Giant bee sculpture finds permanent home in Oaklands Park
23 July 2026A giant bee sculpture has a permanent home in Oaklands Park following a fundraising campaign by Chelmsford Beekeepers for Farleigh Hospice.
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!
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.
Chess garden opens in Chelmsford's Central Park
A new community space has opened in Chelmsford’s Central Park with the installation of a chess garden, located beside the Central Park Café.
10 Nature Pledges to support Chelmsford’s wildlife
Chelmsford residents are being encouraged to take on the Love Your Chelmsford Nature Pledges.
Thousands of trees planted in Chelmsford to give nature Space to Thrive
Over 7,000 trees have been planted in the district since November as part of Chelmsford City Council’s ongoing greening programme.
Tower Gardens tennis courts to reopen after refurbishment
Work took place to improve the condition of the courts and make the facility more welcoming for players of all ages and abilities.
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.
Outdoor photo gallery coming to Oaklands Park this summer
Finalists of this year’s Space to Thrive photo competition will get to see their work displayed in an outdoor gallery in Oaklands Park.
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.
