Council Watch (Colchester & Countrywide!)
Council Watch (@cccwatch), run by Rachel, is a UK channel covering Colchester City Council and other councils. It has about 14,600 subscribers and median views near 2,600 per video, with roughly one upload a week over the past year. Sponsored integration rates are estimated at $50 to $90 per video. Its distinctive detail is long-form council meeting coverage, mixed with appeals for legal donations.
Reach engaged Colchester and Essex residents following local government decisions closely
- About 14,600 subscribers and median views near 2,600 per video
- Top recent uploads reached 17,382 and 20,819 views, showing a loyal audience
- Roughly 50 uploads in the past 365 days, about one per week
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- long-form meeting commentary, video essays, speech clips
- Tone
- investigative, confrontational
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 8 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel links to donation pages and a legal fund instead.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
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Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 15k | 2.6k | 14 |
Benchmark score: 39 / 100
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Recent videos
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▶Hard Truths - Rachel Heritage Party Conference Speech · 7.9k views
▶Farcical 5G Continues - Colchester Cabinet Sept 2026 · 2k viewsLast three uploads, latest 2 days ago.
Formerly Colchester Council Watch - Mostly keeping an eye on the goings on at Colchester City Council but other councils as well now, hence the name change! Putting the good, bad, and the ugly in the spotlight and holding councils accountable for their actions. *We have a policy of: Attack the politics/ point of view but not the person. Any abusive comments will be deleted! If you'd like to donate for us to keep sitting through endless meetings it will be gratefully received at: https://donate.stripe.com/dR6g0tgSJc834nu144 or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/supportrachel THANK YOU! DROPBOX
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About Council Watch (Colchester & Countrywide!)
Council Watch (@cccwatch) is a UK YouTube channel run by Rachel, focused on Colchester City Council and, increasingly, other councils across the country. The channel publishes long-form meeting commentary, video essays and speech clips, usually at low production, with about one upload per week over the past year. Recent videos cover local government reorganisation, housing targets and a contested 5G report.
According to the channel data, it has about 14,600 subscribers and median views near 2,600 per video, with its strongest uploads reaching around 20,000 views. The audience is likely concentrated in Essex and Colchester and skews toward older adults, though these demographic figures are estimates. Viewers are likely residents who follow local politics closely.
The channel shows no sponsorships and relies on donations for a legal fund. Estimated sponsored integration rates are $50 to $90 per video, roughly $20 to $35 CPM at median views, compared with $10 to $30 CPM for paid ads. Local civic, public-interest and regional service brands looking for a politically engaged local audience should consider it, after a brand safety review.
Written from Council Watch (Colchester & Countrywide!) 's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Council Watch (Colchester & Countrywide!) can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Council
How much does Council Watch charge for a sponsored video?
Estimated sponsored integration rates for Council Watch are $50 to $90 per video, based on median views near 2,600. Rates are estimates derived from channel metrics, not a published rate card. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.
What does Council Watch post about on YouTube?
Council Watch posts long-form coverage of Colchester City Council and other councils, including meeting commentary, video essays and speech clips. Recent topics include local government reorganisation, housing targets and a 5G report. Uploads are roughly weekly.
How do I contact Council Watch for a brand deal?
The channel lists a contact email for enquiries, though the creator notes limited time to reply. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.
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