Elections coming up in Essex on Thursday 7 May 2026
27 March 2026
Corporate Communications
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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Multi award-winning production of Blood Brothers comes to Chelmsford
Bill Kenwright’s multi-award-winning musical, Blood Brothers, is coming to Chelmsford this August.
Culture Chelmsford publishes first Cultural Strategy
The independent charity, Culture Chelmsford, has this week published Chelmsford’s first ever district-wide Cultural Strategy.
10th Purple Flag in a row for Chelmsford’s night-time economy
Chelmsford has been awarded a Purple Flag for the tenth consecutive year.
Explore Hylands Estate with a brand-new multimedia tour
A brand-new complimentary Hylands Estate multimedia tour shares the rich history of Hylands House and its extensive gardens.
The Deli is coming to The Stables Café at Hylands Estate
The café at The Stables on the Hylands Estate has a new operator – local business, The Deli.
Blue plaque for Alderman Thomas Cramphorn unveiled at Chelmsford Theatre
A blue plaque has been unveiled outside Chelmsford Theatre in honour of Alderman Thomas Cramphorn.
Revamp for Chelmsford play area and sports pitch
The children’s play area in Melbourne Park has been revamped and is once again open for the public to enjoy.
Chelmsford businesses sign up to Women’s Safety Charter
An update on the progress of Chelmsford’s Women’s Safety Charter, three months on from its launch.
Play in the Park is bigger than ever for Easter 2023
Play in the Park is back, providing free activities for children throughout the Easter holidays in venues across Chelmsford.
Planting trees for a greener Chelmsford
Multiple tree planting events have taken place across Chelmsford and West Hanningfield in the last month.
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