Celebration event for Chelmsford's 19 Green Flag awards achievement
28 September 2026A ceremony celebrating Chelmsford’s newest Green Flag Award-winning parks took place at John Shennan Field LNR on 25 September.
Chelmsford residents enjoy low-cost tennis lessons at Lionmede Park
Chelmsford City Council and Chelmsford Tennis Academy invited residents to give tennis a go, with low-cost and free group tennis lessons.
Chelmsford City Council’s inclusive green spaces project presented in parliament
Students from The Boswells School were invited to parliament to talk to MPs about their work with Chelmsford City Council.
19 Chelmsford parks receive Green Flag Awards
Chelmsford is celebrates having highest number of Green Flag Award-winning parks and green spaces in the East of England!
Additional police patrols announced for Chelmsford city centre this summer
Chelmsford City Council and Essex Police are joint-funding extra police patrols in the city centre this July, August and September.
Choose a new design for the Ruskin Road play area
The children's playground in Ruskin Road is being replaced, and local people can vote for one of three new designs before 10 July.
Students present their ideas for teen-friendly spaces in South Woodham Ferrers
Designs for inclusive, teen-friendly provisions have been presented to Chelmsford City Council Cabinet Members.
Free tree giveaway for Chelmsford residents returns for 2025
Chelmsford City Council’s popular tree giveaway is back for its third year, offering residents the chance to claim one of 1,200 free trees.
Revamped play area unveiled at Baddow Hall Park
A play area in Great Baddow has been given a make-over, offering children and families new play equipment and a more accessible location.
Chelmsford parks retain 17 Green Flag Awards
For the fourth year in a row, 17 parks have been awarded Green Flag status recognising well-managed parks and green spaces.
