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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London Stansted Airport Commits to Long Term Growth with Plans to Boost Long-Haul Routes to China, India and the US.
London Stansted recently submitted a planning application to Uttlesford District Council to raise the current cap on the number of passengers it is permitted to serve from 35 million passengers per annum (mppa) to 43mppa. The application seeks permission to make best...
National Award for Red Lion Books
Red Lion Books in the High Street has been awarded the South East England Independent Bookshop of the Year prize at The British Book Awards. Organised by respected industry journal The Bookseller the awards were whittled down from 39 vying for the overall crown. Red...
Colchester Fish Retailers Shortlisted in National Awards
Hughes’s Fish Company in West Mersea, just south of Colchester, have been shortlisted for the Independent Fresh Fish Retailer of the Year title at the Fishing News Awards, to be held in Aberdeen on May 24.
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.
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Creative workspace study reveals start-up business boom in Colchester
Colchester Borough Council (CBC) has appointed Creative Space Management to undertake a study into demands for further work space for the creative and digital sector in Colchester. As one of the fastest growing arts and technology hubs in East Anglia, Colchester’s...
The Challenge of Growth in the North Essex Construction Sector Supply Chain
In a move to stimulate the north Essex construction sector the Essex Skills Board and Colchester Institute recently drew together major players in the industry with representatives from construction trades across the piece to discuss the challenges of growth in the...
Garden Communities: An Exciting Opportunity
You may have read about proposals to create three new ‘Garden Communities’ across North Essex over the next 30+ years. A joint project between Braintree and Tendring District, Colchester Borough and Essex County Councils, they have stemmed from the need for a new way...
Colchester’s Annual Economic Report 2016/17
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.
