Welshwood Park
Residents Association


URGENT: Have Your Say on Plans for 2,000 New Homes

Plans for 2,000 new homes could bring major changes to Welshwood, St John’s and the surrounding area.

The consultation closes 13 October 2026.

Find out more and get guidance on submitting your comments before the deadline.

ACT NOW — VIEW THE PLANS & RESPOND →

The object of the Association is to preserve or improve the area containing Welshwood Park Road, Woodlands and The Glade for the benefit of its residents.


Latest News

Annual General Meeting 2026

Minutes of Welshwood Park Residents Association Annual General MeetingWednesday 2 September 2026 at The Oak Tree Centre, St Anne’s Community Hall, 252 Harwich Road, Colchester. Apologies were received from ten residents. Minutes of the AGM held on 10 September 2025 The Secretary suggested one amendment to the item on page two of the minutes relating…

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Objection to Colchester City Council Proposed Local Plan

Colchester City Council has now begun the consultation phase for the proposed local plan to build on the fields around the estate, and they are inviting comments on their website.  Colchester City Council – Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025 There are three ways to object, The Planning Portal (preferred) using the…

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Leaf Collection 2025

The refuse lorry will be available for leaf and garden waste collection on Saturday 6th December 2025. The refuse lorry will be located between 08:30-10:00 in the D in Woodlands and at the far end of Welshwood Park Road between 10:00-11:30. Please note the open back lorry is unable to empty wheelie bins, only bags…

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