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Find out the latest news from Chelmsford City Council.

Oaklands Park tennis courts reopen after renovation

Tennis courts in Chelmsford’s Oaklands Park have officially reopened after a £174,000 renovation.

Chelmsford miles ahead with twenty electric taxis on the road

Twenty electric vehicles have been added the Chelmsford City Taxi fleet, leading the way for Local Authorities in Essex.

Dog walkers’ suggestions included in final Hylands PSPO plans

Changes have been made to proposals to create official ‘on the lead’ zones at Hylands Park following feedback from dog walkers.

Litter is no small problem

Giant sculptures of litter have arrived in Chelmsford as part of an anti-litter campaign to highlight that ‘litter is no small problem’.

Sir Grayson Perry’s ‘Alien Baby’ acquired by Chelmsford Museum

Chelmsford Museum has acquired one of Sir Grayson Perry’s ‘Alien Baby’ sculptures.

Chelmsford Theatre wins accessibility award for going the ‘extra mile’

Chelmsford Theatre has received an award to acknowledge them going ‘above and beyond in their support for blind/partially sighted people’.

Chelmsford’s creative community comes together to make their voices heard

Ignite Chelmsford, a network of local creatives formed in 2017, has revised its objectives and developed a new Action Plan.

Impact of Safer Streets projects felt across Chelmsford

Recent data shows crime has fallen by over 20% in Trinity and The Lawns. The two wards are home to the Chelmer Valley Local Nature Reserve.

39 Chelmsford businesses pledge commitment to Women’s Safety Charter

Our Women's Safety Charter was shared with businesses nine months ago, last week saw is launch to the public.

Social supermarket helping to feed Chelmsford families

A pop-up community supermarket is helping money go further to feed local families. It launched in Ford End earlier this year.

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