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Making our website simpler and easier to use

19 March 2026

Read the latest on our move to a new and improved website platform.

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Listening, improving and evolving: More new website features are here

5 February 2026

Find out the latest on our move to a new website platform.

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Improving your online experience, one step at a time

9 January 2026

There's still time to have your say on our new website.

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Colchester.gov.uk: A fresh digital experience is taking shape

3 December 2025

Transforming Colchester.gov.uk into a modern, accessible, and user-friendly website.

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New platform, better experience: Colchester City Council’s move to LocalGov Drupal

18 November 2025

Colchester City Council’s move to LocalGov Drupal