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Corporate Communications

Corporate Communications is our central account for writing about Chelmsford

Budget approved amid reorganisation funding fears

Chelmsford City Council’s budget has been approved for the 2025/26, but uncertainty has increased for 2026/27 over the unknown costs of LGR.

Have your say on Chelmsford’s development to 2041

A third and final consultation to update Chelmsford’s Local Plan begins today. The plan guides development in the district through to 2041.

John Shennan Field marks new Local Nature Reserve status

The Mayor of Chelmsford, Cllr Janette Potter, met volunteers, local groups and the council’s parks staff to mark the achievement.

Broomfield residents to vote in Neighbourhood Plan referendum

Broomfield residents will have a chance to vote in an upcoming local referendum on Thursday 27 February 2025.

Council’s 2025/26 budget balanced but uncertainty ahead

Chelmsford City Council is proposing a balanced budget for 2025/26, but significant uncertainty remains over its funding for future years.

Answering your questions about the new garden waste subscription service

Chelmsford City Council recently announced that a paid subscription service for garden waste collection will begin from 1 March 2025.

Changes to Chelmsford City Council’s services over the 2024 festive period

Over the Christmas and New Year period, there will be changes to the availability and opening times of Chelmsford City Council’s services.

New garden waste subscription service to start in Chelmsford in early March 2025

Chelmsford City Council will now follow most other English councils by switching to a paid subscription service for garden waste collection.

Chelmsford City Council's statement on the English Devolution White Paper

This Government has published its English Devolution White Paper, setting out its proposals for devolution and changes to local government.

New garden waste charges part of ‘urgent action’ to protect vital services

The council will vote whether to introduce charges for kerbside garden waste collections as part of measures to close its budget gap.

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