'Just right' option proposed for five councils in Essex
2 September 2025
Corporate Communications
Local councils across Essex, including Chelmsford, are set to debate a widely supported, ‘just right’ proposal for their own reorganisation.
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Community fun in Melbourne Park
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Council calls for an end to major tax avoidance by businesses
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Discover what’s on this summer
There’s plenty to do this summer in Chelmsford with a host of free and paid-for events available.
17 parks awarded Green Flag status in Chelmsford
Seventeen of Chelmsford City Council’s main parks across the city have been recognised by the Green Flag Award scheme for another year.
New family app for Chelmsford’s Bunny Walks
A family-friendly interactive app has launched to help transform a nature reserve known locally as the Bunny Walks.
New wicker bee sculptures arrive in Oaklands Park
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ActivAte returns this summer
Children who are eligible for free school meals can register for a place on the Essex ActivAte holiday programme.
Chelmsford Marathon returns to the city this autumn
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Frankland Fields declared a Local Nature Reserve
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Inflation pushes council budget gap to £4.2 million
Inflation has significantly increased Chelmsford City Council’s budget gap, according to a new projection.
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