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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Visit Chelmsford’s Local Plan exhibitions
An opportunity is coming up to speak with council staff about Chelmsford's Local Plan review.
Chelmsford gets active as leisure centre visits reach record numbers
Chelmsford’s community leisure centres have achieved their highest attendance numbers to date, with almost 1.7 million visits last year.
Commemorating D-Day 80 in Chelmsford
On 6 June 2024 Chelmsford will join authorities and communities across the UK in marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in 1944.
Volunteer for the Chelmsford river clean up
A community event to clean up Chelmsford’s rivers is taking place on Saturday 8 June at 9am.
Essex Global Summit welcomed to Chelmsford
Over 100 people attended the Essex Global Summit event on 22 May to discuss the future of international trade.
Climate emergency and Local Plan prioritised in Cabinet changes
The council's Cabinet has been reshuffled to reinforce efforts to tackle climate change and to recognise the importance of the Local Plan.
Chelmsford Theatre’s refurb set to be under budget as new outreach programme launches
Chelmsford Theatre's refurbishment project is projected to come in under budget as an exciting new programme of outreach events is launched.
Planning talking points: how a city is shaped
Consistent planning regulations aim to ensure places are as beautiful, sustainable, practical, and pleasant as possible.
Planning talking points: planning beyond homes — the big picture
Planning isn’t all about homes. The Local Plan, which guides where and what development can happen in Chelmsford, includes much more.
Planning talking points: can our homes be good for nature?
In its emerging new Local Plan, Chelmsford is setting clear rules for new developments, which should leave the environment better off.
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