Welcoming the newest addition to the High Street! 🌟 The crowds were out this afternoon as the statue of the Taylor Sisters, writers of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, was unveiled. 💫 100% funded from a 13 year campaign by Sir Bob Russell, this is an amazing addition to the city!

Wow!! 🌍✨ This looks incredible! 🤩 Our Museums team is bringing the phenomenon of Gaia to Colchester Castle; a breathtaking six-meter diameter artwork that showcases the beauty of our planet on a whole new level!

📅 19 July to 15 September - See you there! 🎉🌍

Following elections on 2 May 2024, Roger Hirst (CON) has been elected to serve as the PFCC for Essex. #EssexPFCC . Full results: colchester.gov.uk/elections/pfcc…

Counting for the #EssexPFCC elections is underway at Charter Hall, Colchester. The turnout in #Colchester was 30.07% and Essex-wide was 24.52%.

Following #Elections2024 , the political make-up of #Colchester City Council is now: Conservative 19; Liberal Democrats 15; Labour 14; Green Party 3. #Elections2024 .

ALL THE RESULTS ARE NOW IN: Conservative 7; Liberal Democrats 4; Labour 6; Green Party 1. Turnout: 30.31% #Elections2024

The Returning Officer is about to announce the first result in the #Colchester city elections, for Rural North Ward. #Elections2024

We’re expecting the first result to be declared soon in the #Colchester city elections. All the results as soon as they’re declared: colchester.gov.uk/elections/elec… #Elections2024

It’s a hive of activity at #Colchester ’s Charter Hall, as counting gets underway in the city elections. The turnout in #Colchester was 30.31%. #Elections2024

All the results as soon as they’re declared: colchester.gov.uk/elections/elec…

This year’s local elections in #Colchester will see 18 candidates elected to 17 wards

All the ballot boxes for the #Colchester city elections have now been received at Charter Hall and are being verified before counting begins. #Elections2024

The first ballot box – from the polling station at Bell Vue Social Club in #Colchester ’s Castle Ward – arrived at 10.06pm at Charter Hall, where votes are being counted for the #Colchester city elections. #Elections2024

Polls have now closed. We'll be at the #Colchester city elections count at Charter Hall throughout the night, posting the results on our website as soon as they're declared. #Elections2024

Less than one hour to go to make your #vote count in the city and PFCC elections. Polling Stations close at 10pm. Don’t forget your ID. #Elections2024

We’re live from the elections count at Charter Hall. Follow the action throughout the night as the votes are counted and the results declared youtube.com/watch?v=xcy9Dv… #Elections2024

Polling stations around #Colchester close at 10pm tonight for the city and PFCC elections. Make your #vote count. #elections2024

Curious about where your paper & card recycling goes after our crews collect it? 🤔

🗞️Newspaper becomes Tissue paper 🧻
📦 Card is recycled as Paper 📰
📦📰 Mixed card & paper become packing materials like cereal boxes 🍟

Keep up the great work with recycling, Colchester! ♻️

Get your gladrags on, polish those trainers/sequins, gather your pals and prepare to enjoy yourselves tonight at #FirstThursdays in Colchester.

It's guaranteed to be a great night out with friendly, welcoming people, and most events are FREE !

Polling stations around #Colchester are now open for the city elections. Make your #vote count. #elections2024