Highwoods Labour Team

07/06/2026

Helping residents - I was pleased to help an older resident who struggles using online services to get their garden waste permits in time for bin collection day. I work in the later life sector and know how important it is to make sure everyone in our community gets the support they need to access council services.

06/06/2026

Today!

We're here to help, pop in to see us at our advice suegery:
📍 Oak Tree Coffee House, Highwoods Square
⏰ 10-11am
📅 Sat 6 June

05/06/2026

⚔️ 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑… 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐀 𝐖𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 ⚔️

For 𝟐 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲, Lower Castle Park transforms into a spectacular world of 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐕𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 -and families from across Essex and Suffolk are getting ready for one of the most exciting weekends of the year.

⚔️ Watch warriors battle
🏰 Explore living history camps
👑 Dress up as knights & medieval characters
🛡️ Discover hands-on children’s activities
🔥 See incredible re-enactments
🍗 Feast on amazing street food & medieval flavours
🍺 Enjoy mead, ales, cocktails & festival bars
🎶 Soak up the incredible festival atmosphere

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥…
𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝.

Perfect for families, history lovers, foodies, and anyone looking for an unforgettable day out this weekend.

📍 Lower Castle Park, Colchester
📅 Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June
⏰ 11am – 6pm

🎟️ Adults £10
👶 Under 16s FREE
🚗 FREE Parking
🐶 Dog Friendly

🎟️ Tickets & Information:
https://colchester-events.co.uk/event/the-colchester-roman-and-medieval-festival/

04/06/2026

Waste collection on Friday 5 June:
Mixed recycling (paper / card / plastics / tins / cans), Glass, Food Waste, Garden Waste

You can check your latest waste & recycling calendar, see link in comments.

Service changes, wheeled bins are being introduced, you can check your new service dates by your address, see also link below

03/06/2026

We're here to help, pop in to see us at our advice suegery:
📍 Oak Tree Coffee House, Highwoods Square
⏰ 10-11am
📅 Sat 6 June

03/06/2026

It was lovely to catch up with Molly & Paul from Essex Youth Service, discuss plans for future Youth Club activities and the amazing work of our volunteer leaders ❤️. Highwoods Youth Club is back today, Wednesday, 3 June
📍 Highwoods Youth Centre
⏰ 6.30-8.30pm

For more info, please email [email protected] or [email protected]

02/06/2026

Missing bollard, corner of Mill Road & Julian Avenue reported & now replaced.

01/06/2026

Waste & recycling collection day change to Friday as of week beginning 1 June. You can check your latest waste & recycling calendar, see link in comments.

Service changes, wheeled bins are being introduced, you can check your new service dates by your address, see also link below

25/05/2026

Waste collection Tues 26 May: black bags, glass, cans & food waste.

New collection day FRIDAY w/c 1 June, view your calendar with the link in comments below to see what will go out when.

21/05/2026