Chelmsford business event highlights city's growth and ambition
1 October 2026Around 70 business leaders and entrepreneurs gathered to explore growth, investment and Chelmsford's future at The Chelmsford Opportunity.
Welcoming the new Mayor of Chelmsford for 2026–27
Councillor Lynne Foster has been elected as the new Mayor of Chelmsford for 2026-27.
Chelmsford excavation uncovers two further coins from late Iron Age hoard
Two Iron Age gold coins have been recovered during a fresh excavation of the Great Baddow Hoard findspot.
Chelmsford supports bigger and bolder celebrations for Essex Pride this June
Chelmsford Theatre is partnering with Essex Pride to deliver an enhanced programme of Pride celebrations on Saturday 20 June.
New film ‘A Poem for Chelmsford’ celebrates our city through local voices
Chelmsford City Council has launched a new, short video celebrating the city of Chelmsford.
Radio 2 to broadcast shows from Chelmsford in the run up to Radio 2 in the Park
As Hylands Park prepares to host Radio 2 in the Park, several BBC Radio 2 events are set to broadcast live from Chelmsford this September.
Introducing the new Mayor of Chelmsford for 2025–26
Councillor Jannetta Sosin has been elected as the Mayor of Chelmsford for 2025–26, with Councillor Smita Rajesh serving as her Deputy Mayor.
Britain’s largest recorded Iron Age gold coin hoard secured for Museum of Chelmsford
A hoard of 933 gold Iron Age coins has been acquired by the Museum of Chelmsford thanks to a major National Lottery Heritage Fund grant.
Chelmsford to commemorate VE Day 80 this May
This May, Chelmsford will join organisations and communities across the UK in marking the 80th anniversary of VE or ‘Victory in Europe’ Day.
Welcoming the new Mayor of Chelmsford 2024–2025
Councillor Janette Potter has been elected Mayor of Chelmsford for 2024–25, with Councillor Susan Sullivan elected Deputy Mayor.
