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 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.
Backnang representatives visit Chelmsford
From 21–23 October, Chelmsford welcomed ten civic guests from Backnang, marking more than 30 years of links between the two places.
Cost of living crisis hits councils including Chelmsford
The Council is warning that like most other councils, it is facing the same the cost of living crisis as residents and businesses.
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