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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Chelmsford celebrates voluntary sector with charity update event and awards
On Tuesday 30 January Chelmsford Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) held its Charity Update and Networking Meeting in Chelmsford Cathedral.
Walk and Talk: Concrete Canvas Trail
Join us for a charity walk bringing together art, culture, health, and wellbeing on Thursday 1 February in Chelmsford city centre.
Chelmsford panto raises £3.7k for mayor’s charity YMCA
Chelmsford Theatre’s 2023 panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, raised a staggering £3,734 for The Mayor of Chelmsford’s charity, YMCA Essex.
Tipping point reached as council balances 2024/25 budget
Council warns that without more Government funding, 2024/25 is the last time the its finances can be balanced without changes to services.
You’re invited to the Chelmer Waterside drop-in event
The city council is holding a drop-in event about the Chelmer Waterside development on Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 10am–2pm and 4pm–7pm.
2024 panto tickets on sale following an outstanding year for Chelmsford Theatre
Tickets for Chelmsford Theatre’s 2024 panto – Snow White – are now on sale following the acclaimed five-week run of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Rockstar Suzi Quatro gifts new bass guitar to Chelmsford Museum
Chelmsford Museum has acquired a new object to add to its 20th century collection – a black bass guitar gifted by living legend Suzi Quatro.
New environmental status achieved by Chelmsford City Council
Chelmsford City Council has been recognised with a new environmental award by The Carbon Literacy Project.
First ever Mayor’s Cadet appointed for Chelmsford
The Mayor of Chelmsford, Councillor Linda Mascot, has appointed a Mayor’s Cadet for the year 2023–24.
Chelmsford’s Young Panto Company provides theatre opportunities for children
Chelmsford Theatre’s Young Panto Company is supporting young children with aspirations to join the theatre industry.
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