Local volunteers take part in Chelmsford’s Big River Clean Up
30 June 2026The Chelmsford community came together on Saturday 27 June to volunteer at this year’s Big River Clean Up.
Choose a new design for the Ruskin Road play area
The children's playground in Ruskin Road is being replaced, and local people can vote for one of three new designs before 10 July.
Water safety assemblies delivered to Chelmsford primary schools
Lifeguards from Riverside Leisure Centre have been delivering water safety assemblies at primary schools across the district.
Council’s Skills Fest inspires local students
Pupils from six of Chelmsford’s secondary schools took part in a lively, festival-style careers event on Thursday 25 June.
Boreham residents to vote in Neighbourhood Plan referendum
Boreham residents will be able to vote in an upcoming planning referendum on Thursday 30 July 2026.
Armed Forces Day marked in Chelmsford with flag raising
Chelmsford City Council raised the Armed Forces Day flag on Monday 22 June in support of the Armed Forces community.
Museum of Chelmsford launches its first podcast series
The Chelmsford Broadcast explores the people, places, objects and memories that have shaped Chelmsford’s story.
Essex County Council Springfield Division election results
Richard Lee of the Liberal Democrats has been elected as councillor for the Springfield Division of Essex County Council.
Chelmsford Theatre launches new Coval Lane Studios facility to support local creative communities
A new community space in Chelmsford’s West End will increase access to performing arts facilities for groups in Chelmsford and Mid Essex.
The Friends of Hylands House celebrate 30 years
The Friends of Hylands House are marking 3 decades of voluntary work to support the restoration and improvement of the historic estate.
