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Find out the latest news from Chelmsford City Council.

Chelmsford Market awarded Real Deal accreditation

The Real Deal is endorsed by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute and national industry groups NABMA and NMTF.

Budget approved amid reorganisation funding fears

Chelmsford City Council’s budget has been approved for the 2025/26, but uncertainty has increased for 2026/27 over the unknown costs of LGR.

Chelmsford Theatre provides platform for vibrant youth voices

Chelmsford Theatre teamed up with Essex Music Services and local secondary schools to provide a platform for talented young creatives.

Iconic West End show The Woman In Black to come to Chelmsford Theatre

The second longest running play in West End history, The Woman In Black, is coming to Chelmsford Theatre from 3-7 February 2026.

Have your say on Chelmsford’s development to 2041

A third and final consultation to update Chelmsford’s Local Plan begins today. The plan guides development in the district through to 2041.

Country Calling festival coming to Hylands Estate this summer

Hylands Estate in Chelmsford will be hosting a country music festival in the park this summer.

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.

Vote to name Chelmsford’s newest bridge

Chelmsford City Council is asking residents and businesses to help choose a name for the city's newest bridge.

Essex councils unite against fly tipping with new campaign

District councils from across Essex have joined together to support the Let's SCRAP Fly Tipping campaign.

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.

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