J. A. R. "Tony" Webb is a British politician from Colchester in Essex. He served as Mayor of Colchester from 1994 to 1995.Webb was an Independent (resident's association) councillor for the Tiptree ward of Colchester Borough Council for 30 years. He decided not to run for office again and retired in 2006. He was made an Alderman of the borough in recognition of his service.A street in Highwoods, a suburb of Colchester has been named after him: Tony Webb Close.