Night Marshal patrols extended in Chelmsford city centre
25 September 2026From 25 September, Chelmsford's CSAS and SIA accredited Night Marshals will be in the city centre on Friday and Saturday nights.
Student-designed social area, Our Place, opens in Central Park
A new social seating area, designed by students from The Boswells School in Chelmsford, has opened in Central Park.
‘Remarkable’ achievements see renewal of Chelmsford’s Purple Flag status
Chelmsford’s Purple Flag status has been renewed for the 12th consecutive year, with a nod to the city council's work in addressing VAWG.
Local students’ designs used to ‘Make Space for Girls’ in Central Park
Chelmsford City Council has been working with girls and gender diverse young people to make our green spaces more appealing to them.
Residents invited to help improve Women’s Safety in Our City by becoming Active Bystanders
Free training shows residents how to safety step in if they see women in uncomfortable, threatening, dehumanising or distressing situations.
Infrastructure changes enhance community safety
A run-down of recent community safety projects projects made possible by residents’ feedback.
‘Outstanding’ partnerships praised as Chelmsford awarded 11th Purple Flag
Chelmsford has received a Purple Flag for its night-time economy for an 11th year in a row, with praise for the coordination of its services
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.
39 Chelmsford businesses pledge commitment to Women’s Safety Charter
Our Women's Safety Charter was shared with businesses nine months ago, last week saw is launch to the public.
Chelmsford businesses sign up to Women’s Safety Charter
An update on the progress of Chelmsford’s Women’s Safety Charter, three months on from its launch.
