Colchester

  • Council Control: Min LD
  • Conservatives 19
  • Labour 14
  • Liberal Democrats 16
  • Green 2

North east Essex town (oldest town in England) with many connections to the armed forces; also includes the University of Essex campus at Wivenhoe.

The Liberal Democrats gained Highwoods from Labour at a byelection on 21 September.

Next local elections
2024

Election cycle
Thirds

Local authority type
District

Address
Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester CO3 3WG

Phone
01206 282222

Website
http://www.colchester.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2011.41

Upper tier authority
Essex

Neighbouring Councils