Stanway Ward Community - Colchester

28/08/2026

Heads up--Overgrown hedge on Dyers Rd.
I've raised this with Mersea Homes who have advised that they are going to look at this once bird nesting season is finished

28/08/2026

The next stage of consultation on Colchester's New Local Plan is now open.
Previous feedback has helped shape the draft plan, which sets out how Colchester could grow and develop up to 2043.
Take a look at the proposals, find out what they could mean for your area and submit your comments before 4pm on 13 October 2026.
https://www.colchester.gov.uk/NewLocalPlan
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28/08/2026

New Planning Decision (Reference No. 261238)
The decision made is: Approve Conditional
Address: Unit E, The Stanway Centre, Peartree Road,
Description: Change of use to dental practice.

28/08/2026

Recycling and waste changes coming to more Colchester homes this September

Around 18,000 households across Colchester will be included in the next phase of improvements to recycling and waste collections, beginning in September.

If your household currently uses bags for rubbish and recycling collections, your service may be changing.

Most affected households will move to a new service that includes:

♻️ A recycling wheeled bin (black bin with a green lid) for paper, cardboard, plastics, tins and cans

🗑️ A wheeled bin for your rubbish (if you do not already have one)

🍎 Food waste collections in your caddy and glass recycling in your box will continue separately.

New bins and an information leaflet will be delivered before the new service starts. The leaflet will explain what goes where and when collections will begin.

Not every property is suitable for wheeled bins, so some households will continue to use bags based on the council's approved assessment criteria.

Residents can check what service applies to their address and when any changes will take place by using the online service checker:

🔗 colchester.gov.uk/check-my-service/

The rollout will continue in phases across the city until March 2027.

28/08/2026

Keeping you in the loop
Temporary Amendment to Working Hours For Roundabout Construction
Natta plan to work on Saturday and Sunday will be a contingency--in case.
Saturday 29 August 2026
Current hours: 8:00am to 1:00pm
Revised hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday 30 August 2026
Current hours: No working
Revised hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Monday 31 August 2026 (Bank Holiday)
No change to the previously agreed arrangements.

28/08/2026

https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/26501249.roadworks-causing-closures-blackberry-road-colchester/

In 2019, councillors approved controversial plans for 420 homes at Fiveways Fruit Farm in Heath Road which is being delivered by Mersea Homes and…

28/08/2026

Fiveways Roundabout Bus user update
Advised that the bus stops the previous notices at the bus stops were replaced yesterday afternoon.

27/08/2026

I have received the latest update from Natta regarding the roundabout works. The current road closures around the roundabout remain in place.
The attached letter provides further details about the works, including why these arrangements are necessary.
Please help spread the word by sharing this update with family, friends, neighbours, and anyone who may not use Facebook.

25/08/2026

I checked on the signage showing that Heath Rd was a dead end--I was advised--We repositioned the HGV sign a little while back

22/08/2026

"Stanway councillor Lesley Scott-Boutell said: "I continue to work closely with Essex Police, the Colchester Community Policing Team, British Land and Colchester City Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Team.
"Together, we have met on site to discuss improvements, and while this work continues, action is already being taken, including funding for additional security patrols.
"I will continue to keep residents who have raised concerns updated, so they are aware of the ongoing work being carried out to help resolve these issues."

Priti Patel has supported calls for tougher measures to tackle anti-social behaviour impacting businesses.