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If Colchester was included in England's list of 56 cities, it would rank as one of the most buoyant economies...
Colchester, Ipswich & the Haven Gateway sub-region: Comparative analysis. Centre for cities 2010
10 Reasons to Invest
With ambitious development plans and a powerful workforce, Colchester is an exciting and inspiring place to be. Here are just some reasons as to why you should bring your business to Colchester.
Latest News
Government Confirms Colchester’s £18.2m Town Deal Funding
Local partnership 'We are Colchester' has confirmed that its bid to deliver an ambitious set of projects as part of the Town Deal Fund has been fully supported by the government. Colchester has been awarded the full £18.2m from the Government’s Town Deal fund to...
Colchester Borough Council bids for £20m from Government’s Levelling Up Fund
A £20m funding bid to support improvements to Colchester’s city centre will be submitted to the Government’s Levelling Up Fund. The bid, led by Colchester Borough Council, in partnership with Essex County Council, supports both authorities’ pledge to tackle inequality...
Section 2 of Local Plan Adopted by Colchester Borough Council
Colchester Borough Council has formally adopted Section 2 of its Local Plan. The Local Plan, which was found legally sound by an independent Inspector in May, was finally approved on 4 July during a special meeting of the council, following consideration by the Local...
7 Stand Out Projects
Colchester is a place with ambitious growth plans. Here are seven place-defining projects that will take Colchester’s outstanding potential to the next level.
Business Advice
Whether you have an existing business here in Colchester or if you are setting off on a new venture, we are totally committed to helping you on your journey. Here is a help & advice area for you to explore.
Blog
Inside the Innovation centre
Like many other workplaces, the Innovation Centre closed the doors and ran a skeleton service from March to July after government instigated the COVID-19 lockdown. They had nearly 20 local innovative businesses at the time but as they have now moved back to a partial...
Colchester Borough Council COVID-19 Advice, Support & Guidance for Businesses
Colchester businesses might find the official Council COVID-19 advice, support and guidance website helpful at this time.
Increased Demand for Business Advice in Colchester
2019 saw The Colchester Business Enterprise Agency (Colbea) win the Enterprise Engagement Award at the National Enterprise Network Annual Awards. Colbea’s Operations and Partnerships Manager, Craig Baston, explains the story behind that award and the role that local...
Colchester’s Annual Economic Reports
Containing a dashboard of key economic indicators and snapshots of employment sectors where growth is taking place, the Annual Economic Report is a ‘state of the Borough’ digest to help businesses plan for the future.
