Promoting Colchester's heritage

We live in Britain’s oldest recorded town, and it’s time more tourists discovered what a ‘must visit’ destination we truly are.

We have Roman walls, the only discovered Roman chariot circus in Britain, the oldest Norman keep, a World class Zoo and much more besides. We have these amazing assets but we must do more to promote our town and make it a must-visit destination.

I work closely with Colchester Borough Council to work on measures to promote our town and its heritage, and I am always personally working on exciting new plans to promote Colchester. Above all else, I previously organised a Taste of Colchester event in Parliament, where I showcased our town's food & drink producers and Visit Colchester to hundreds of MPs and staff members in Parliament, including the Prime Minister at the time.

I will continue to work hard to promote our wonderful town and its rich culture and heritage.