John Shennan Field marks new Local Nature Reserve status
31 January 2025
Corporate Communications
The Mayor of Chelmsford, Cllr Janette Potter, met volunteers, local groups and the council’s parks staff to mark the achievement.
Cut energy, cut costs, and help the planet by cutting carbon at home
'Cutting Carbon at Home' is an exciting new initiative and competition launched by the sustainability team from Love Your Chelmsford.
Free tree giveaway for Chelmsford residents back for 2024
Chelmsford City Council is excited to announce the return of its popular tree giveaway for 2024! This year, there are 1,400 trees available.
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.
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.
Free energy-saving upgrades available through government home-efficiency scheme
If your home is heated by oil, coal, liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or electricity, you may be eligible for a Home Upgrade Grant.
Green Hylands: supporting biodiversity through grass meadows and haymaking
The Parks team at Hylands Estate has been busy making hay from the estate’s grass meadows in recent weeks.
Volunteer for the Chelmsford river clean up
A community event to clean up Chelmsford’s rivers is taking place on Saturday 8 June at 9am.
Climate emergency and Local Plan prioritised in Cabinet changes
The council's Cabinet has been reshuffled to reinforce efforts to tackle climate change and to recognise the importance of the Local Plan.
Giving nature on our doorsteps space to thrive
Parts of the 1,700 acres of grassland managed by the city council will be cut less frequently to create more space to thrive for nature.
