Unlocking opportunities for Colchester
Amphora will seek to understand the challenges of needing to do more with less through finding smarter ways of working, continuously improving, driving digital innovation and realising commercial opportunities.
The Amphora teams – aligned to the Council – will continue to actively review future strategy to identify opportunities to create value and, deliver a social and economic impact.
Who we areThe Amphora Brands
Amphora is Colchester’s forward-thinking commercial delivery partner. We are proud to serve our city and region through four core businesses: Colchester Events, Helpline 24/7 and Amphora Connect.
Colchester Events
Managing top venues and hosting high-impact events that attract visitors and drive local growth.
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Helpline 24/7
Providing emergency falls response, remote monitoring, and independent living support across North Essex.
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Amphora Connect
Delivering full-fibre broadband & CCTV services to power Colchester’s homes, businesses, and keep the public safe.
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Amphora Group
We connect people, services, and communities through support, meaningful events, and full‑fibre connectivity.
Find out moreOur mission
Our mission is simple but ambitious: to shape place, drive innovation, accelerate economic growth, and empower communities – making Colchester a smart city of the future.
Amphora blends commercial expertise with public service values to deliver impactful solutions across:
- Amphora Connect & Digital Services – Full fibre connectivity for homes, businesses, and the public sector, underpinned by technical project management and digital innovation.
- Colchester Events & Venue Management - Year-round, city-defining events and strategic programming that support the local economy and foster community cohesion.
- Helpline 24/7 & CCTV Services – Essential out-of-hours call handling, falls response and CCTV monitoring, keeping communities safe and supporting independent living.
Latest news
Amphora Connect’s full-fibre network to West Mersea goes live
Amphora Connect
18.08.2026
Across Colchester, Amphora Connect has already laid more than 90,000km of fibre in urban areas, with ultrafast services provided over its retail and wholesale networks now serving over 3,000 properties
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Local emergency response service helping cut ambulance demand across North East Essex
Helpline
03.08.2026
Helpline 24/7, which supports thousands of people across North East Essex, provides 24-hour telecare monitoring and rapid response to incidents such as non-injury falls, often arriving on scene before an ambulance is required
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Why More Local People Are Choosing Amphora Connect
Amphora Connect
09.03.2026
As Colchester continues to grow as a place to live, work and do business, reliable digital connectivity has become just as essential as transport, utilities and public services. But for many residents and businesses, choosing a broadband provider is no longer just about speed – it’s about trust, transparency and local impact.
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Helpline 24/7: Supporting Independent Living Across Colchester and North Essex
Helpline
22.04.2026
Designed to help people live safely and confidently in their own homes, Helpline 24/7 combines responsive technology with trained local teams who understand the communities they serve.
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The Ticket Has Dropped and Colchester’s Summer2026 Is Looking Unmissable
Amphora Events
24.04.2026
There’s something special about the moment a new edition of The Ticket lands. It’s more than a what’s-on guide - it’s a snapshot of a city buzzing with energy, ambition and creativity. The Summer 2026 edition of The Ticket is officially out now, and it’s packed with headline events, standout performances and the kind of experiences that turn ordinary evenings into unforgettable memories. Delivered by Colchester Events, part of the Amphora Group, this latest issue showcases just how much is happening across our city and how proud we are to be part of it.
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Amphora Connect's unmatched full-fibre broadband network is now across the Strood!
Unlike many broadband providers, we deliver matching upload and download speeds across our full-fibre network, without any hidden installation, activation or router fees. Built for your sea community. Powered by full fibre.
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