Chelmsford to celebrate women’s sports with cricket T20 event
27 March 2026
Molly Smith
Chelmsford City Council is holding a community event to celebrate the women’s cricket T20 coming to our city this May.
Thousands of knitted poppies needed for Chelmsford poppy festival
Keen knitters, crocheters and crafting enthusiasts are encouraged to take part in a major creative tribute ahead of Remembrance Day 2026.
Transformed Dovedale Leisure Centre reopens following refurbishment
The new-and-improved Dovedale Leisure Centre is now open, following substantial improvement works.
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.
Marking Holocaust Memorial Day 2026
Residents are invited to join Chelmsford Jewish Community for a Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration on Thursday 29 January.
Services over the 2025 festive period
Over Christmas and New Year, there’ll be some changes to the availability and opening times of Chelmsford City Council’s services.
Museum of Chelmsford awarded £50k from Art Fund for intergenerational collections project
Museum of Chelmsford has received a grant of £46,190 from Art Fund for an intergenerational project to catalogue the museum’s collections.
Chelmsford city centre could have its own council
The city centre is the last area of Chelmsford without a parish-tier council but that could change following a new consultation.
MPs support ‘most credible’ five-council proposal
MPs across the political spectrum are backing a proposal for five new unitary authorities that keeps decision making close to residents.
New social club for Chelmsford women to meet and connect
Chelmsford City Council’s On Your Team initiative aims to combat loneliness and improve mental health.
