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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ARU students to help curb violence against women
Students from ARU will play a key role in helping to reduce violence towards women and girls in Chelmsford, thanks to a new partnership.
Neighbourhood plans for SWF and Writtle approved
Chelmsford City Council has formally adopted the Neighbourhood Plans for South Woodham Ferrers and Writtle.
Specsavers customers advised to get tested following outbreak of Omicron variant
Visitors to the Chelmsford High Street branch of Specsavers are advised to take a COVID test following positive cases of Omicron.
Scheme encourages developers to support wellbeing
Developers in Chelmsford can be recognised for their commitment to health and wellbeing through a new accreditation scheme.
New accommodation for Chelmsford homeless this Christmas
Chelmsford City Council has worked with local homelessness charity CHESS to increase bedspaces from 32 to 66.
Chelmsford leads day of action for safer streets
Eight agencies joined forces on 25 Nov in a day of action to make a ‘creepy’ area of Chelmsford safer for all – particularly women and girls
Blue plaque unveiled to celebrate local architect
A blue plaque in honour of Essex architect Charles Pertwee has been unveiled at Cemetery Lodge on Writtle Road by the Mayor of Chelmsford.
Panto rehearsals get underway at Chelmsford Theatres
Rehearsals for Chelmsford Theatres’ Beauty and the Beast are underway as the cast and crew prepare for opening night on Friday 26 November.
Chelmsford’s Christmas lights switch on this weekend
After last year’s November lockdown stopped events in their tracks, this year’s Christmas light switch on is a celebration to remember!
Chelmsford residents pay respects to fallen heroes
Chelmsford’s Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade 2021 was held last Sunday, 14 November on Duke Street.
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