Chelmsford to commemorate VE Day 80 this May
24 April 2025
Cherelle Nightingill
This May, Chelmsford will join organisations and communities across the UK in marking the 80th anniversary of VE or ‘Victory in Europe’ Day.
Community
Feelgood community stories.
Chelmsford to commemorate VE Day 80 with special city centre event
Chelmsford For You has announced a family-friendly commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day this May.
£10k grants available for Chelmsford charities and voluntary organisations
Charity and voluntary groups in Chelmsford can apply for grants of up to £10,000 from Chelmsford City Council’s Discretionary Fund Grant.
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.
Essex Foodies Market partners up with Hylands Estate for monthly Open Estate Days
Popular market organiser Essex Foodies will be taking over the monthly food and craft market at Hylands Estate's Open Estate Days.
Preparing for Chelmsford’s third and final Local Plan consultation
Proposals for a final stage of engagement to update Chelmsford’s Local Plan have been approved by the city council’s Policy Board.
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.
Chelmsford Theatre’s Discover programme nurtures youngsters’ creative potential
Over the summer holidays, young theatre enthusiasts aged 6–18 enjoyed a series of thrilling creative arts workshops at Chelmsford Theatre.
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.
