Colchester City Council3 days agoDecision on 1,000 homes at ex-Army base is delayedA former Army training base in Colchester remains at risk of development.3 days agoEssex27 Jan 2025Council approves Jumbo water tower renovationsNorth Essex Heritage hopes to make the Victorian tower a "commercially viable operation".27 Jan 2025Essex17 Jan 2025Could three Essex councils become one?Braintree, Colchester and Tendring council leaders say they make up a "sensible geography" .17 Jan 2025Essex14 Jan 2025Parking spaces 'too narrow for modern vehicles'A city is widening spaces in two of its car parks to accommodate larger cars.14 Jan 2025Essex27 Dec 2024Cinema withdrawal from leisure park a 'heartbreak'Locals are disappointed another cinema operator has still not been found after Cineworld dropped out.27 Dec 2024Essex14 Dec 2024Rare breed sheep to aid conservation effortsA flock of Dorset Down has arrived at the park to graze the land during the winter months.14 Dec 2024Essex6 Dec 2024Reducing city speed limit to 20mph a 'no brainer'A council votes in favour of reducing speed limits on many streets in a city to 20mph (32km/h).6 Dec 2024Essex30 Nov 2024Restoration work on historic ceiling approvedRepairs on the Victorian-built Moot Hall is agreed by planners, meaning the work can begin.30 Nov 2024Essex29 Nov 2024City's speed limits could be cut to 20mphA council considers plans to change speed limits on roads "where people live, work, play or learn".29 Nov 2024Essex