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 Borough Council’s Trading Board Agrees Creation of New Commercial Companies
The new commercial bodies will enable the Council to move forward with its stated social policies in housing and energy provision as well as with its other commercial ambitions designed to pursue more self-sufficient income generation, drive efficiencies in service...
University of Essex Gains Top Gold Rating in Teaching Excellence Framework
The University of Essex is celebrating its recent TEF Gold rating from the UK Government. The TEF Panel judged that the University of Essex delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the...
Colchester Institute’s ‘University Centre Colchester’ Gains Silver Rating in Teaching Excellence Framework
The University Centre Colchester at Colchester Institute has been granted a Silver Award under the new TEF. The UCC received commendations for its teaching provision, specifically highlighting the personalised learning experience, student support, effective links with...
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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Piping Hot: How Colchester is Feeding the Heat of Economic Growth
Colchester: Turning up the Heat Colchester Borough Council is set to deliver a unique pilot project in the North of the Town. In the Northern Gateway regeneration area the Council is to showcase an ‘infrastructure first' approach to build, by installing a heat...
How Colchester’s Creative Sector is Capitalising on its London Connections
From its history as a centre for printing and design Colchester today is still a hub for creativity. The town’s thriving arts scene plays out across five theatres, five museums, galleries and clubs and societies developing skills across all genres and all media. A...
Why Business Leaders are Increasingly Investing in Colchester
Long known for being Britain’s first city and oldest recorded town, Colchester today is undergoing a £3bn transformation befitting one of the fastest growing districts in the country. Recognised as a strategic location for business within the South East Local...
Colchester’s Annual Economic Report 2015/16
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.
