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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Innovative learn-to-ride cycling facility to open in Tower Gardens
A new, free to use, family-friendly Cycle Skills Circuit will be opening at Tower Gardens in Admirals Park this summer.
30 things to do in Chelmsford this May half term
If you're in need of some inspiration during the school holidays, look no further than our guide to what's on in Chelmsford this half term.
Rooftop beehive installed at Chelmsford's Civic Centre
Urban beehive aims to support pollination, enhance local biodiversity, and foster thriving green spaces in the city.
Introducing the new Mayor of Chelmsford for 2025–26
Councillor Jannetta Sosin has been elected as the Mayor of Chelmsford for 2025–26, with Councillor Smita Rajesh serving as her Deputy Mayor.
Britain’s largest recorded Iron Age gold coin hoard secured for Museum of Chelmsford
A hoard of 933 gold Iron Age coins has been acquired by the Museum of Chelmsford thanks to a major National Lottery Heritage Fund grant.
Student-designed social area, Our Place, opens in Central Park
A new social seating area, designed by students from The Boswells School in Chelmsford, has opened in Central Park.
Chelmsford’s ShopMobility service brings independence to over 750 users
ShopMobility is a free service providing electric scooters to people with restricted mobility, to enable them to get outdoors independently.
Chelmsford Theatre partners with renowned Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts to offer accredited Musical Theatre qualification
Chelmsford Theatre is partnering with leading drama school Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts to offer a performing arts course Chelmsford.
County and city council by-election results
The results are in for two by-elections in Chelmsford, after residents went to the polls on 1 May to elect a county and city councillors.
Mayor of Chelmsford celebrates selfless local volunteers
Chelmsford Awards for Voluntary Service returned this week to recognise the actions of dedicated volunteers across Chelmsford.
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