Chelmsford CM1STMAS Market offers unique hand-made treats
Come show your support for small businesses at the Chelmsford CM1STMAS Market this Saturday, 4 December.
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, which will take place at Hylands House on 24 November.
New co-working space coming to Chelmsford City Centre
The pandemic has changed the way plenty of people work. Chelmsford has always been a popular commuting location for those working in London, but now many have found themselves with new working patterns. Hybrid-working, working from home… and now working near home are options to consider. Work Near Home Opening in Chelmsford in November is…
Free access to top attractions in Essex
The summer may be nearing its end, but that does not mean the fun has to stop. Free access to top attractions in Essex – including venues in Chelmsford – is being offered to residents! Tickets for a wide range of experiences across the county are up for grabs as tourism body Visit Essex launches…
£5,000 grants available to Chelmsford businesses
Owners of small and medium-sized businesses across all sectors in Chelmsford can now apply for a grant of up to £5,000 to make their business Covid-19 secure. This money can be used in different ways, including to buy new equipment, support employees to work from home or to adapt premises. Essex County Council has given…
Council extends pavement licences to help local businesses
Chelmsford City Council is extending all pavement licences until September 2022 to help local businesses to recover from months of closures. Pavement licenses are used by bars, cafes and restaurants that want to put tables and chairs on the public highway outside. They were introduced by the government as a temporary process in response to…
Visit and support Chelmsford’s Market
Did you know that our indoor market has been a part of Chelmsford’s history since the 11th century? Many of the businesses have been handed down through the generations and there has always been a wide variety of products and great-tasting food to try. We want everyone to continue supporting these local, family-run businesses that…
Free Visit Essex membership for Chelmsford businesses
Get a free Visit Essex membership via Chelmsford City Council’s partnership programme supporting businesses.
10 local gift ideas for Father’s Day (with a discount!)
Treat dad to a gift from an independent retailer local to Chelmsford this Father’s Day.
Free support offer for small businesses is extended
Free support is available for businesses with up to ten employees.
Click It Local launched in Chelmsford
Click It Local – a virtual online shopping platform for local businesses – has launched in Chelmsford.
Funded international trade support for Chelmsford businesses
A scheme offering Chelmsford businesses support with international trade has been launched by the Essex Chambers of Commerce and Chelmsford City Council.
Support for pubs as they prepare to reopen
Free business support is available for pubs as they prepare to reopen to the public following the latest coronavirus lockdown.
Chelmsford businesses receive £52 million in grants
£52 million in business grants have been paid to local Chelmsford businesses to support them through the coronavirus pandemic.
Free federation memberships for Chelmsford businesses
A limited amount of free FSB memberships are available, subsidised by Chelmsford City Council
£1.8 million pledged to business support scheme
Chelmsford companies will get support from a major business and skills programme in the coming months.