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culture outdoors green spacesCharlotte writes about the environment, parks, recycling, business, planning, public realm and democratic services.
Find out what Christmas events are taking place in Chelmsford for the 2024 festive season.
Chelmsford City Council is excited to announce the return of its popular tree giveaway for 2024! This year, there are 1,400 trees available.
During the warmer months, grassland in Chelmsford’s public spaces is deliberately cut less frequently.
Consultation comments have now all been processed and recorded and are available to view on the council’s online consultation portal.
Chelmsford residents are getting a first glimpse of a new bridge across the River Chelmer. Two bowstring arches have been lifted into place.
On Saturday 31 August, from 10am to 1pm, Freighter House in Chelmsford is hosting a free-to-attend Recycling Open Day.
Love Parks Week will celebrate Chelmsford's 17 Green Flag Award wins with a free-to-attend event on the 24 July at Oaklands Park.
Over 1,200 Year 8 pupils from Chelmsford secondary schools attended a festival-style careers fair organised by Chelmsford City Council.
Marie Goldman for the Liberal Democrats has been elected MP for the Chelmsford constituency in the 2024 parliamentary general election.
14 November 2024
Charlotte Maltby