Have your say on the councils of the future
20 November 2025
Corporate Communications
The Government is seeking your views on how local government in Essex could be reshaped in the next three years.
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Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon residents vote on 5 May
Residents of Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon will be electing a new member of Chelmsford City Council in May.
Affordable homes a Chelmsford priority over next five years
Chelmsford’s housing provision is failing to deliver for too many people and the City Council is aiming to address that with a new strategy.
Hidden homelessness: Finding hope in darkness
We interviewed Lylli Lokate, a Support Assistant at CHESS Homeless. Before working for CHESS, Lylli was a shelter client of theirs.
Play in the Park is back this Easter
Bookings are now open for Play in the Park this Easter and there are some awesome free activities available for your children!
Trees planted to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee
Lime trees were planted earlier today at Lionmede Park in a special ceremony to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Four reasons to get outside and enjoy your local park
Find out what benefits you can get from visiting your local park or green space in Chelmsford as the weather gets warmer.
Blue plaques honour Chelmsford’s remarkable women artists
Two new blue plaques have been unveiled in Chelmsford, honouring two remarkable artists: Joanna Constantinidis and Gwynneth Holt.
Last chance to have your say on proposed parish changes
Final decisions are about to be made on the set-up of parish and village councils in Chelmsford. Residents are invited to have a say.
Events to ‘break the bias’ in Chelmsford city centre
Visitors to Chelmsford’s city centre will be asked to break the bias for International Women’s Day which takes place on 8 March.
How you can support Ukrainian communities
Yesterday, Chelmsford City Council raised a Ukrainian flag at Chelmsford’s Civic Centre in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
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