Preparing for Chelmsford’s third and final Local Plan consultation
15 January 2025
Charlotte Maltby
Proposals for final stage of engagement to update Chelmsford’s Local Plan to be presented to the city council’s Policy Board on 16 January.
Community
Feelgood community stories.
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.
Baby loss remembrance service
A special service of remembrance for parents and families who have lost a baby will take place on 21 September at Chelmsford Crematorium.
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 Theatre joins Mercury Creatives Partnership
Chelmsford Theatre has become a partner in the Mercury Creatives programme.
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.
Volunteers help keep Chelmsford's rivers clean
On Saturday 8 June, residents and community groups volunteered their time to help clean up Chelmsford's rivers and the surrounding areas.
