Council weighs difficult options to tackle 2025/26 budget gap
30 September 2024
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Chelmsford City Council has identified a shortfall of such significance that hard choices will be inevitable without more Government funding
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Free tree giveaway for Chelmsford residents back for 2024
Chelmsford City Council is excited to announce the return of its popular tree giveaway for 2024! This year, there are 1,400 trees available.
Chelmsford Science Festival brings educational entertainment to the city
Chelmsford Science Festival is back from 22–29 October 2024 following a highly successful event in 2023.
Chelmsford’s beloved Dame Neil Bromley co-writes this year’s panto Snow White
Actor Neil Bromley, who has played the role of Chelmsford Theatre’s Dame four times, is co-writing this year’s panto – Snow White.
Residents invited to help improve Women’s Safety in Our City by becoming Active Bystanders
Free training shows residents how to safety step in if they see women in uncomfortable, threatening, dehumanising or distressing situations.
Giving nature space to thrive in Chelmsford all year round
During the warmer months, grassland in Chelmsford’s public spaces is deliberately cut less frequently.
Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical comes to Chelmsford Theatre
Smash hit musical Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical is coming to Chelmsford Theatre following sell-out seasons in London and New York.
Next steps for Chelmsford’s Local Plan
Consultation comments have now all been processed and recorded and are available to view on the council’s online consultation portal.
Chelmsford Theatre’s Discover programme nurtures youngsters’ creative potential
Over the summer holidays, young theatre enthusiasts aged 6–18 enjoyed a series of thrilling creative arts workshops at Chelmsford Theatre.
Chewing Gum Task Force cleans up Market Square
A popular area of the city centre is now free of historic chewing gum stains, thanks to Chelmsford City Council’s new Gum Busting machines.
Explore Chelmsford’s hidden histories through unique public artworks
Did you know Chelmsford has a huge array of public art celebrating its hidden histories that’s available to see for free every day?
