About
Colchester
City Council
Colchester City Council is the local authority responsible for governing and managing Colchester, Essex, which was granted city status in 2022. The council operates under a leadership structure that includes elected representatives and various committees dedicated to different aspects of city management. It plays a crucial role in overseeing public services, including waste collection, housing, and public health, ensuring the city's infrastructure and residents' well-being are well-maintained.
The council is actively involved in economic development and regeneration projects, such as the Northern Gateway development, which aims to enhance commercial, residential, and leisure facilities. Recent initiatives include a comprehensive review of the city’s assets and the implementation of a new corporate landlord model to improve management and efficiency. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to address historical issues and drive future growth, reflecting our commitment to strategic planning and transformation.
Community engagement is a core focus for the council, which elected members use to ensure that governance aligns with local needs and priorities. The council also engages residents through consultations and public meetings, incorporating their feedback into policies and initiatives. By balancing historical preservation with modern development, Colchester City Council strives to shape the city’s future while enhancing the quality of life for its residents.
Political Leadership
Our Councillors
(The current political makeup of Colchester City Council)
19
Conservative
(Group Leader - Councillor Paul Dundas)
14
Liberal Democrats
(Group Leader - Councillor Martin Goss)
14
Labour
(Group Leader - Councillor Julie Young)
3
Green
(Group Leader - Councillor Richard Kirkby-Taylor)
1
Independent
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The Leader of the Council and the Cabinet
The Leader of the council is elected at the council’s annual meeting. The council is currently run by the Liberal Democrat administration and the council Leader is Councillor David King.
The cabinet is made up of seven councillors, each of whom is responsible for a specific area, known as a portfolio.
Our vision, values and purpose
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To be an inclusive, modern and sustainable city.
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Creating the conditions for a brighter future for our community and businesses.
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What is important to you as an individual, can be defined as your personal values. In the same way, what is important to us as employees of Colchester City Council is defined as our organisational values.
We value public service, integrity, skills, experience, expertise and the professional and creative way we do our jobs. We are always kind, honest, open, respectful, and compassionate with everyone.
Working with residents, businesses and visitors to enable Colchester to thrive by embracing and embedding the following values in our plans and day-to-day ways of working:
Committed to our skills, expertise and creativity.
Kind and respectful.
Proud to work in public service.
Compassionate and show integrity.
Open and honest.
Our commitments, as outlined in our Three-Year Plan 2023-26, are to:
Deliver modern services
for a modern city.
Improve health,
well-being, and
happiness.
Deliver homes for
those most in need.
Grow our economy so everyone benefits.
Celebrate our city,
heritage and culture.
Key Contacts
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact the following consultants at our recruitment partner, Tile Hill, who will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered here:
Helen Anderson, Associate Director
07534 602845
helen.anderson@tile-hill.co.uk
Clare Connor, Associate Consultant
0161 408 0703
clare.connor@tile-hill.co.uk