George's Field in memorial to King George V. Electoral ward The suburb was covered by the Lexden ward and elected 2 councillors to sit on Colchester Borough Council. The ward was previously represented by 3 councillors from 1976 to 2002. The ward was abolished at the 2016 election and parts were amalgamated with the enlarged Prettygate ward and the new Lexden & Braiswick ward. References External links Populated places in Essex Former civil parishes in Essex Colchester (town)