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Services
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A - Z of services

Colchester Borough Council is committed to Customer Excellence and may record your call

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Name Do it now Telephone Number Email
2011 Census
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Abandoned vehicles Online Services for Abandoned vehicles 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Abberton Reservoir
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Abbots Activity Centre
01206 282824  abbotsactivitycentre@colchester.gov.uk  
Abnormal loads (road transport)
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Access crossings
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Access for disabled people
01206 282436  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Access Requests - Restricted Roads or Areas
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Accessibility - Council website
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Accident prevention
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Accidents at work
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Activa - fitness centre
01206 282000  enquiries@colchesterleisureworld.co.uk 
Activities
01206 282000  enquiries@colchesterleisureworld.co.uk 
Activities - Adults
01206 853588   
Activities - Older People
01206 282578  lionwalkactivitycentre@colchester.gov.uk 
01206 282824  abbotsactivitycentre@colchester.gov.uk  
Activities - Young People
01206 282332   
Activity centres
01206 282578  lionwalkactivitycentre@colchester.gov.uk 
01206 282824  abbotsactivitycentre@colchester.gov.uk  
Acupuncture licence
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Adaptations for Council tenants
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Addiction
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
01206 287250 or 01206 287251   
Address
01206 282215   streetnaming@colchester.gov.uk  
Address Register
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Addresses
01206 282215   streetnaming@colchester.gov.uk  
Addressing
01206 282215   streetnaming@colchester.gov.uk  
adiZone
01206 282332   
Adult and community education
0845 6037635  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Advice agencies
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Affordable housing development
01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Affordable Warmth Grant
01206 282541  warmhomes@colchester.gov.uk  
After school care
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Agenda 21 implementation
01206 282707   
Aids and adaptations
01206 282580  housing.private@colchester.gov.uk  
Alarms for Elderly and Disabled
01206 282277 24hr number: 01206 769779   
Alcohol use and abuse
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
01206 287250 or 01206 287251   
Alcoholism
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
01206 287250 or 01206 287251   
Alleygates
01206 717819    
Allotments
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Amateur sports clubs - business rates relief
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Anchor Trust - Staying Put Scheme
01206 282589   
Ancient monuments
01206 506961  archaeology@colchester.gov.uk 
Angling
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Animal fouling
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Animal health Online Services for Animal health 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Animal licenses
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Animal Nuisance Online Services for Animal Nuisance 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Animal rights and welfare Online Services for Animal rights and welfare 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Animals Online Services for Animals 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Animals - dead - removal Online Services for Animals - dead - removal 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Annual budget
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Antisocial behaviour
0300 333 4444 or 999 in an emergency   
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Antisocial Behaviour - Protecting businesses
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Ants - pest control Online Services for Ants - pest control 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Appeals - council tax benefit
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Appeals - council tax charges
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Appeals - housing benefit
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Appeals - housing decisions
01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Appeals - planning
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Appeals - rateable values for business rates
0845 602 1507   
Apprenticeships
01206 282112 or our 24-hour recruitment line 01206 507343  HRServiceCentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Aqua Springs - sauna and spa
01206 282010  info@aqua-springs.co.uk 
Archaeological contractors
01206 506961  archaeology@colchester.gov.uk 
Archaeological database
01206 506961  archaeology@colchester.gov.uk 
Archaeological publications
01206 506961  archaeology@colchester.gov.uk 
Archaeological research
01206 506961  archaeology@colchester.gov.uk 
Archaeology
01206 506961  archaeology@colchester.gov.uk 
Archaeology - consultancy
01206 506961  archaeology@colchester.gov.uk 
Archaeology - excavations and surveys
01206 506961  archaeology@colchester.gov.uk 
Archaeology and development
01206 506961  archaeology@colchester.gov.uk 
Architecture
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Art - galleries
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Art - public
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Arts - development
01206 282917  arts.culture@colchester.gov.uk  
Arts - performing
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Arts - what's on
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Arts and entertainment venues
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Asbestos
0845 603 7625  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Assisted refuse collection Online Services for Assisted refuse collection 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Attendance and truancy
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Attended freighter service
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Bag2School
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Beach huts - Mersea
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Bed and breakfast
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Bed bugs and mites Online Services for Bed bugs and mites 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Bees Online Services for Bees 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Behaviour support services
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Benefit calculations Online Services for Benefit calculations 01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Benefits Online Services for Benefits 01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Benefits - Change of circumstances Online Services for Benefits - Change of circumstances 01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Benefits advice for landlords
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Benefits advice leaflets
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Benefits advice services Online Services for Benefits advice services 01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Benefits application processing
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Benefits assessment Online Services for Benefits assessment 01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Benefits claim reviews
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Benefits Fraud
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Benefits payments Online Services for Benefits payments 01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Bereavement
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Beverage carton recycling
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Bike
01206 506412   
Bike maintenance
01206 506412   
Bike parking
01206 506412   
Bike town
01206 506412   
Bike training
01206 506412   
Bikeability
01206 506412   
Birth - registration
0845 603 7632  colchester.ro@essex.gov.uk 
Bite card
0845 743 0430  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Blocked drains and sewers
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Blue badge scheme
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Blue Badges - Essex County Council
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Boat moorings
   
