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News
Find out the latest news from Chelmsford City Council.
Chelmsford Theatre launches Dementia Accessible Cinema
Cherelle Nightingill
Chelmsford Theatre is presenting a brand-new programme of Dementia Accessible Cinema this winter.
Blood Brothers to return to Chelmsford in 2026
The multi-award-winning West End production, Blood Brothers, is set to return to Chelmsford Theatre next year.
Chelmsford’s Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade 2025
Chelmsford's Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade will this year take place on Sunday 9 November from 10.55am.
Chelmsford City Council to consider additional housing sites consultation
The council needs to review its draft Local Plan and is proposing a tightly-focused consultation on additional housing sites.
Beaulieu Park station opens its doors to passengers
Beaulieu Park station has officially opened ahead of its construction schedule, marking a major transport milestone for Chelmsford.
All aboard at last!
Beaulieu Park station, 30 years in the making, is set to open its doors this month.
New research shows smaller councils are better
A new report shows no clear link between larger council size and better outcomes, with smaller councils often performing better.
Get straight home to Beaulieu in just four minutes
To mark the opening of Beaulieu Park station later this week, we invited Beaulieu's most famous resident, King Henry VIII, to Chelmsford.
Your guide to Beaulieu Park station
With the first trains calling at Beaulieu Park on Sunday 26 October, here’s everything you need to know about Chelmsford's new station.
