Councillor Venessa Moffat

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  • Election History
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  • Ward History
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  • Training History
  • Hospitality & Gifts
  • Locality Budget
  • Attendance
Councillor Venessa Moffat
Elected:
08 May 2023
First Elected
08 May 2023
Party:
Liberal Democrats
Ward:
Mile End
Address:
c/o Town Hall
High Street
Colchester
CO1 1PJ
Job Title:
Basic Allowance £8,014.46
Department:

Election History

ElectedRetiredReason
Mon 8 May 2023  

Party Representation History

PartyFromTo
Liberal DemocratsMon 8 May 2023

Ward Representation History

WardFromTo
Mile EndMon 8 May 2023

Current Outside Body Appointments

Past Outside Body Appointments

Past Outside BodyPast Joining DatePast Leaving Date
There are no past outside bodies for this member.

Personal Register of Interests

Date of NoticeReceipt by Monitoring OfficerView
14 May 202618 May 2026

Meeting Declarations

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There are no meeting declarations for this member.

Training History

DateTitleNotes
Wed, 17 Jun 2026Local Plan Committee Training 
Mon, 2 Feb 2026National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) briefing 
Wed, 21 Jan 2026Local Plan Committee TrainingMandatory for Local Plan Committee Members
Tue, 27 May 2025Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Development Plan Document 
Mon, 14 Apr 2025Chief Executive briefing for all Members - Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation Q&A 
Tue, 18 Mar 2025Business Continuity  
Mon, 10 Feb 2025Budget Workshop 
Wed, 5 Feb 2025Planning Training - (Statutory to sit on planning committee) 
Mon, 3 Feb 2025Estates Briefing 
Wed, 30 Oct 2024The Future of Amphora Briefing 
Mon, 23 Sep 2024Scrutiny Essentials 
Mon, 16 Sep 2024Update on Councillor IT 
Wed, 12 Jun 2024Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, Taxis, Safeguarding Training 
Tue, 28 May 2024Local Plan Review and Engagement Update 
Thu, 11 Jan 2024Carbon Literacy Training Session 
Wed, 15 Nov 2023Designated Rural Areas and Parish Council Briefing 
Tue, 7 Nov 2023Housing Insight briefing 
Mon, 30 Oct 2023Budget Workshop 
Mon, 24 Jul 2023Chief Executive Briefing - Housing Pressures 
Tue, 30 May 2023Chief Executive Briefing 
Tue, 16 May 2023New Councillor ICT Induction 
Wed, 10 May 2023Councillor Welcome event 

Hospitality and Gifts

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There are no hospitality and gift records for this member.

A sum of money is assigned each year to all Colchester City Councillors, to use on supporting community initiatives within their wards.

Please find below the 2026/27 Locality Budget spends for Councillor Moffat

Date  Total Contribution  Description   
 30/06/2026 £425.00 Install oak bollards in Link Close to stop parking . Jimmy Allan Parks  

 30/06/2026 £300.00  A gazebo to keep the books dry, and to support activities at festivals/markets and their own storytelling events near the shed.  This will help the charity to continue to provide free access to books for babies, children and young people through a community book shed and local reading activities.  The Little Book Shed    
30/06/2026  £1,275.00 The funding will help provide specialist equipment, resources, and accessible sessions that support children, young people and adults with sensory processing needs, neurodiversity, disabilities, and additional support requirements. The project aims to reduce social isolation, improve wellbeing, build confidence, and create opportunities for families to connect within a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. The funding will directly benefit Colchester residents by increasing access to affordable community-based activities that promote participation, independence, and positive mental health. Sensoryflex CIC   

Please find below the 2025/26 Locality Budget spends for Councillor Moffat

Date  Total Contribution  Description   
 30/09/2025 £1,000.00 Supporting the Charity to offer employability assistance, training, a warm space, social and digital deprivation support to residents of Colchester and surrounding areas. Signpost  

 30/09/2025 £1,000.00  Providing food via the community pantry for those in need in the Mile End ward. Myland Community Pantry    

Please find below the 2024/25 Locality Budget spends for Councillor Moffat

Date  Total Contribution  Description   
 30/11/2024 £1,000.00 Christmas hampers for Colchester families in need, and / or vulnerable residents. GO4 Cafe  

 30/11/2024 £1,000.00  For the Myland Pantry, which offers food and warm spaces for people in the Mile End / Myland area. Myland Community Pantry    

Please find below the 2023/24 Locality Budget spends for Councillor Moffat

Date  Total Contribution  Description   
 31/01/2024 £2,000.00 Highwoods Country Park Playground. Parks and Recreation  

       

Member Attendance

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Attendance Summary

SummaryCountPercentage
Expected attendances22 
Present as expected1882%
Absent418%
Apologies received4100% of absences
In attendance (as a visitor)0 
Substitute1 

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