Bonfires
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Booking accommodation
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Borough councillor
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Borough Councillors
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Bowls (game)
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Bridges
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Bridleways
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Builders - Advice on Choosing one
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Building advice & guidance
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Building alterations
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Building control applications
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Building control inspections
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Building control permission
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Building control services Online Services for Building control services 01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Building control team
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Building control warranties
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Building design
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Building regulations Online Services for Building regulations 01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Buildings
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Bulky item removal Online Services for Bulky item removal 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Bullying at school
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Burials
01206 282950  cemetery@colchester.gov.uk 
Bus fares
01206 282329  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Bus passes
01206 282329  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Bus routes
0871 200 2233   
0845 600 0110   
Bus shelters
0207 706 8713   
Bus station
01206 282645  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk  
Bus stops
0845 600 0110   
Bus timetables
0871 200 2233   
0845 600 0110   
Buses
0871 200 2233   
0845 600 0110   
Business - protection from Antisocial Behaviour
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Business - rates - account enquiries Online Services for Business - rates - account enquiries 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business - rates - annual notification
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business - rates - reductions
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business - recycling information
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Business advice services
01206 282107  enterprise@colchester.gov.uk 
01206 548833  enquiries@colbea.co.uk 
Business and Industry
01206 282107  enterprise@colchester.gov.uk 
Business awards and grants
01206 282107  enterprise@colchester.gov.uk 
Business centre
01206 548833  enquiries@colbea.co.uk 
Business continuity planning
  emplans@essexcc.gov.uk  
Business Development
01206 282107  enterprise@colchester.gov.uk 
Business Grants - security
01206 282107  enterprise@colchester.gov.uk 
Business Opportunities
01206 282107  enterprise@colchester.gov.uk 
Business paper recycling
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Business Planning
01206 282107  enterprise@colchester.gov.uk 
Business rates Online Services for Business rates 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business rates - payments Online Services for Business rates - payments 01206 282725  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
0800 97 55 333  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business rates - rateable values appeals
0845 602 1507   
Business rates - recovery process
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business rates - refunds Online Services for Business rates - refunds 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business rates - reporting change of circumstances
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business rates calculations Online Services for Business rates calculations 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business rates legislation
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business rates relief - amateur sports clubs
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business rates relief - charities
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business rates relief - empty & void properties
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business rates relief - hardship relief
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business rates relief - small business
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business rates relief - transitional relief
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business relocation advice
01206 282107  enterprise@colchester.gov.uk 
Business startup - food providers Online Services for Business startup - food providers 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Business Start-ups
01206 282107  enterprise@colchester.gov.uk 
Business tax
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Business waste
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
cabinet meetings
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Cans & Tins recycling Online Services for Cans & Tins recycling 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Car parks
01206 282316  parking@colchester.gov.uk 
Caravan and Camp site licence
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Carbon Management Programme
01206 282707   
Card recycling
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Care assessment
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Carers Allowance
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Carers Support Groups and Organisations
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Caretaking services for Council tenants
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Cars for sale on the highway
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Castle Museum
01206 282939  museums@colchester.gov.uk 
Castle Park
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Castle Park - band concerts
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Castles
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
CCTV
01206 769779   
CCTV Surveillance
01206 769779   
Cemeteries
01206 282950  cemetery@colchester.gov.uk 
Census Coverage Survey
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Census FAQs
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Census information
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Census Local Partnerships Plans (CLPPS)
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Census Quality Survey
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Census Recruitment
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Census Vacancies
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Chambers of Trade and Commerce
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Change of Address Online Services for Change of Address 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Change of circumstances reporting Online Services for Change of circumstances reporting 01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Charity collections licences
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Charity relief on business rates
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Charity Waste
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Charter Hall Box Office Online Services for Charter Hall Box Office 01206 282020   charterhall.boxoffice@colchester.gov.uk 
Chief Executive
01206 282222  adrian.pritchard@colchester.gov.uk 
Child protection
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Childcare and childminders
01206 282112 or our 24-hour recruitment line 01206 507343  HRServiceCentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Children at risk
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Children's activities
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Christmas Market - general information
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Christmas opening
01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Church waste
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Churches
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Cinemas
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Civic amenity sites
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
0845 603 7625  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Civic party - invitations
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Civil funerals
01206 282950  cemetery@colchester.gov.uk 
Civil weddings
01206 282205 or 01206 506905  weddings@colchester.gov.uk 
Clear sacks (recycling)
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Climate change
01206 282707   
Clinical waste - household
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Clock Museum
01206 282939  museums@colchester.gov.uk 
Coach education
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Coach parking
01206 282316  parking@colchester.gov.uk 
Cockroaches Online Services for Cockroaches 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Colbea
01206 548833  enquiries@colbea.co.uk 
Colchester Borough
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Colchester business centre
01206 548833  enquiries@colbea.co.uk 
Colchester Business Enterprise Agency
01206 548833  enquiries@colbea.co.uk 
Colchester Castle
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Colchester Leisure World
01206 282000  enquiries@colchesterleisureworld.co.uk 
Colchester Zoo
01206 331292   
Comment on a planning application
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Commercial Developments Online Services for Commercial Developments 01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Commercial lettings
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Commercial pest control Online Services for Commercial pest control 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Commercial waste disposal
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Committee meetings
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Committee minutes, agendas and reports
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Committee Services
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Committees
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Committees - public involvement
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
commonwealth
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Communal heating charges
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Communications
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Community Alarms
01206 282277 24hr number: 01206 769779   
Community care
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Community development
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Community Engagement
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
community governance review
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Community grants
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Community Profile Toolkit
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Community safety
01206 717819    
Community safety - lane gating
01206 717819    
Community Stadium
   
