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A round-up of Chelmsford City Council's top stories and events this week.
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Beat the Street Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers begins Wednesday
From *28 February *until *10 April* Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers will become a giant, interactive game! Sign up now to start your team and prepare to get active while exploring your local surroundings and earning points. It’s completely *free* to join, open to everyone and, best of all, there are lots of prizes up for grabs!
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Local takeaway prosecuted for hygiene contraventions
A Chinese takeaway in Goat Hall was ordered to pay *£13,000* in charges after the business owner pleaded guilty to failing to comply with Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations. Council inspectors found several contraventions, including a lack of protection against contamination, particularly pest control.
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Indoor Bowls tournament comes to Chelmsford
From* 8–16 March**,* Falcon Bowling Club will host the UK’s top indoor bowls events; the British Isles Championships, Women's International Series and Men's International Series are all happening here in Chelmsford! Tickets are just *£5* per day and the players would love your support. Purchase your ticket by calling *01245 443666* or emailing info@falconbowlingclub.co.uk.
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Nominate your favourite Chelmsford businesses now
Don't miss your chance to nominate your favourite local businesses in the Chelmsford For You BID Business Awards 2024. You have until *17 March* to make your nominations across ten categories. Once nominations close, the judging panel will confirm a shortlist and from April you can get voting!
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Save the Children’s free climate film screening
Save the Children UK are hosting an uplifting screening of climate film *2040* at Anglia Ruskin University on *1 March.* The *free* event aims to bring people from all walks of life together to think positively about how the planet can become greener and fairer.
Save the Children
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Voter ID needed to vote this May
To vote in elections in England you will need to show photo ID. Don’t have ID? You can apply for *free* voter ID now. Apply by *Wednesday 24 April* for the local Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner elections on 2 May.
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Last call for February women’s safety training
Businesses are encouraged to sign up to Chelmsford’s Women’s Safety Charter and receive *free* training to expand their awareness of the safety issues women face and how to help. Training sessions are held monthly, with the next taking place at *9.30am* on *26 February**.** *
Women's Safety Training
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Essex and Suffolk Water Branch Out funding
Essex and Suffolk Water is encouraging customers involved in environmental projects and community groups to apply for Branch Out grants. The* £25,000* fund aims to support local projects that reconnect residents with the environment, increase resilience, and benefit water, wildlife, and communities. The closing date for applications is *29 February.** *
Essex and Suffolk
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PFCC Chelmsford public meeting
Have your say on policing, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and community safety in the Chelmsford district. All residents of the Chelmsford district are invited to come along to Essex PFCC’s annal public meeting in Chelmsford on *27 February* at *7pm* at the Civic Centre.
PFCC Meeting
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Vintage Afternoon Tea at Hylands Estate
Treat someone special (or yourself!) to a delightful traditional afternoon tea next month at Hylands House, featuring unlimited tea and coffee, overlooking the estate’s gorgeous parkland. Prebook your space for *17 March *now.
Vintage afternoon tea at Hylands
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Junior doctors’ strike begins this weekend
Junior doctors will be taking five days of strike action, from *7am* on *24 February* until *11.59pm* on *28 February.* No-one should put off seeking urgent or emergency care during the strikes and people with serious, life-threatening conditions will continue to be seen at Emergency Departments.
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