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.
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Colchester-based Law firm extends reach to west Suffolk and beyond with merger
Colchester-based Ellisons Solicitors is merging with Bury St Edmunds-based firm Gross & Co. The combination will give Ellisons a London base and a second office in Suffolk, after setting up an Ipswich office five years ago. Founded in 1848, Gross & Co. will...
Garden Community Plans Could Support More Than 21,000 Jobs by 2050
More than 21,000 jobs could be created over the next 30 years across North Essex as a result of proposed Garden Communities, leading economic consultants have said. Assessing the economic impact as part of new Local Plan evidence set to go before the Planning...
Colchester Showcased in National Report on Council House Building
A major report, which spotlights Colchester Borough Council’s ambitions to build more council houses, was launched at the Local Government Association’s annual conference in July. The report by the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) and the District Councils...
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.
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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.
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Innovative Low Carbon Energy System Developing at Colchester’s Northern Gateway
Colchester Borough Council and Colchester Amphora Energy Ltd (wholly owned by the council), are planning to install a district heat system in the proposed Northern Gateway housing and office development. This will significantly reduce carbon emissions caused by...
Colchester-based LapSafe Makes Inroads into the Australian Market
Colchester-based company LapSafe® Self-Service Solutions Ltd are making inroads into the Australian Education market by taking their intelligent charging lockers down under. LapSafe has already installed self-service loan lockers at four sites in Australia and anther...
Southern North Sea Energy £3bn Supply Chain Opportunity in the Spotlight at EEEGR Event
Ten operators – from the smaller Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) to leviathan Shell – announced a total of £3bn of projects to rejuvenate and ensure the future of the Southern North Sea (SNS) during an event in Norwich. Sector leaders say the investments herald a new...
Colchester’s Annual Economic Report 2017/18
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.