Community transport
0845 600 0110   
Competitions
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Compliments and complaints Online Services for Compliments and complaints 01206 282222  suggestions@colchester.gov.uk 
Composting
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Concessionary fares
01206 282329  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Concessionary Travel
01206 282329  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Conservation areas
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Conservation of resources
01206 282707   
Conservation plans
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Constituencies
01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
constituencies
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Construction regulations Online Services for Construction regulations 01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Contaminated Land
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Cooling tower registration
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Council campaigns & initiatives
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Council decision making
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Council employment Online Services for Council employment 01206 282112 or our 24-hour recruitment line 01206 507343  HRServiceCentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Council estate parking
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council garages - arrears
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council house - right to buy
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council House Adaptations
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council house application Online Services for Council house application 01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Council house application process Online Services for Council house application process 01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Council house applications Online Services for Council house applications 01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Council house exchanges
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council house repairs
01206 282525  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council housing Online Services for Council housing 01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Council housing improvement strategy
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council housing modernisation
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council housing repairs - rechargeable
01206 282525  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council land and property
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Council leaseholders - rights & responsibilities
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council offices
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Council Policies & Plans
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Council tax Online Services for Council tax 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax - allocation of funds
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax - appeals against charges
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax - band reductions Online Services for Council tax - band reductions 0845 602 1507   
Council tax - bills Online Services for Council tax - bills 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax - calculations Online Services for Council tax - calculations 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council Tax - charges Online Services for Council Tax - charges 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax - collection Online Services for Council tax - collection 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax - discounts Online Services for Council tax - discounts 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax - exemptions Online Services for Council tax - exemptions 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax - individual account enquiries
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Council tax - liability Online Services for Council tax - liability 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax - payments Online Services for Council tax - payments 01206 282725  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
0800 97 55 333  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax - recovery process
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax benefit Online Services for Council tax benefit 01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax benefit - appeals
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax benefit - backdated claims
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax benefit - current claims
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax benefit - new claims Online Services for Council tax benefit - new claims 01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax benefit - overpayments
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax benefit - renewal Online Services for Council tax benefit - renewal 01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax benefit applications Online Services for Council tax benefit applications 01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tax exemptions - student occupied housing Online Services for Council tax exemptions - student occupied housing 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council Tax Final Notice
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council Tax reminders
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council Tax Summons
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tenant advice and support
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tenant crime victim support
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tenants - emergency repairs
01206 282525  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tenants - ending a tenancy
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tenants - eviction
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tenants - home contents insurance
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council Tenants - Insurance Claims
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tenants - paying your rent Online Services for Council tenants - paying your rent 01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tenants - repairs to your home
01206 282525  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tenants - rights & responsibilities
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council tenants & residents associations
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Council vacancies Online Services for Council vacancies 01206 282112 or our 24-hour recruitment line 01206 507343  HRServiceCentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Council website accessibility
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Councillors - allowances
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Councillors - Borough
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Councillors - declaration of interest
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Councillors - Essex County Council
0845 743 0430  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Councillors - general information
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Councillors - Parish
01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Country parks
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Countryside conservation
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Countryside events
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Countryside volunteers
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Cremation
01206 282950  cemetery@colchester.gov.uk 
Crematoria
01206 282950  cemetery@colchester.gov.uk 
Cricket pitches
01206 282000  enquiries@colchesterleisureworld.co.uk 
Crime
0300 333 4444 or 999 in an emergency   
Crime and law enforcement
0300 333 4444 or 999 in an emergency   
Crime Prevention
0300 333 4444 or 999 in an emergency   
Crime support and assistance for Council tenants
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Crossing patrols
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Curriculum and qualifications (pre-16)
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Customer charter and service standards
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Customer satisfaction Online Services for Customer satisfaction 01206 282222  suggestions@colchester.gov.uk 
Customer Service Centre Online Services for Customer Service Centre 01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Customer Service Team
01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Cycle Colchester
01206 506412   
Cycle for fun
01206 506412   
Cycle maps
01206 506412   
Cycle parking
01206 506412   
Cycle route
01206 506412   
Cycle to school
01206 506412   
Cycle to work
01206 506412   
Cycle town
01206 506412   
Cycling
01206 506412   
Cycling courses
01206 506412   
Cycling England
01206 506412   
Cycling events
01206 506412   
Cycling information
01206 506412   
Cycling maps
01206 506412   
Cycling safety
01206 506412   
Cycling town
01206 506412   
Dance
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Dangerous animal licences
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Dangerous Animals
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Dangerous structures
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Dangerous substances
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Data Protection
not available  access2information@colchester.gov.uk  
01206 282299  gis@colchester.gov.uk 
Day care
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Day visitor guide
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Death
01206 282950  cemetery@colchester.gov.uk 
Death - funerals - buying a grave
01206 282950  cemetery@colchester.gov.uk 
Death - funerals - memorial construction
01206 282950  cemetery@colchester.gov.uk 
Death - registration
0845 603 7632  colchester.ro@essex.gov.uk 
Decent home standard
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Decent homes strategy
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Decision making within the Council
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Decision notices (planning) Online Services for Decision notices (planning) 01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Definitive maps (rights of way)
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Demolition (buildings)
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Demolitions - enforcement
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Derelict properties
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Development control
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Development design
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Development projects
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Development projects - Commercial Online Services for Development projects - Commercial 01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Direct Debit Online Services for Direct Debit 0800 97 55 333  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Disability Living Allowance
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Disabled access
01206 282436  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Disabled badges (parking)
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Disabled facilities grants
01206 282580  housing.private@colchester.gov.uk  
Disabled parking permits
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Disabled people - bus passes
01206 282329  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Discretionary housing payments
