Council advised not to create new parish area over potential loss of city status
7 July 2026Plans to ask residents of central Chelmsford if they would like a parish council are recommended to go no further.
Additional police patrols announced for Chelmsford city centre this summer
Chelmsford City Council and Essex Police are joint-funding extra police patrols in the city centre this July, August and September.
Free Iron Age Day at the Museum of Chelmsford
Families and history fans can look forward to a free day of Iron Age-themed activities at the Museum of Chelmsford this July.
Look up! New works of art to transform two city centre areas
Chelmsford City Council has launched a new public art commission to create two permanent pieces in the city centre.
Final phase of Chelmsford Garden Community given the green light
Chelmsford City Council’s Planning Committee has approved the final planning, marking a significant milestone for this exemplar development.
Local volunteers take part in Chelmsford’s Big River Clean Up
The 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.
