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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First county-wide Summit to support Chelmsford High Street businesses
Chelmsford high street businesses are invited to attend the inaugural Essex High Street Business Summit in November,
No need for homeless to sleep in church halls this winter
This winter, people who are facing the prospect of sleeping rough in Chelmsford will have more help available to them than ever.
Chelmsford City Council meetings go back online
Chelmsford City Council meetings have been held in person since April, but some are going back online until Christmas.
Chelmsford’s Remembrance Sunday Parade 2021
This year’s Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service will take place on Sunday 14 November at the War Memorial on Duke Street, at 10.50am.
Volunteers sought urgently to host homeless young people
A youth homelessness charity is urgently looking for volunteers to support their Nightstop Essex initiative, particularly in Chelmsford.
Homes still needed for those fleeing Afghanistan
Chelmsford landlords with available properties are being called to offer homes for rent for Afghan refugees.
New play area unveiled at Compass Gardens
A brand new, inclusive play area was officially opened earlier this week at Compass Gardens, South Woodham Ferrers.
Chelmsford’s parks win 17 Green Flag Awards in 2021
Seventeen of Chelmsford City Council’s parks across the city have received the Green Flag status in 2021.
Neighbourhood plans voted in by Writtle and SWF residents
The residents of South Woodham Ferrers and Writtle have voted in favour of proposed plans for their local areas in a referendum.
Hylands Estate parking charges start from 8 November
From Monday 8 November, parking charges will start at Hylands Estate, between 9am and 6pm, seven days a week, in all three car parks.
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