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Discrimination
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Dispensation - parking
01206 282316  parking@colchester.gov.uk 
Disposal of dead animals Online Services for Disposal of dead animals 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
DLA
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Dog breeding licences
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Dog fouling
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Dog litter bins
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Dog warden schemes
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Dogs - found Online Services for Dogs - found 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Dogs - lost Online Services for Dogs - lost 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Domestic violence
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Door staff licences
0844 892 1025   
Door steppers campaign Online Services for Door steppers campaign 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Door to door collections
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Drainage and sewerage
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Drama
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Dropped kerbs
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Drug and alcohol action teams
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Dumped rubbish Online Services for Dumped rubbish 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Dumps (rubbish)
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
0845 603 7625  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Dustbin collection Online Services for Dustbin collection 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Ear piercing licence
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Eating out
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Economic information and analysis
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Education and skills
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Elderly mentally infirm people
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
election
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Election Agent
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Election results
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Elections - electoral nominations
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Elections - postal votes
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Elections - proxy votes
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Electoral registration
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Electoral services
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
electorate
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Electrical goods - collection
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Electrolysis licence
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Emergency phone numbers
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Emergency planning
01206 548444  emergency.planning@colchester.gov.uk 
Emergency repairs - council tenants
01206 282525  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Employment, jobs and careers
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Empty and void properties - business rates relief
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Empty residential properties
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Energy and fuel
01206 282707   
Energy efficiency
01206 282541  warmhomes@colchester.gov.uk  
Energy efficiency & conservation
01206 282707   
Energy Efficiency Improvement Grants
01206 282707   
Entertainment and events
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Entertainment licences
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Environment
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Environmental Health
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Environmental legislation
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Environmental monitoring
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Environmental policies
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Environmental protection
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Environmental quality
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Environmental regulations
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Environmental services - out of hours emergencies
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Environmental strategies
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Environmental sustainability
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Equal opportunities and diversity
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Equality and Diversity
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Equipment for disabled people
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Essex County Council
0845 743 0430  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Essex County Council - councillors
0845 743 0430  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Event Calendar
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Events - cycling
01206 506412   
Eviction
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Eviction from private houses
01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Exercise
01206 853588   
Exhaust fumes
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Extensions to buildings
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Fair trade
  fairdev4@tiscali.co.uk 
Fairs
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Family support
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Farmers markets
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Fees and Charges
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Final Notice - Council Tax
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Financial Planning
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Firework displays
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Fishing
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Fishing licences
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Fitness
01206 853588   
Fleas - pest control Online Services for Fleas - pest control 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Flooding
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Fly posting Online Services for Fly posting 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Flytipping Online Services for Flytipping 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Food and Safety Team
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Food business - starting and operating Online Services for Food business - starting and operating 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Food Business Star Awards
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Food hygiene Online Services for Food hygiene 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Food safety - enforcement Online Services for Food safety - enforcement 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Food safety - illness and contamination
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Food safety - inspections Online Services for Food safety - inspections 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Food safety - regulations Online Services for Food safety - regulations 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Food safety - risk assessments
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Food safety training
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Food standards Online Services for Food standards 0845 404 0506  trading.standards@essex.gov.uk 
Foot bridges
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Football pitches
01206 282000  enquiries@colchesterleisureworld.co.uk 
Footpaths
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Forest and woodland management
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Forward plan
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Found dogs Online Services for Found dogs 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Fraud - Housing Benefit
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Freedom of information
not available  access2information@colchester.gov.uk  
Freighter service
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Fridge recycling
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Fumigation Online Services for Fumigation 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Fundraising
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Funerals - civil
01206 282950  cemetery@colchester.gov.uk 
Further education colleges
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Galleries
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Gambling Act - licensing premises
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Gambling Act 2005
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Gambling and lottery licences
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Garden bags (recycling) Online Services for Garden bags (recycling) 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Garden maintenance
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Garden refuse collection Online Services for Garden refuse collection 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Garden refuse disposal Online Services for Garden refuse disposal 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Gardens and parks
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Gateway to Homechoice
01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
General council enquiries
01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Geographic Information Systems
01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Get Active
01206 282000  enquiries@colchesterleisureworld.co.uk 
GIS
01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Glass bottles & jars recycling Online Services for Glass bottles & jars recycling 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Going out guide Online Services for Going out guide 01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Golf
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Govmetric Online Services for Govmetric 01206 282222  suggestions@colchester.gov.uk 
Graffiti removal Online Services for Graffiti removal 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Grants - historic building repair and maintenance
0870 333 1181   
Grants - home renovation
01206 282580  housing.private@colchester.gov.uk  
Graves
01206 282950  cemetery@colchester.gov.uk 
Green box (recycling) Online Services for Green box (recycling) 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Gritting (roads and paths)
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Gully cleansing
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Harassment
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Harwich and North Essex
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Hate crime
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Hazardous substances
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Hazardous waste - collection
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Hazardous waste disposal
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Health
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Health & Fitness Development
01206 282000  enquiries@colchesterleisureworld.co.uk 
Health & Safety - Guides
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Health and safety - enforcement
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Health and safety at work - regulation and inspection
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Health and safety at work - smoke free workplace
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Health care
   
