Chelmsford steps up plans to end homelessness as housing crisis pressure grows
15 October 2026A strategy to end homelessness in Chelmsford has been approved. It sets out how the city will meet new targets over the next four years,
New Chelmsford strategy sets out plans to tackle homelessness
Chelmsford City Council has unveiled a new five-year plan to reduce homelessness and rough sleeping across the district.
22 modular homes for homeless families planned for car park on Meteor Way
A car park on the edge of the city centre may be turned into vital temporary accommodation for Chelmsford homeless families.
Council weighs difficult options to tackle 2025/26 budget gap
Chelmsford City Council has identified a shortfall of such significance that hard choices will be inevitable without more Government funding
Housing Summit: Collaborative approach to tackle housing crisis
In February, industry experts came together at the North Essex Councils Housing Summit to discuss the current housing crisis.
North Essex Councils' summit addresses housing challenge
North Essex Councils and health partners came together earlier this month to try to address housing challenges in north Essex together.
North Essex Councils join forces to address housing crisis in the county
Housing summit aims to find solutions to affordability and homelessness issues in Essex
Council issues warning over homelessness costs
Chelmsford City Council says its rapidly growing housing bill presents a big risk to the council being able to balance its budget.
More housing for people who are homeless in Chelmsford
Work has just been completed to provide more supported accommodation in Chelmsford in a further move to reduce homelessness in the city.
New partnership team supports rough sleepers
A new service that aims to improve the quality of life for rough sleepers is now operating across Chelmsford and Maldon.
