Newlands Spring Primary School pupils embrace wildflower planting project
19 March 2024
Charlotte Maltby
Students from Newlands Spring Primary School helped to plant over 20 species of wildflowers at Copperfield Road Play Area.
Exhibition exploring legacy of nature writer J.A. Baker opens at Chelmsford Museum
Restless Brilliance: The Story of J.A. Baker and The Peregrine opens at Chelmsford Museum on Saturday 23 March.
Play in the Park this Easter
Tickets are now on sale for Play in the Park, which is returning to Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers for the Easter holidays!
Chelmsford Museum exhibition to explore legacy of legendary local nature writer
An exhibition on the life and works of celebrated author and conservationist, J.A. Baker, will open at Chelmsford Museum in spring 2024.
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.
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.
Council launches Green Dog Walkers scheme
Chelmsford City Council’s new Green Dog Walkers scheme provides a simple, community-driven approach to tackle dog fouling.
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.
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.
Chelmsford’s wildlife corridors give space to thrive
We’ve been giving many of the areas we manage some space to thrive. Last year we changed how we maintain around 1,700 acres of our grassland