Health Clubs
   
Health services - out of hours
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Health walks
01206 853588   
Healthy lifestyle
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Healthy Lifestyle - Adults
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Healthy Lifestyle - Over 50s
01206 282578  lionwalkactivitycentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Healthy Lifestyle - Young People
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Hearing impairement
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Heating
01206 282541  warmhomes@colchester.gov.uk  
Hedges - high
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Hedges and trees obstructing roads and pavements
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Helpline
01206 282277 24hr number: 01206 769779   
Heritage
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Heritage - Ecclesiastical Exemption
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Heritage projects
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Heritage team
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
High hedges
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
High Woods cycle path
01206 506412   
Highways
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Highwoods Country Park
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
01206 853588   
Highwoods Country Park - countryside volunteers
01206 853588   
Highwoods sports centre
01206 841 463  highwoodssportscentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Historic buildings
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Historic buildings - repair and maintenance grants
0870 333 1181   
Historic site maintenance
01206 506961  archaeology@colchester.gov.uk 
Historic sites
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Holiday accommodation
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Holiday activities
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Home care
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Home collection service Online Services for Home collection service 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Home education
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Home help services
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Home improvements and alterations
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Home insurance for Council tenants
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Home move purchase grants Online Services for Home move purchase grants 01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Home renovation grants
01206 282580  housing.private@colchester.gov.uk  
Homechoice Online Services for Homechoice 01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Homefinder Online Services for Homefinder 01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Homeless services - eligibility
01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Homelessness
01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Homelessness - Council obligations
01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Homelessness - prevention
01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Homelessness - the Council's obligations
01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Homelink newspaper
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Hospitals
01206 747474  info@colchesterhospital.nhs.uk  
House numbering
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
House to house collections
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Household waste - assisted collection Online Services for Household waste - assisted collection 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Household waste - bags Online Services for Household waste - bags 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Household waste - bins Online Services for Household waste - bins 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Household waste - clinical waste
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Household waste collection Online Services for Household waste collection 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Houses in multiple occupation - fair rents inspection
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Houses in multiple occupation - safety inspection
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Housing Online Services for Housing 01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing - low cost home ownership
01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing - mediation
01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing advice
01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing advice services
01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing allocation Online Services for Housing allocation 01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing benefit Online Services for Housing benefit 01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing benefit - appeals
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing benefit - backdated claims
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing benefit - current claims Online Services for Housing benefit - current claims 01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing benefit - new claims Online Services for Housing benefit - new claims 01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing benefit - overpayments
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing benefit - renewal
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing benefit applications Online Services for Housing benefit applications 01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing Business Plan
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Housing decision appeals
01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing enforcement
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Housing exchanges and transfers
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing legal advice and support
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Housing options Online Services for Housing options 01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Housing renovation grants for private property
01206 282580  housing.private@colchester.gov.uk  
Housing strategies
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Housing surveys
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
How can we promote the Census?
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Hygiene Online Services for Hygiene 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Income support
   
Independent schools
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
InfoPoint
01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
information security
01206 282299  gis@colchester.gov.uk 
Insects - pest control Online Services for Insects - pest control 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Inspections - building control
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Inspections - food safety Online Services for Inspections - food safety 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Insulation
01206 282541  warmhomes@colchester.gov.uk  
Insurance Claims - Council Property
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Interpreting
   
Introductory council tenancies
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Job centres
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Job vacancies Online Services for Job vacancies 01206 282112 or our 24-hour recruitment line 01206 507343  HRServiceCentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Join
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Kennels Online Services for Kennels 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Key decisions
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Land and premises
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Land charges - personal search
01206 282248   
Land pollution
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Land use proposals
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Landlord accreditation scheme
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Landlords forum
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Landscaping
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Languages - translating and interpreting services
   
Large item collection Online Services for Large item collection 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Leaflet distributing
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Learning and teaching methods
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Learning disabilities
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Leisure Activities
01206 282000  enquiries@colchesterleisureworld.co.uk 
Leisure and culture
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Leisure and sports passes
01206 282000  enquiries@colchesterleisureworld.co.uk 
Leisure Centres
   
