Look up! New works of art to transform two city centre areas
2 July 2026Chelmsford City Council has launched a new public art commission to create two permanent pieces in the city centre.
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Find out the latest news from Chelmsford City Council.
Final phase of Chelmsford Garden Community given the green light
Chelmsford City Council’s Planning Committee has approved the final planning, marking a significant milestone for this exemplar development.
Local volunteers take part in Chelmsford’s Big River Clean Up
The Chelmsford community came together on Saturday 27 June to volunteer at this year’s Big River Clean Up.
Choose a new design for the Ruskin Road play area
The children's playground in Ruskin Road is being replaced, and local people can vote for one of three new designs before 10 July.
Water safety assemblies delivered to Chelmsford primary schools
Lifeguards from Riverside Leisure Centre have been delivering water safety assemblies at primary schools across the district.
Council’s Skills Fest inspires local students
Pupils from six of Chelmsford’s secondary schools took part in a lively, festival-style careers event on Thursday 25 June.
Boreham residents to vote in Neighbourhood Plan referendum
Boreham residents will be able to vote in an upcoming planning referendum on Thursday 30 July 2026.
Armed Forces Day marked in Chelmsford with flag raising
Chelmsford City Council raised the Armed Forces Day flag on Monday 22 June in support of the Armed Forces community.
Museum of Chelmsford launches its first podcast series
The Chelmsford Broadcast explores the people, places, objects and memories that have shaped Chelmsford’s story.
Essex County Council Springfield Division election results
Richard Lee of the Liberal Democrats has been elected as councillor for the Springfield Division of Essex County Council.
