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culture outdoors green spacesCharlotte writes about the environment, parks, recycling, business, planning, public realm and democratic services.
A new scheme offering businesses and community groups in ‘rural’ locations up to £10,000 of free grant funding has launched.
A pop-up community supermarket is helping money go further to feed local families. It launched in Ford End earlier this year.
We’ve been giving many of the areas we manage some space to thrive. Last year we changed how we maintain around 1,700 acres of our grassland
Seventeen of Chelmsford City Council’s parks have been recognised for another year as being some of the best in the UK.
A public realm scheme in Chelmsford’s city centre has been recognised for its inclusivity and ambience.
Over 1,000 Year 8 pupils from Chelmsford secondary schools recently attended an outdoor festival to learn more about their career options.
Secondary school-aged children are invited to take part in a creative competition to upcycle a piece of clothing, shoes or accessories.
Chelmsford City Council is asking for views on a draft Neighbourhood Plan which proposes local planning policies for Sandon.
Councillor Linda Mascot has been elected as the new Mayor of Chelmsford for 2023-24, with Councillor Jude Deakin as her Deputy.
Nearly 40 community projects that will benefit Chelmsford residents have been supported by Chelmsford City Council.
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14 August 2023
Charlotte Maltby