Student-designed social area, Our Place, opens in Central Park
13 May 2025
Molly Smith
A new social seating area, designed by students from The Boswells School in Chelmsford, has opened in Central Park.
Green spaces project wins Inspire Future Generations Award
A Chelmsford City Council project has won a prestigious national award, in recognition of its impact in empowering young people.
Chelmsford's Beaulieu development wins prestigious award
The Beaulieu development in Chelmsford has been awarded ‘The Great Neighbourhood 2024’ in The Academy of Urbanism Awards.
Giving nature space to thrive in Chelmsford all year round
During the warmer months, grassland in Chelmsford’s public spaces is deliberately cut less frequently.
Green Hylands: supporting biodiversity through grass meadows and haymaking
The Parks team at Hylands Estate has been busy making hay from the estate’s grass meadows in recent weeks.
Celebrating Chelmsford’s favourite parks for Love Parks Week
Love Parks Week will celebrate Chelmsford's 17 Green Flag Award wins with a free-to-attend event on the 24 July at Oaklands Park.
Hylands Estate awarded Gold Green Tourism Accreditation
Hylands Estate in Chelmsford has been awarded Gold status in the Green Tourism and Green Meetings accreditation programme.
Giving nature on our doorsteps space to thrive
Parts of the 1,700 acres of grassland managed by the city council will be cut less frequently to create more space to thrive for nature.
Newlands Spring Primary School pupils embrace wildflower planting project
Students from Newlands Spring Primary School helped to plant over 20 species of wildflowers at Copperfield Road Play Area.
Play in the Park this Easter
Tickets are now on sale for Play in the Park, which is returning to Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers for the Easter holidays!
