Street cleaning and fixtures

Find information about who is managing the street fixtures in Colchester.

To make sure our streets and other public areas are clean and free of litter and rubbish, road sweeping and litter picking are scheduled on a regular basis.

Graffiti comes in many different forms, from spray can scrawl to acid etching. It can consist of slogans, stencils or tags that can be used to identify an individual or group.

Information on how to report an abandoned vehicle and what the Council can do to investigate and remove it from public land.

Information on how to report fly‑posting and how the Council works to remove illegal posters and protect local streets.

Guidance on leafleting in Colchester, including permissions, responsibilities and how the Council manages leafleting in public spaces.

Information about road sweeping schedules in Colchester.