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Find out the latest news from Chelmsford City Council.

Chelmsford’s VolFEST event returns to celebrate local charities

VolFEST returns to Chelmsford High Street to celebrate local charities as part of National Volunteers’ Week on Thursday 4 June.

Taxi permit scheme change to be confirmed next month

The council published a decision notice in April for the removal of the taxi permit scheme for all licensed taxis at Beaulieu Park Station.

Welcoming the new Mayor of Chelmsford for 2026–27

Councillor Lynne Foster has been elected as the new Mayor of Chelmsford for 2026-27.

Chelmsford excavation uncovers two further coins from late Iron Age hoard

Two Iron Age gold coins have been recovered during a fresh excavation of the Great Baddow Hoard findspot.

Chelmsford City Council acquires city centre car park as part of wider car parks strategy

Chelmsford City Council is now the owner and operator of The Granary car park on Victoria Road.

Cabinet changes to be introduced at Annual Council

Changes to Chelmsford City Council’s Cabinet team will be introduced at this week’s Annual Council.

Long-serving city councillor Mike Mackrory remembered for dedication to community

Tributes have been paid to a commited local councillor who passed away in April.

Over £200,000 of funding made available to boost Chelmsford's businesses and charities

Chelmsford City Council opens applications for two grant schemes helping organisations to adapt, grow and thrive.

Chelmsford supports bigger and bolder celebrations for Essex Pride this June

Chelmsford Theatre is partnering with Essex Pride to deliver an enhanced programme of Pride celebrations on Saturday 20 June.

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.

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