PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY - FOOTPATH 36 (posted 22/05/26)

Public Notice - Essex County Council (Footpath 36, West Mersea) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) Order 2026
Effect of the order: To temporarily close footpath 36, from its junction with Reymead Close to its junction with Vince Close for approximately 38 metres.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th July to 3rd August 2026 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting.
Full details can be found on the public notice: Public Notice PDF
Location map: Map PDF

COLCHESTER CITY RESIDENTS' PANEL (Reviewed 08/04/26)

Colchester City Residents' Panel is open to anyone living in Colchester who is 18 years old or older.
Colchester City Council would like to hear what the residents of our wonderful city have to say. We want to have your input for the future of Colchester. 
To sign up online, click on the link: Colchester residents' panel, and you will receive emails with updates and invitations for future meetings. 
For more information, view the poster: click here

COMMUNITY MICRO-ENTERPRISE PROJECT DIRECTORY (posted 12/05/26)

To view the latest edition of the Community Micro-enterprise Project Directory (May 2026): Directory link PDF

ENERGY SAVING (Reviewed Feb 2025)

An Energy Saving document containing lots of useful information has been supplied by Colchester City Council. For more details: click here

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT (Reviewed May 2024)

1. Cost of Living Support. For more information: click here
Colchester City Council have put together a list of warm welcoming spaces, if you know of a space that is not shown on the link above, please email communities@colchester.gov.uk with the details.
2. A One Colchester support video has been commissioned by Colchester City Council and partners called 'Here to help you and your family'. To view the video: click here
3. A programme of outreach continues with Colchester City Council officers attending a variety of events and locations to offer advice.
4. Contact details for support. Website: click here - Email: benefits.advice@colchester.gov.uk - Telephone: 01206 505855