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Charlotte Maltby

Charlotte writes about the environment, parks, recycling, business, planning, public realm and democratic services.

Chelmsford’s Christmas lights switch on this weekend

After last year’s November lockdown stopped events in their tracks, this year’s Christmas light switch on is a celebration to remember!

Chelmsford residents pay respects to fallen heroes

Chelmsford’s Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade 2021 was held last Sunday, 14 November on Duke Street.

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,

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.

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.

A wedding venue fit for your cultural celebration

Hyland House lends itself to bold, cinematic photographic opportunities and makes the perfect wedding venue for a cultural Asian ceremony.

Three reasons why Hylands Estate is the perfect Asian wedding venue

Hylands Estate could be the wedding venue you’ve always dreamt about. Catering for the needs of all, you may have found the perfect match.

Two-day mental health awareness event in Chelmsford

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