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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3foot and Fling teaser events announced
Organisers of the popular 3foot and Fling festivals have announced two mini teaser events will be coming to Central Park in March next year.
Schoolchildren plant bulbs in local park
Children from Trinity Road Primary School came to Lionmede Park for a day of crocus bulb planting with the council’s parks team.
Chelmsford city centre focus on improved access for all
As improvement work in the city centre progresses, it gives an opportunity to design the space as a user-friendly environment for all.
Help shape future business support
The city council wants to hear from local businesses about what support they need to help shape the business support programme for 2023.
Chelmsford falls silent in tribute to war heroes
Chelmsford’s annual Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade took place at the War Memorial on Duke Street yesterday.
Get festive at Hylands this winter
Bring on those festive feelings at Hylands Estate this winter!
Deputy Mayor appointed Mayor of Chelmsford
Following the death of the Mayor of Chelmsford, Cllr John Galley, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Sue Dobson, has been elected as the new Mayor.
Funding boost for work with rough sleepers in Chelmsford
The committed work in Chelmsford to assist rough sleepers into accommodation has been rewarded with additional government funding.
Chelmsford’s Remembrance Sunday Parade 2022
This year’s Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service will take place on Sunday 13 November from 10.50am at the Duke Street War Memorial.
A spooky half term at Chelmsford Museum
Families visiting Chelmsford Museum this October half term have been enjoying another instalment of the popular Hocus Pocus display.
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