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Next steps for Chelmsford’s Local Plan

Consultation comments have now all been processed and recorded and are available to view on the council’s online consultation portal.

Chelmsford Theatre’s Discover programme nurtures youngsters’ creative potential

Over the summer holidays, young theatre enthusiasts aged 6–18 enjoyed a series of thrilling creative arts workshops at Chelmsford Theatre.

Chewing Gum Task Force cleans up Market Square

A popular area of the city centre is now free of historic chewing gum stains, thanks to Chelmsford City Council’s new Gum Busting machines.

Explore Chelmsford’s hidden histories through unique public artworks

Did you know Chelmsford has a huge array of public art celebrating its hidden histories that’s available to see for free every day?

Know Your Numbers with a free health check

2-8 September is Know Your Numbers! Week 2024, a national blood pressure testing and awareness event.

First look at the new Chelmer Waterside bridge

Chelmsford residents are getting a first glimpse of a new bridge across the River Chelmer. Two bowstring arches have been lifted into place.

Children invited to become the welcoming voice of Chelmsford Theatre’s panto this winter

Chelmsford Theatre is inviting children aged 5 to 11 to become the voice that welcomes audiences to this year’s pantomime.

Granddaughter of 1960s Hylands bride and groom weds at same estate 62 years later

Hylands Estate hosts the nuptials of two generations of the same family, 62 years apart.

Cast announced for all-female retelling of Pride and Prejudice coming to Chelmsford Theatre

The cast has been revealed for the upcoming UK tour of Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), which arrives at Chelmsford Theatre this autumn.

Ice Age-inspired mammoth sculpture arrives at Channels

A huge public art sculpture of a mammoth has arrived at the Channels development in north Chelmsford.

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