As responsibility for services in your area is divided between your district and county council, we’ve provided key contact numbers for departments in both councils, or highlighted which council is solely responsible.
Tip:
Not sure who to contact?
Use the switchboard number or try the district council or county council’s A-Z services.
| Contact details | District council | County council |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Colchester Borough Council | Essex County Council |
| Address |
PO Box 884 Town Hall Colchester CO1 1FR |
County Hall Market Road Chelmsford CM1 1LX |
| Switchboard | 01206 282222 | 08457 430 430 |
| Fax | 01206 282288 | Not published |
| Website | Visit the district council’s website | Visit the county council’s website |
| Departments | District council | County council |
|---|---|---|
| For further information, visit the A-Z of council services for your district council or your county council. | ||
| Council Tax enquiries | 01206 282300 | District council |
| Customer Services | 01206 282222 | 08457 430 430 |
| Schools - general | County council | 0845 603 7630 |
| Electoral register | 01206 282820 | District council |
| Housing | 01206 282560 | District council |
| Housing Benefit | 01206 282300 | District council |
| Planning | 01206 282424 | 08457 603 7624 |
| Recycling | 01206 282700 | 0845 603 7625 |
| Refuse | 01206 282700 | District council |
| Parking | 01206 282700 | District council |
| Roads | County council | 08457 603 7631 |
| Social Services | County council | 0845 603 7630 |
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