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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Take part in the Summer Solstice Stride
Take part in a stride to raise money for the Mayor's chosen charities: Farleigh Hospice and Parkinson's UK Chelmsford
Chelmsford City Council wins case against landlord
Tenants in Chelmsford can feel assured that the council will challenge poor treatment by landlords, after it won a conviction in the courts.
New bike hangars launched
Chelmsford Smart Hangar Scheme (CSHS) was launched earlier this week to help cyclists to safely store their bikes in the city centre.
Chelmsford shopping and leisure habits survey
Chelmsford residents’ shopping/leisure habits will play an important role in the review of the Local Plan that will shape the city’s future.
Give your views on new garden community
Exciting plans for a new garden community in Chelmsford are taking shape and Chelmsford City Council is eager to hear your views.
Street Support homelessness network for Chelmsford
A new city-wide initiative has been launched to make it easier for anyone sleeping rough to get help in Chelmsford.
Welcoming the new of Mayor of Chelmsford
Cllr. John Galley was elected as the new Mayor of Chelmsford last night (18 May).
Family event to celebrate Safer Streets project
A free family event is taking place on Saturday 28 May as part of Chelmsford's Safer Streets project in the Bunny Walks.
Cycling festival just down the road
If you don’t want to miss the world’s greatest cycling festival when it reaches Chelmsford, make sure you’re all set for RideLondon.
Volunteers join river clean up
Over 150 volunteers turned up for a Spring River Clean Up event to reduce pollution and protect local wildlife habitat and waterways.
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