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Find out the latest news from Chelmsford City Council.

Council weighs difficult options to tackle 2025/26 budget gap

Chelmsford City Council has identified a shortfall of such significance that hard choices will be inevitable without more Government funding

Giving nature space to thrive in Chelmsford all year round

During the warmer months, grassland in Chelmsford’s public spaces is deliberately cut less frequently.

Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical comes to Chelmsford Theatre

Smash hit musical Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical is coming to Chelmsford Theatre following sell-out seasons in London and New York.

Next steps for Chelmsford’s Local Plan

Consultation comments have now all been processed and recorded and are available to view on the council’s online consultation portal.

Chewing Gum Task Force cleans up Market Square

A popular area of the city centre is now free of historic chewing gum stains, thanks to Chelmsford City Council’s new Gum Busting machines.

First look at the new Chelmer Waterside bridge

Chelmsford residents are getting a first glimpse of a new bridge across the River Chelmer. Two bowstring arches have been lifted into place.

Children invited to become the welcoming voice of Chelmsford Theatre’s panto this winter

Chelmsford Theatre is inviting children aged 5 to 11 to become the voice that welcomes audiences to this year’s pantomime.

Granddaughter of 1960s Hylands bride and groom weds at same estate 62 years later

Hylands Estate hosts the nuptials of two generations of the same family, 62 years apart.

Cast announced for all-female retelling of Pride and Prejudice coming to Chelmsford Theatre

The cast has been revealed for the upcoming UK tour of Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), which arrives at Chelmsford Theatre this autumn.

Ice Age-inspired mammoth sculpture arrives at Channels

A huge public art sculpture of a mammoth has arrived at the Channels development in north Chelmsford.

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