Colchester city centre is to have its pavements sorted

The work will take place across the city, including the High Street, Culver Street West, Sir Isaac's Walk and Trinity Street.

The programme is due to start in October and will continue until March 2025.

Cracked - Uneven and cracked paving slabs on Culver Street West (Image: Credited)Council bosses say Colchester will benefit from extensive footpath repairs as part of ongoing efforts to revitalise the city centre.

Repairs will involve replacing and resetting slabs and regrouting and sealing pavements, with the long-term aim of ensuring paths last longer.

Dangerous - one part of the pavement could cause serious risk on Sir Isaac's Walk (Image: Credited) Colchester Council leader David King said: “I’m pleased to see these long-needed and essential pavement repairs taking place, as they are a key part of our broader strategy to revitalise Colchester city centre.

“Working with our partners to enhance our public spaces makes them more enjoyable and attractive to shoppers, visitors and residents.

Happy - leader of Colchester City Council, David King is happy that repairs are finally starting (Image: Credited) "Renewal adds further momentum to our transformation of Colchester and will help ensure our city centre thrives as a welcoming place for all.”

The majority of works will take place overnight between 7pm and 5am to minimise disruption. Traffic management measures will be set up to help keep pedestrians and Essex Highways crews safe.

More - this area of pavement looks to be crumbling away (Image: Credited)

The repairs are being delivered by Essex County Council and Colchester City Council, funded by a £300,000 reallocation from the Department for Transport’s HS2 budget and £50,000 from Colchester City Council.

Derek Brett fell on his face due to an uneven pavement slab in Culver Street West in January.

Pleased - Derek Brett suffered an injury due to dodgy pavements in Culver Street West (Image: Credited)

Mr Brett said: “It’s good that they’re fixing the issue. I think it was meant to be underway before, but its good if it is now being completed.

“It would have been bad if they hadn’t sorted it out and it could have meant someone else getting injured.”

County Hall cabinet highways boss Tom Cunningham said: “Pavement renewals reflect our commitment to enhancing Colchester’s public spaces and encouraging active travel.

"This will make the city safer, greener and healthier for everyone who lives, visits and works here.

“The footway improvements will not only address immediate issues – they will contribute to the broader ongoing efforts to revitalise Colchester’s city centre.”