Elections coming up in Essex on Thursday 7 May 2026
27 March 2026
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Two Notices of Election have been published today ahead of the Essex County Council elections and a Chelmsford City Council by-election
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Chelmsford to celebrate women’s sports with cricket T20 event
Chelmsford City Council is holding a community event to celebrate the women’s cricket T20 coming to our city this May.
Chelmsford Theatre welcomes Aquabridge Law as first corporate partner
Chelmsford Theatre has confirmed local law firm Aquabridge Law as its first corporate partner.
Chelmsford to join Brentwood, Maldon and part of Essex CC to form new unitary authority
The Government has announced the formation of a new 'mid-Essex' council from April 2028 as part of local government reorganisation in Essex.
Chelmsford Theatre supports young people to explore careers in the arts
Chelmsford Theatre has joined up with local partners to bring opportunities to young people to discover careers in the arts.
Chelmsford businesses awarded new funding to support inclusive employment
The Learning Disabilities and Autism Business Grant supports employers to create job opportunities for people with additional needs.
Get Better in Chelmsford supporting more local businesses in 2026/27
Chelmsford’s business community is to benefit from an expanded year of support as Get Better in Chelmsford prepares to return for 2026/27.
Council launches new low-cost women’s-only sport and activity sessions
Chelmsford City Council has re-launched Women Time, a scheme providing low-cost women’s-only sport and activity sessions in the district.
Thousands of knitted poppies needed for Chelmsford poppy festival
Keen knitters, crocheters and crafting enthusiasts are encouraged to take part in a major creative tribute ahead of Remembrance Day 2026.
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts to expand Chelmsford offer following successful pilot programme
Chelmsford Theatre and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts have announced an expanded education programme for 2026/27.
New grant scheme to support Chelmsford’s urban businesses
Chelmsford City Council is launching a new Urban Business Grant scheme to help support small businesses across the district’s urban areas.
