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 Council to consider additional housing sites consultation
The council needs to review its draft Local Plan and is proposing a tightly-focused consultation on additional housing sites.
Beaulieu Park station opens its doors to passengers
Beaulieu Park station has officially opened ahead of its construction schedule, marking a major transport milestone for Chelmsford.
All aboard at last!
Beaulieu Park station, 30 years in the making, is set to open its doors this month.
Celebrate Bonfire Night 2025 at one of Chelmsford’s public displays
With Bonfire Night fast approaching, find out how you can enjoy fireworks while remaining considerate of others.
New research shows smaller councils are better
A new report shows no clear link between larger council size and better outcomes, with smaller councils often performing better.
Get straight home to Beaulieu in just four minutes
To mark the opening of Beaulieu Park station later this week, we invited Beaulieu's most famous resident, King Henry VIII, to Chelmsford.
Major refurbishment works on-track at Dovedale Leisure Centre
A customer consultation has launched to ask what you would like to see from Dovedale Leisure Centre when it re-opens in early 2026.
Your guide to Beaulieu Park station
With the first trains calling at Beaulieu Park on Sunday 26 October, here’s everything you need to know about Chelmsford's new station.
Chelmsford Theatre and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts partnership generates fresh opportunities for local practitioners
Mountview Academy has hired local creative professionals to deliver the first year of their performing arts course in Chelmsford.
Chelmsford city centre could have its own council
The city centre is the last area of Chelmsford without a parish-tier council but that could change following a new consultation.
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