Lice infestation Online Services for Lice infestation 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - acupuncturist
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - alcohol and entertainment - personal Online Services for Licence - alcohol and entertainment - personal 01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - alcohol and entertainment - premises Online Services for Licence - alcohol and entertainment - premises 01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - amusement (with prizes)
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - animal movement
08459 335 577   
Licence - auction premises
0845 404 0506  trading.standards@essex.gov.uk 
Licence - boarding animals
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - cinema
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - dog breeding
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - door supervisor
0844 892 1025   
Licence - entertainments
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - exotic, dangerous or wild animals
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - fairgrounds
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - game dealers
08459 335 577   
Licence - gaming machines
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - hackney carriage (taxi)
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - hackney carriage driver's licences
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - house to house collection
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - hypnosis
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - late night catering
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - lottery
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - motor salvage operator
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - pet shop
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - pleasure boats
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - poisons
0845 404 0506  trading.standards@essex.gov.uk 
Licence - private club - late hours
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - private hire driver's licences
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - private hire operator's licence
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - private hire vehicle (minicab)
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - public entertainment
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - riding establishment
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - scaffolding and hoarding
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Licence - scrap metal site licence
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - self drive boats
0845 6715 530   
Licence - sex shop
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - skip operators
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Licence - street café
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - street collection
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - street trading
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - tattooists, ear-piercing and electrolysis
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - Temporary Event Notice
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - theatre
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence - water sports
029 2075 5715   
Licence - zoo
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence applications received
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licence -sale of fireworks
0845 404 0506  trading.standards@essex.gov.uk 
Licences - who needs them
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licensing - the Council's role
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licensing laws & regulations
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Licensing Policy
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Life in the community
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Lifestyles membership
01206 282000  enquiries@colchesterleisureworld.co.uk 
Light pollution
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Litter bins Online Services for Litter bins 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Litter removal Online Services for Litter removal 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Local attractions Online Services for Local attractions 01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Local development framework
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Local development plans
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Local government committees
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Local history
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Local Housing Allowance
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Local Land Charges
01206 282248   
Local Media
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Local Plan
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Lost animals Online Services for Lost animals 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Lost dogs Online Services for Lost dogs 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Major Planning Applications Online Services for Major Planning Applications 01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Manhole covers
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Mapped Information
01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Maps - cycling
01206 506412   
Maps - interactive mapping Online Services for Maps - interactive mapping 01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Mayor
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Mayor - invitations
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Meals on Wheels
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Medical care
   
Memorials
01206 282950  cemetery@colchester.gov.uk 
Mental health
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Mice - pest control Online Services for Mice - pest control 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Mile End recreation ground
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Moorings
   
Moving house Online Services for Moving house 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Municipal Waste Management
0845 603 7625  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Museums - education & group bookings
01206 282937  bookings.information@colchester.gov.uk 
Museums - general enquiries
01206 282939  museums@colchester.gov.uk 
Museums and Galleries
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
01206 282939  museums@colchester.gov.uk 
Music
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Mutual exchanges
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Natural History Museum
01206 282939  museums@colchester.gov.uk 
Nature conservation
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Nature reserves
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Neighbourhood Action Panels
01206 717819    
New Addresses
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Nightlife
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Nightlife - going out guide Online Services for Nightlife - going out guide 01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
NNDR Online Services for NNDR 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
NNDR - reporting changes to circumstances
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
NNDR account enquiries Online Services for NNDR account enquiries 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
NNDR bills
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
NNDR Calculations Online Services for NNDR Calculations 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
NNDR discounts and exemptions
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
NNDR legislation
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
NNDR Payments Online Services for NNDR Payments 01206 282725  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
0800 97 55 333  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
NNDR refunds Online Services for NNDR refunds 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Noise
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
nomination pack
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Non-council tenants
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Nuisance Online Services for Nuisance 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Nursery schools
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Occupational therapy
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Ofsted reports
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Old Heath recreation ground
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
old people's homes
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Older people - activities
01206 282578  lionwalkactivitycentre@colchester.gov.uk 
01206 282824  abbotsactivitycentre@colchester.gov.uk  
Older people - bus passes
01206 282329  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Orange badges (parking)
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Out of hours health services
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Out of school activities
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Outdoor play facilities
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Outdoor sports facilities
01206 282000  enquiries@colchesterleisureworld.co.uk 
Overpayments - council tax benefit
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Overpayments - housing benefit
01206 282600  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Paper recycling
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Paper recycling - schools
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Parenting skills and courses
0845 603 7627  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
parish councillor
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Parish Councillors
01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Parish Councils
01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
parish review
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Park and ride
0845 600 0110   
Parking
01206 282316  parking@colchester.gov.uk 
Parking - coaches
01206 282316  parking@colchester.gov.uk 
Parking - council estates
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Parking bays
01206 282316  parking@colchester.gov.uk 
Parking dispensation
01206 282316  parking@colchester.gov.uk 
Parking fines Online Services for Parking fines 01206 282316  parking@colchester.gov.uk 
Parks and gardens
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Parks and open spaces - events
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
parliamentary
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Part B Processes
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pavements
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Payments Online Services for Payments 01206 282725  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Payments - Business Rates (NNDR) Online Services for Payments - Business Rates (NNDR) 01206 282725  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
0800 97 55 333  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Payments - council house rent Online Services for Payments - council house rent 01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Pedestrian crossings
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Pensions
   
Performance and Policy
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Performing arts
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
personal information
01206 282299  gis@colchester.gov.uk 
Pests and pest control Online Services for Pests and pest control 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pet shop licences
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pet Shops
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Photographs
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Physical Activity
01206 282332   
Physical disability
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Picnic sites
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Planning Online Services for Planning 01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Planning (town and country)
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Planning appeals
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Planning application searches Online Services for Planning application searches 01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Planning applications Online Services for Planning applications 01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Planning Committee
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Planning consultation Online Services for Planning consultation 01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Planning control enforcement
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Planning decision notices Online Services for Planning decision notices 01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Planning Performance Agreements
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Planning permission Online Services for Planning permission 01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Planning policy development
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Planning policy team
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Planning Portal
   
