Local children bring panto magic to Chelmsford Theatre with clever Cinderella lines
6 November 2026Lucy, aged 11; Thea, aged 10; and Charlotte, aged 6, have won this year's Voice of Panto competition at Chelmsford Theatre.
New museum Discover Box supports Chelmsford schools to explore local history
A new History Discover Box for schools has been developed by the Museum of Chelmsford in collaboration with local school pupils.
Chelmsford’s Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade 2026
Chelmsford's annual Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade takes place on Sunday 8 November at the War Memorial on Duke Street, from 10.55am.
Council extends funding for additional nighttime police patrols in Chelmsford city centre
To 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.
