Independent 1. North east Essex town (oldest town in England) with many connections to the armed forces; also includes the University of Essex campus at Wivenhoe.
The Conservatives held Tiptree at a byelection on 20 February.
Next local elections
2026
Election cycle
Thirds
Local authority type
District
Address
Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester CO3 3WG
Phone
01206 282222
Website
http://www.colchester.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2107.3
Upper tier authority
Essex