Mayor of Chelmsford recognises voluntary sector at annual awards event
1 May 2026
Corporate Communications
The Chelmsford Awards for Voluntary Service recognises the outstanding contributions of local people to volunteering across the city.
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Social wellness sessions for women could help you find your ‘team’
A new series of social wellness sessions for women will begin in May as part of Chelmsford City Council’s On Your Team initiative.
Budding young performers invited to audition for Cinderella at Chelmsford Theatre
Chelmsford Theatre is looking for talented children aged 9 to 15 to star in this year’s magical family pantomime, Cinderella.
Thousands of knitted poppies needed for Chelmsford poppy festival
Keen knitters, crocheters and crafting enthusiasts are encouraged to take part in a major creative tribute ahead of Remembrance Day 2026.
10 Nature Pledges to support Chelmsford’s wildlife
Chelmsford residents are being encouraged to take on the Love Your Chelmsford Nature Pledges.
New film ‘A Poem for Chelmsford’ celebrates our city through local voices
Chelmsford City Council has launched a new, short video celebrating the city of Chelmsford.
Marking Holocaust Memorial Day 2026
Residents are invited to join Chelmsford Jewish Community for a Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration on Thursday 29 January.
Services over the 2025 festive period
Over Christmas and New Year, there’ll be some changes to the availability and opening times of Chelmsford City Council’s services.
Chelmsford school children help nature to thrive this winter
Across the district, pupils have traded classroom desks for green spaces, enjoying hands-on planting projects that support local wildlife.
Museum of Chelmsford awarded £50k from Art Fund for intergenerational collections project
Museum of Chelmsford has received a grant of £46,190 from Art Fund for an intergenerational project to catalogue the museum’s collections.
