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A round-up of this week's top stories and events in Chelmsford.
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Chelmsford to commemorate D-Day 80 next week
On *Thursday 6 June* Chelmsford will join authorities and communities across the UK in marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in 1944 – the largest naval, air and land operation in history.
Special events, including several beacon lighting ceremonies, will be taking place across Chelmsford next week to pay tribute to the thousands of brave troops who heroically stormed the beaches of Normandy. Find out how you can get involved in marking this historic occasion in our City Life round-up of commemorative activities taking place across the district.
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VOLFEST returns to Chelmsford High Street
Next week, Chelmsford CVS will be marking National Volunteers Week by taking over Chelmsford High Street on *Thursday 6 June 9.30am–4pm* for VOLFEST 2024. Expect feel-good activities, music and fun as *50 local charities* come together to promote their services and showcase how volunteering can change someone’s life.
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Essex Book Festival launches tomorrow
This year’s Essex Book Festival officially launches at the University of Essex *tomorrow (1 June).* There’s still time to book tickets for plenty of events coming to Chelmsford, including Rebecca Smith’s Rural at Chelmsford Cathedral on *13 June,* and the special Restless Brilliance Day of nature-focused events coming to Hylands House on *16 June.*
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Local Plan consultation exhibitions
Opportunities are coming up to attend exhibitions in Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers to find out more about proposals for Chelmsford’s future to *2041* as part of the Local Plan consultation. Find out more about the exhibitions and how to respond to the consultation, which runs until* 4pm *on* 19 June.** *
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Volunteer for the community river clean next weekend
A community event to clean up Chelmsford’s rivers is taking place in the city centre on* **Saturday 8 June* at *9am**.* The event, which starts at the Meadows Surface car park, aims to reduce litter pollution in the Rivers Can and Chelmer. Pickers, bags and PPE will be available for up to 200 willing volunteers!
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Postal vote deadline for the general election
If you are going to be away, or can’t get to your polling station on* 4 July 2024,* you can apply to vote by post. You must send your applications to us *before 5pm on* *Wednesday 19 June**.* It’s easiest to apply online, but you can also download and fill in an application form or ask for one to be posted to you.
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Do you have photo ID to vote in person?
You’ll need photo ID to vote in the general election on* 4 July. *If you don't have accepted photo ID, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate. The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate is *5pm on Wednesday 26 June. *
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Local takeaway operator fined and disqualified
A Chelmsford businesswoman has been found guilty of multiple food hygiene and housing legislation contraventions. At Chelmsford Magistrates' Court, a District Judge ordered Ms Kai Wen Cheong and her business to pay fines and costs of over* £11**,000* and disqualified her from acting as a company director for the next* three years.*
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Nominations open for Essex Mums Awards 2024
The *2024* Essex Mums Awards are now open for nominations. There are a whopping *32* award categories covering the best places, events, and products across Essex. The* top ten* most nominated in each category will go through as finalists to a round of public voting in *June,* with the winners announced this *September.** *
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Chelmsford's community leisure centres busier than ever
More people than ever are using Chelmsford’s community leisure centres, with visitor numbers and memberships reaching an all-time high in the last year! As Riverside’s five-year anniversary approaches, why not sign up and join the centre’s *5,000+* *members *who are getting active for their health and wellbeing?
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Pride disco skate night at Riverside next weekend
Riverside is celebrating Pride Month, along with Essex Pride & British Ice Skating. Join their Pride Disco skate night on *Saturday 8 June* from *6.00–7.30pm**,* with a resident DJ and strictly PROUD dress code. Entry is just* £5 *or* free *for members. Book your space online now!
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Peter and the Wolf at Chelmsford Cathedral
Join Chelmsford Cathedral for a fun performance of Prokofiev’s musical fairy tale Peter and the Wolf on *Saturday 29 June.* Storyteller Mike Dodsworth will guide children and their grown-ups through the lively score, creatively reimagined for the Cathedral organ by organist Samuel Bristow.
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Free fire service home safety visits
Knowing how to reduce the risk of fire in your home is an important part of living safe and well. The fire service offers* fr**ee home safety visits to all Essex residents. *If you would like your home to be checked by a fire safety specialist, or to request a visit for a relative, go online to make your booking.
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