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Molly Smith

Molly writes stories about public health, community safety, leisure, community sport, parking and Chelmsford Market.

Organisations invited to apply for Chelmsford Health Inequalities Grant

Chelmsford City Council wins two Gold RSPCA PawPrints awards

Chelmsford City Council has received two RSPCA awards, recognising its continuous efforts to provide exceptional animal welfare services.

Local students’ designs used to ‘Make Space for Girls’ in Central Park

Chelmsford City Council has been working with girls and gender diverse young people to make our green spaces more appealing to them.

Residents invited to help improve Women’s Safety in Our City by becoming Active Bystanders

Free training shows residents how to safety step in if they see women in uncomfortable, threatening, dehumanising or distressing situations.

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.

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.

Free energy-saving upgrades available through government home-efficiency scheme

If your home is heated by oil, coal, liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or electricity, you may be eligible for a Home Upgrade Grant.

Hundreds of free meals provided at Picnic in the Park

Picnic in the Park provided free entertainment and over 270 nutritious lunches to children entitled to free school meals.

Chelmsford Market to host free ‘Family Fun Day’

Chelmsford Market is hosting a Family Fun Day, with an exciting line up of free entertainment in Market Square on Saturday 10 August.

Picnic in Melbourne Park with us this summer

Picnic in the Park is a week of free activity sessions in Melbourne Park, providing free lunches to children entitled to free school meals.

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