Planning restrictions
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Plastics recycling
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Playgrounds
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Police
0300 333 4444 or 999 in an emergency   
polling station
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Pollution
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pollution - noise
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pollution control - air handling units
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pollution control - air quality
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pollution control - Clean Air Act approval
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pollution control - construction
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pollution control - contaminated land
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pollution control - cooling tower registration
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pollution control - inspection and regulation of premises - Part B processes
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pollution control - light pollution
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pollution control - noise
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pollution control - nuisances Online Services for Pollution control - nuisances 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pollution control - water
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Pollution reduction
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Postal voting
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Pot holes (roadway)
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Pre-application advice
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Pre-school learning
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Primary health care
01206 747474  info@colchesterhospital.nhs.uk  
Primary schools
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Privacy and data protection
not available  access2information@colchester.gov.uk  
01206 282299  gis@colchester.gov.uk 
Private rented accommodation
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Private sector housing enforcement
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Private tenancies
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Protected buildings and sites
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Proxy voting
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Public art
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Public consultation
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Public conveniences
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Public Entertainment Licences
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Public footpaths
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Public health
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Public meetings
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Public schools
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Public service charters
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Public toilets
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Public transport
0871 200 2233   
0845 600 0110   
Pubs & bars
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Racial discrimination
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Radon
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Rail cards - 60 plus
01206 282329  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Rail transport
0871 200 2233   
0845 600 0110   
Rambling
   
01206 853588   
Ranger services
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Rateable value appeals
0845 602 1507   
Rates relief
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Rats - pest control Online Services for Rats - pest control 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Rechargeable repairs to Council houses
01206 282525  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Recruitment
01206 282112 or our 24-hour recruitment line 01206 507343  HRServiceCentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Recycling - flats
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Recycling - general information
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Recycling - information for businesses
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Recycling & Waste FAQs
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Recycling (waste) Online Services for Recycling (waste) 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Recycling assisted collection Online Services for Recycling assisted collection 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Recycling bags and containers Online Services for Recycling bags and containers 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Recycling banks
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Recycling bins Online Services for Recycling bins 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Recycling calendar
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Recycling collections Online Services for Recycling collections 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Recycling container Online Services for Recycling container 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Recycling sites
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
0845 603 7625  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Refuse - assisted collection Online Services for Refuse - assisted collection 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Refuse - summer mobile collection service
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Refuse & Recycling FAQs
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Refuse collection Online Services for Refuse collection 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Refuse collection calendars Online Services for Refuse collection calendars 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Refuse collections Online Services for Refuse collections 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Refuse disposal
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Refuse tips
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
0845 603 7625  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Regeneration
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Register
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Register of electors
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Register of licence applications received
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Registration
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Registration of births
0845 603 7632  colchester.ro@essex.gov.uk 
Registration of deaths
0845 603 7632  colchester.ro@essex.gov.uk 
Rehabilitation
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Relocation advice for businesses
01206 282107  enterprise@colchester.gov.uk 
Reminders - Council Tax
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Rent - council house Online Services for Rent - council house 01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Rent arrears - council house
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Rent deposit scheme
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Rent setting - council house
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Repair & maintenance grants for historic buildings
0870 333 1181   
Repairs to Council houses
01206 282525  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Reputation
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Residential homes
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Residents Parking Permits Online Services for Residents Parking Permits 01206 282316  parking@colchester.gov.uk 
Respite care
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Restaurants
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Restricted Road Access
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Retirement
   
Riding establishments licences
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Right to buy your home
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Rights of Way
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Rivers
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Road adoption
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Road and pathway maintenance
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Road building
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Road cleaning Online Services for Road cleaning 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Road closures and diversions
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Road markings
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Road safety
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Road safety - cycling
01206 506412   
Road signs
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Road spillage treatment Online Services for Road spillage treatment 0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Road works
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Roads - gritting
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Roads - snow clearance
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Roads - speed limits
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Roads - street lighting
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Roads - traffic lights
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Roads - weight limits
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Roads and highways
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Rodent control Online Services for Rodent control 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Roman Pavement Improvement Project
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Route maps - cycling
01206 506412   
Rubbish collection Online Services for Rubbish collection 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Rubbish disposal
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Safety in the home
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Salting and gritting
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Satellite Dishes - Council Tenants
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Satellites dishes - permission to erect
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Scaffolding licences
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Scheduled ancient monuments
01206 506961  archaeology@colchester.gov.uk 
School admissions
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
School governors
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
School performance and standards
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
School transport
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
School waste
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
School welfare services
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Schools
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Secondary schools
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Section 106 Agreement Online Services for Section 106 Agreement 01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Sensory impairment
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Service Improvement Panels
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Service standards
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Severe disability
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Sewers
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Sexual health clinics
01206 747474  info@colchesterhospital.nhs.uk  
   
Shop signs
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Shopmobility
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Shopping
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Skip licences
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Small business rates relief
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Small businesses - energy saving advice
01206 282707   
Smoke Emissions Chimney Height Approval
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Smoking ban - business responsibilities
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Smoking ban enforcement
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Snow clearance
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Social housing agencies
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Social Services
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Special Collections Online Services for Special Collections 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Special educational needs and additional support
0845 603 7627  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Special schools
0845 603 2200  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Speed limits
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Spending plans
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Sports - local clubs & information
   
