernight closure of S...
St John’s Multi-storey Car Park will close overnight (10pm to 5am) on a daily basis, from Monday 1 October.
St John’s Multi-storey Car Park will close overnight (10pm to 5am) on a daily...
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Additional measures to tackle homelessness in Colchester agreed by Full Council last February are progressing well
Additional measures to tackle homelessness in Colchester agreed by Full Counc...
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Apple lovers should get set to celebrate the ‘Best of British’ at Colchester’s Apple Day
Apple lovers should get set to celebrate the ‘Best of British’ at Colchester’...
Read moreGarden centre fined mo...
Popular garden centre failed to undertake adequate checks to protect staff from hazardous chemicals
Popular garden centre failed to undertake adequate checks to protect staff fr...
Read moreColchester welcomes fu...
Colchester has provisionally been awarded an additional £204,753 to support its work in reducing the amount of people sleeping rough
Colchester has provisionally been awarded an additional £204,753 to supp...
Read moreOctober holiday camp o...
Leisure World Colchester is excited to announce its holiday camp early bird offer for the upcoming October half term.
Leisure World Colchester is excited to announce its holiday camp early bird o...
Read moreColchester Castle to h...
Colchester Castle is offering families a unique sleepover experience.
Colchester Castle is offering families a unique sleepover experience.
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Colchester Borough Council is encouraging eligible residents to boost the energy efficiency of their homes with its new ECO Flex scheme
Colchester Borough Council is encouraging eligible residents to boost the ene...
Read moreAnnual report shows Co...
Steps by Colchester Borough Council to tackle pollution have seen improvements to the borough’s air quality in key areas, according to a new report
Steps by Colchester Borough Council to tackle pollution have seen improvement...
Read moreResidents invited to j...
Colchester’s rich history is reflected in the diversity of historic buildings and assets found throughout the borough
Colchester’s rich history is reflected in the diversity of historic buildings...
Read moreGift of a Wedding: Col...
Colchester Events Company has been tasked with organising its most short-notice wedding to date
Colchester Events Company has been tasked with organising its most short-noti...
Read moreAutumns days bring new...
As the evenings draw in, visitors to Castle Park are being urged to take note of changes to the park’s opening times.
As the evenings draw in, visitors to Castle Park are being urged to take note...
Read moreVote now for your favo...
The People’s Choice award is a chance to show how much your favourite park means to you.
The People’s Choice award is a chance to show how much your favourite park me...
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