New research shows smaller councils are better
21 October 2025
Corporate Communications
A new report shows no clear link between larger council size and better outcomes, with smaller councils often performing better.
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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.
Major refurbishment works on-track at Dovedale Leisure Centre
A customer consultation has launched to ask what you would like to see from Dovedale Leisure Centre when it re-opens in early 2026.
Chelmsford Theatre and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts partnership generates fresh opportunities for local practitioners
Mountview Academy has hired local creative professionals to deliver the first year of their performing arts course in Chelmsford.
Cast revealed for Aladdin at Chelmsford Theatre
Chelmsford Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for this year’s Christmas pantomime.
MPs support ‘most credible’ five-council proposal
MPs across the political spectrum are backing a proposal for five new unitary authorities that keeps decision making close to residents.
Chelmsford city centre could have its own council
The city centre is the last area of Chelmsford without a parish-tier council but that could change following a new consultation.
Museum of Chelmsford awarded major grant from UK Museum Renewal Fund
The Museum of Chelmsford has received a significant grant from the UK Museum Renewal Fund.
Free tree giveaway for Chelmsford residents returns for 2025
Chelmsford City Council’s popular tree giveaway is back for its third year, offering residents the chance to claim one of 1,200 free trees.
