Council extends funding for additional nighttime police patrols in Chelmsford city centre
30 October 2026To ensure Chelmsford remains safe and welcoming for all, extra police patrols will take place from 7pm until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Chelmsford residents name new street care vehicles
Residents name Chelmsford’s newest street care vehicles, helping celebrate investment in cleaner streets and public spaces.
Women’s-only gym sessions encourage Chelmsford residents to improve their health and fitness
Following its success at SWFLC, Women Time Weights is launching at Dovedale on 4 November and will expand to CSAC in January 2027.
75,000 handcrafted poppies created for Chelmsford's first Poppy Festival
Poppies created by thousands of volunteers are bringing Chelmsford together in a powerful tribute for Remembrance Day.
Choose a new design for the Springfield Green play area
The children's playground in Springfield is being replaced, and local people can vote for one of three new designs before Friday 6 November.
New phase of repairs for historic Chelmsford footbridge
Survey results have confirmed Seymour Street Bridge can be repaired, allowing the next phase of restoration to move forward.
Woodland Wanderers forest school comes to Hylands Park
A brand-new forest school is launching at Hylands Park, giving children more opportunities to learn, play and explore in the great outdoors.
Chelmsford steps up plans to end homelessness as housing crisis pressure grows
A strategy to end homelessness in Chelmsford has been approved. It sets out how the city will meet new targets over the next four years,
New cycle hangars help boost active travel infrastructure in Beaulieu
The installation aims to make sustainable travel choices, such as walking and cycling, a safe and easy option for many everyday journeys.
Chelmsford Theatre announces casting for 2026 pantomime Cinderella
Chelmsford Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for its 2026 Christmas pantomime, Cinderella.
