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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Fly-tipper prosecuted and ordered pay to over £5,000
A professional waste carrier who illegally dumped waste in East Hanningfield has been prosecuted and ordered to pay £5,020.
Housing Summit: Collaborative approach to tackle housing crisis
In February, industry experts came together at the North Essex Councils Housing Summit to discuss the current housing crisis.
Our Chelmsford, Our Plan sets out vision for district
Chelmsford City Council has published a new strategy for the district, setting out its priorities for the next few years.
Newlands Spring Primary School pupils embrace wildflower planting project
Students from Newlands Spring Primary School helped to plant over 20 species of wildflowers at Copperfield Road Play Area.
Ignite partners support Chelmsford’s creatives
A new partnership for Ignite Chelmsford has thrown its weight behind supporting Chelmsford’s creative community.
Infrastructure changes enhance community safety
A run-down of recent community safety projects projects made possible by residents’ feedback.
Exhibition on nature writer J.A. Baker opens at Chelmsford Museum
Restless Brilliance: The Story of J.A. Baker and The Peregrine opens at Chelmsford Museum on Saturday 23 March.
Air quality improves at Army and Navy and A414 pollution hotspots
Air quality has improved in two areas by busy roads. Levels of nitrogen dioxide have gone down at the Army and Navy and part of the A414.
Project to explore cultural ‘social prescribing’ opportunities in Chelmsford
A new research project will explore how cultural activities could help improve the health and wellbeing of people in Chelmsford.
Chelmsford Theatre’s action-packed family Easter
With Easter coming up fast, Chelmsford Theatre has families covered for entertainment over the school holidays.
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