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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Praise for election staff
Hard-working staff worked through the night to count votes for the County Council elections and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.
City Talk: the angels of Broomfield Road
The pandemic is in full swing. Chelmsford’s west end is quiet and empty, the shutters down on the shops and pubs.
The new Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner
This year’s ‘Super Thursday’ voting involved four separate elections in Chelmsford, including for a Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner,
Parish Council election results
On Saturday 8 May, we saw the results of this year’s PFCC and Parish Council elections.
Election results for Moulsham Lodge
On 6 May, the residents of Moulsham Lodge voted in Robert Gisby of the Conservative Party as their new City Councillor.
Essex County election results
The new Essex County Council representatives for Chelmsford have been chosen.
Exercise classes set to restart at council’s leisure centres
Chelmsford City Council’s leisure centres are getting ready for the return of some of their most popular sessions from Monday 17 May.
City Talk: Chelmsford CVS on the tough year ahead for Chelmsford’s charities
Chelmsford CVS has been on the front line of local support services for the city during the pandemic.
Covid-safe Play in the Park as popular as ever
Over Easter, children rushed at the chance to join in with play activities outdoors after the lockdown.
Who’s standing for election on 6 May?
Local elections are taking place in Chelmsford on Thursday 6 May.
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