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elections
Elections coming up in Essex on Thursday 7 May 2026
27 March 2026
Corporate Communications
Two Notices of Election have been published today ahead of the Essex County Council elections and a Chelmsford City Council by-election
festival
culture
events
food and drink
families
Music, food and fun: Festival season is coming to Chelmsford
23 April 2026
Corporate Communications
From foody favourites to music concerts, family fun days and other celebrations – Chelmsford has got a busy few months of festivals ahead.
Councils pay tribute to Chelmsford councillor
22 April 2026
Corporate Communications
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Councillor Mike Mackrory.
pantomime
christmas
chelmsford theatre
Budding young performers invited to audition for Cinderella at Chelmsford Theatre
13 April 2026
Corporate Communications
Chelmsford Theatre is looking for talented children aged 9 to 15 to star in this year’s magical family pantomime, Cinderella.
elections
democracy
Candidate lists for Essex County Council election and Broomfield and the Walthams by-election in Chelmsford
10 April 2026
Corporate Communications
A full list of Chelmsford candidates standing in the upcoming elections has been published today.
chelmsford theatre
shows
By Royal Appointment comes to Chelmsford Theatre
9 April 2026
Corporate Communications
A play inspired by the real-life relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and her long-term dressmaker is set to come to Chelmsford.
what's on
easter
children
What’s on in Chelmsford over the school holidays
30 March 2026
Corporate Communications
There are plenty of brilliant family-friendly activities to keep kids and adults entertained this Easter. Here’s our round-up of what's on.
what's on
community
sport
Chelmsford to celebrate women’s sports with cricket T20 event
27 March 2026
Molly Smith
Chelmsford City Council is holding a community event to celebrate the women’s cricket T20 coming to our city this May.
chelmsford theatre
Chelmsford Theatre welcomes Aquabridge Law as first corporate partner
26 March 2026
Corporate Communications
Chelmsford Theatre has confirmed local law firm Aquabridge Law as its first corporate partner.
services
democracy
council finances
Chelmsford to join Brentwood, Maldon and part of Essex CC to form new unitary authority
25 March 2026
Corporate Communications
The Government has announced the formation of a new 'mid-Essex' council from April 2028 as part of local government reorganisation in Essex.
chelmsford theatre
schools
education
young people
Chelmsford Theatre supports young people to explore careers in the arts
25 March 2026
Corporate Communications
Chelmsford Theatre has joined up with local partners to bring opportunities to young people to discover careers in the arts.
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