Colchester

Progressive Independent Alliance 4. 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 government proposes to merge the council with Braintree and Tendring to create a new unitary North East Essex council in 2027. The Progressive Independent Alliance was formed by ex-Labour councillors Sam McLean (New Town and Christchurch), Martyn Warnes and Chris Pearson (both Berechurch) together with Independent Lesley Scott-Boutell (Stanway) in May 2026. Reform UK gained a seat from the Green Party in Coggeshall at a byelection on 5 March.

Next local elections
2027

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)
£2282.85

Upper tier authority
Essex