Colchester’s development as a visitor destination continues apace with five new hotels making an impact on numbers of trips, nights, spend and jobs.
Month: March 2017
Colchester Launches New Inward Investment Campaign: ‘Colchester Ultra Ready for Business’
Colchester is one of just a few places in the UK with Gigabit connectivity via Ultrafast Broadband. Combined with a low cost base, building availability, good transport connections and a great quality of life, Colchester is a compelling place for business.
Innovative Heat Network Project for Colchester’s Northern Gateway?
Cabinet approves proposal to create a heat network at Colchester’s Northern Gateway development if the Council is successful in securing Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) pilot funding.
University of Essex: World Leader for Social Sciences
The latest QS World University Rankings by Subject show the University of Essex us amongst the world’s elite institutions in eight subjects with outstanding results in the social sciences
Essex Business School Shortlisted for Guardian Award
Thought to be the UK’s first zero-carbon business school, this landmark, timber-framed building at the University of Essex has been shortlisted in the ‘Buildings that Inspire’ category.
Three Colchester Attractions Named Best in Essex
A trio of top attractions have been named the best in Essex thanks to votes from youngsters and their families who enjoyed their experience.
£5m Science & Technology Grant to grow STEM Centre at Colchester Institute
£5m Government investment has been announced to create a new campus for science and technology at Colchester Institute. The investment will form phase two of an existing STEM Centre, focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics and will transform the campus from a further education college to a technology centre of excellence.