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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General election results for Chelmsford 2024
Marie Goldman for the Liberal Democrats has been elected MP for the Chelmsford constituency in the 2024 parliamentary general election.
Volunteers help keep Chelmsford's rivers clean
On Saturday 8 June, residents and community groups volunteered their time to help clean up Chelmsford's rivers and the surrounding areas.
Chelmsford marks Armed Forces Day
Chelmsford City Council raised an Armed Forces Day flag today (Monday 24 June) in support of the Armed Forces community.
Play in the Park this summer
The school holidays are fast approaching, which means the return of Play in the Park! Bookings for the free activity sessions are now open.
Walk into summer with the Summer Solstice Stride
Welcome the start of summer alongside fellow walkers and volunteers, with the Summer Solstice Stride on Thursday 13 June.
Celebrate Father’s Day at Hylands Estate with the Essex Book Festival
This Sunday, the Essex Book Festival and Hylands Estate present the perfect way to spend Father’s Day with music, food and author events.
Chelmsford celebrates volunteering at VOLFEST as The Big Help Out returns
VOLFEST took place in Chelmsford High Street yesterday ahead of the return of The Big Help Out for 2024.
Chelmsford candidate list for general election published
The list of candidates standing in the UK Parliamentary general election for the Chelmsford constituency has now been published.
Chelmsford celebrates Pride 2024 with biggest programme of events yet
Pride celebrations return to Chelmsford this month with a bigger programme of events than ever before.
Company director disqualified following food hygiene and housing offences
The takeaway operator has been disqualified from acting as a company director and ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £11,620.
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