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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Iconic West End show The Woman In Black to come to Chelmsford Theatre
The second longest running play in West End history, The Woman In Black, is coming to Chelmsford Theatre from 3-7 February 2026.
Have your say on Chelmsford’s development to 2041
A third and final consultation to update Chelmsford’s Local Plan begins today. The plan guides development in the district through to 2041.
Country Calling festival coming to Hylands Estate this summer
Hylands Estate in Chelmsford will be hosting a country music festival in the park this summer.
John Shennan Field marks new Local Nature Reserve status
The Mayor of Chelmsford, Cllr Janette Potter, met volunteers, local groups and the council’s parks staff to mark the achievement.
Vote to name Chelmsford’s newest bridge
Chelmsford City Council is asking residents and businesses to help choose a name for the city's newest bridge.
Essex councils unite against fly tipping with new campaign
District councils from across Essex have joined together to support the Let's SCRAP Fly Tipping campaign.
Chelmsford’s Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration event
Chelmsford Jewish Community will mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 with a commemoration event on 30 January.
Essex Foodies Market partners up with Hylands Estate for monthly Open Estate Days
Popular market organiser Essex Foodies will be taking over the monthly food and craft market at Hylands Estate's Open Estate Days.
Full cast announced for tour of Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical coming to Chelmsford Theatre
The full cast has been announced for the upcoming UK tour of Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical, coming to Chelmsford Theatre this March.
Broomfield residents to vote in Neighbourhood Plan referendum
Broomfield residents will have a chance to vote in an upcoming local referendum on Thursday 27 February 2025.
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