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Chelmsford's Beaulieu development wins prestigious award

The Beaulieu development in Chelmsford has been awarded ‘The Great Neighbourhood 2024’ in The Academy of Urbanism Awards.

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.

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.

Celebrating Chelmsford’s favourite parks for Love Parks Week

Love Parks Week will celebrate Chelmsford's 17 Green Flag Award wins with a free-to-attend event on the 24 July at Oaklands Park.

Hylands Estate awarded Gold Green Tourism Accreditation

Hylands Estate in Chelmsford has been awarded Gold status in the Green Tourism and Green Meetings accreditation programme.

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.

Newlands Spring Primary School pupils embrace wildflower planting project

Students from Newlands Spring Primary School helped to plant over 20 species of wildflowers at Copperfield Road Play Area.

Exhibition on 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.

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