Sports - Youth
01206 282332   
Sports and recreation
   
Sports and recreation facilities
   
Sports club directory
   
Sports clubs (amateur) - business rates relief
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Sports coaching
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Sports development
01206 282332   
Sports grants and development funds
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Sports ground bookings
01206 282000  enquiries@colchesterleisureworld.co.uk 
Sports grounds
01206 282000  enquiries@colchesterleisureworld.co.uk 
Standards and Audit Committee
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Standing for election
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Star Awards - Food Business
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Statement of Accounts
01206 282207  democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk  
Statement of Persons Nominated
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Stray animals Online Services for Stray animals 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Street care Online Services for Street care 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Street cleaning Online Services for Street cleaning 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Street Furniture
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Street lighting
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Street name plates
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Street Naming / Numbering Online Services for Street Naming / Numbering 01206 282215   streetnaming@colchester.gov.uk  
Street numbering and naming
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Street recycling bins
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Street trading licences
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Student Accommodation
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Student grants
0845 603 7627  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Student housing - council tax exemptions Online Services for Student housing - council tax exemptions 01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Studies and qualifications (post-16)
0845 603 7627  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Suggestions Online Services for Suggestions 01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Summons - Council Tax
01206 282300  revenues.enquiries@colchester.gov.uk 
Support for the deaf
0845 603 7630  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Supporting people
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Sustainable Community Strategy
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Sustainable development
01206 282707   
Swimming
01206 282000  enquiries@colchesterleisureworld.co.uk 
Switchboard
01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Taxi Fares
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Taxi ranks
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Temporary Event Notices
01206 282520  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Temporary housing
01206 282569  housing.options@colchester.gov.uk 
Tenancies - private
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Tenancy issues
01206 282514  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Tenant repairs and renovations
01206 282525  cbh@colchester.gov.uk 
Tennis - Colchester Tennis Centre
01206 367941   
Textiles recycling
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Textiles recycling - schools
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Theatres
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Things to do
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Tips (waste)
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
0845 603 7625  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Tiptree
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Tiptree Sports Centre
01621 817499  tiptreesportscentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Tourism Online Services for Tourism 01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Tourism - local attractions Online Services for Tourism - local attractions 01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Tourism - tourist information centres
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Tourist goods and publications
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Tourist information services
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Tours & Guides
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
01206 282939  museums@colchester.gov.uk 
Town Hall - events
01206 282205 or 01206 506905  weddings@colchester.gov.uk 
Townscape Heritage Initiative
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Trading standards
0845 404 0506  trading.standards@essex.gov.uk 
Traffic
0845 600 0110   
Traffic calming
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Traffic lights
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Traffic management
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Translations
   
Travel Concessions
01206 282329  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Travel tokens
01206 282329  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Tree management
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Tree preservation Online Services for Tree preservation 01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Trees Online Services for Trees 01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Trees and hedges obstructing roads and pavements
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Twin towns and villages
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Tymperleys Clock Museum
01206 282939  museums@colchester.gov.uk 
Unilateral Undertaking
01206 282424  planning.services@colchester.gov.uk 
Universities
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Unoccupied property (housing)
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Vandalism
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
verification
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Visitor accommodation
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Visitor attractions Online Services for Visitor attractions 01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Visitor Centre - Highwoods Country Park
01206 853588   
Visitor guide
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Visual Arts Facility
01206 282222  regeneration@colchester.gov.uk 
Vote
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Voting
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Voting - living abroad
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Walking
   
01206 853588   
Wards
01206 282222  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
01206 282820  elections@colchester.gov.uk 
Warm homes
01206 282541  warmhomes@colchester.gov.uk  
Warm homes
01206 282541  warmhomes@colchester.gov.uk  
Warranty - building control
01206 282424  building.control@colchester.gov.uk 
Wasps - pest control Online Services for Wasps - pest control 01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Waste - Charities
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Waste - Churches
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Waste - local plan
0845 603 7625  contactessex@essex.gov.uk 
Waste - schools
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Waste & Recycling FAQs
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Waste collection Online Services for Waste collection 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Waste collection calendars Online Services for Waste collection calendars 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Waste disposal
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Waste management
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Water pollution
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Water quality monitoring
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Website Online Services for Website    
Weddings
01206 282205 or 01206 506905  weddings@colchester.gov.uk 
Weight limits
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Welfare benefits
   
Welfare rights - advice
   
Westlands Country park
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
What could stop you completing?
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
What's on
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
What's on - cycling
01206 506412   
What's on - Leisure World
01206 282000  enquiries@colchesterleisureworld.co.uk 
Wheelie bins
01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Wheelie bins - household waste Online Services for Wheelie bins - household waste 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Wheelie bins - recycling Online Services for Wheelie bins - recycling 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
White garden recycling bags Online Services for White garden recycling bags 01206 282700  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Wildlife conservation
01206 282266  parks@colchester.gov.uk 
Winter Fuel payments
   
Winter road maintenance
0845 603 7631  highways.eastarea@essex.gov.uk  
Workplace accidents
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Workplace health and safety - enforcement
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Workplace health and safety - inspections
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Workplace health and safety - regulations
01206 282581  customerservicecentre@colchester.gov.uk 
Worship - places
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Young people's activities
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Young people's organisations
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Youth Employment
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)
Youth hostels
01206 282920  vic@colchester.gov.uk 
Youth services
 (No Telephone)  (No Email)