Decisions

This is where you can find the reports for decisions made by the Council. To view the minutes of meetings please go to the relevant meeting page by navigating from the Meeting Calendar tab or the Committees tab.

This includes decisions taken at Committee meetings as well as decisions taken by individual Portfolio Holders from May 2014 onwards.

For individual Portfolio Holder decisions before 2014, please use the connected sub tab labelled Portfolio Holder Decisions before 2014

Structure of the Council

 

Following the introduction of the Local Government Act 2000 a new political structure was adopted in Colchester. The old Committee system was replaced by a new system . Under this system, a Council leader is appointed who is responsible for forming a Cabinet. The Cabinet is responsible for most decision making on day to day matters, although it must operate within the policy framework set by the full Council.

 

A number of Panels are in place to scrutinise decisions and review and develop policy. The Planning and Licensing Committees and the Governance and Audit Committee are responsible for the regulatory functions of the Council.

 

The Leader of the Council and the Cabinet

 

The Leader of the Council is elected at the Council’s Annual meeting. The Council is currently run by a joint Liberal Democrat/Labour administration. The Council Leader is Councillor David King.

The Cabinet is made up of eight Councillors, each of whom is responsible for a specific area, known as a Portfolio. Further information about the membership of the Cabinet is available from the Committees tab in the list on the right of the screen.

 

Decisions

TitleDetailsDecision TypeDecision MakerImplementation DateStatus
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Changes to Business Waste Fees and Charges for the introduction of Dry Mixed Recycling collections  PortfolioCouncillor Martin Goss21 Jan 2026Decision Proposed
Review of premises licence - Oriental HouseThe Sub-Committee will consider an application for a review of the premises licence held in respect of 2 St Botolph's Circus, Colchester, CO2 7EF.

CommitteeLicensing Sub-Committee Hearings22 Jan 2026Decision Proposed
Third Party Procurement – Asset PlanningColchester City Council seeks to appoint a single high-quality property professional services company under the CCS Framework to work with the existing team and deliver a comprehensive suite of estate management services. This initiative aims to ensure efficient, compliant and value driven management of the Council’s property portfolio, supporting both operational needs and strategic objectives.CommitteeScrutiny Panel22 Jan 2026Decision Proposed
Town Hall Essential Works - Roof Repairs and MEP System ReplacementTaken together the roof and MEP findings indicate a clear and urgent requirement for capital investment to prevent further deterioration, reduce operational and maintenance risks and safeguard the building’s long-term use as a key civic asset. Cabinet approval is therefore sought to progress the essential repairs to the roof, key mechanical & electrical equipment and some minor redecoration works.CommitteeScrutiny Panel22 Jan 2026Decision Proposed
NEPP Financial UpdateThis report updates Members on the North Essex Parking Partnership’s finances. CommitteeNorth Essex Parking Partnership22 Jan 2026Decision Proposed
Red Route (parking restrictions) PolicyThis report presents a Policy for approval by the Joint Committee which details the practical applications of using red line parking restrictions whilst improving clarity, public accessibility and understanding. It should be noted that the Policy is a supplement to the Traffic Regulation Order Policy already in place.CommitteeNorth Essex Parking Partnership22 Jan 2026Decision Proposed
Essex Act (verge parking) PolicyThis report presents a Policy for approval by the Joint Committee which details the practical applications of using the Essex Act, whilst improving clarity, public accessibility and understanding. It should be noted that the Policy is a supplement to the Traffic Regulation Order Policy already in place.CommitteeNorth Essex Parking Partnership22 Jan 2026Decision Proposed
Forward Plan 2025-2026This report concerns the 2025-26 Forward Plan of meetings for the North Essex Parking Partnership.CommitteeNorth Essex Parking Partnership22 Jan 2026Decision Proposed
NEPP Joint Committee Agreement ExtensionEssex County Council (ECC) intends to extend the operational period of the North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) Joint Committee by 12 months, ceasing on 31 March 2028 and aligning with the current Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) timeline in Greater Essex.

This report highlights the process to extend the operational period of the NEPP Joint Committee, stipulated under The North Essex Parking Partnership Joint Committee Agreement 2022, and requests the Partner Authorities to give their written consent to ECC by 20 February 2026.
 
CommitteeNorth Essex Parking Partnership22 Jan 2026Decision Proposed
Commercial Investment disposals programme/strategy approval with request for delegated approval authority for Councillor Cory as portfolio holder for individual asset sales, and appendix on decision for ‘Sale of commercial investment sites known as R1 & R2’ CommitteeScrutiny Panel22 Jan 2026Decision Proposed
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