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Find out the latest news from Chelmsford City Council.

33 award wins for Chelmsford’s playing fields

33 of Chelmsford’s playing fields have been recognised as some of the best in Essex at the 2023 Essex Playing Field Association Awards.

Increased fines of up to £1,000 for environmental crimes

People caught committing littering, graffiti and fly tipping offences in Chelmsford will now face fines between £500–£1,000.

Mayor of Chelmsford and residents pay respects to fallen heroes

Chelmsford’s Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade 2023 took place yesterday (12 November) outside the Chelmsford War Memorial.

Chelmsford’s Remembrance Sunday Parade 2023

This year’s Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service will take place on Sunday 12 November from 10.55am at the Duke Street War Memorial.

Sandon residents to vote in Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

Sandon residents can vote in an upcoming planning referendum to vote for a Neighbourhood Plan on Thursday 23 November 2023.

Hylands Park PSPO gets go-ahead

Preparations for a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) at Hylands Park are underway after Chelmsford City Council approved plans.

Rocket O’Clock asks residents to be mindful this Bonfire Night

Chelmsford City Council is asking residents to be considerate of others and keep firework displays to ‘Rocket O’Clock’. 

Anti-Slavery Day highlights prevalence of modern slavery

The Chelmsford Against Slavery Partnership was created to unite organisations to work together in the fight against modern slavery.

Construction begins for access road and bridge to Chelmer Waterside

Construction work to build a new bridge and road that will provide access to a new Chelmsford city centre neighbourhood will soon begin.

Chelmsford City Council receives award from RSPCA

Chelmsford City Council has been awarded the RSPCA Stray Dog Services PawPrints Award (Gold) for the second year in a row.

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