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A round-up of Chelmsford City Council's top stories and events this week.
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The Great British Spring Clean is back for 2024!
The Great British Spring Clean returns for its ninth year, *starting today and running** until 31 March.* The campaign, led by Keep Britain Tidy, asks for people to pick up as much litter as they can. As an individual, a group, or as a school, you can pledge to pick up a bag (or more!) of litter and do your bit to help clean up the places and spaces we care about this spring.
Love Your Chelmsford has litter picking equipment it can provide on loan for free to anyone wanting to organise their own litter picking sessions. The environment belongs to everyone, so spend some time in nature and join in the Great British Spring Clean! Litter is no small problem – if you want to protect our wildlife and the places you love, make your pledge today!
Great Spring Clean
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Next phase of Local Plan consultation to start in May
The city council is reviewing its existing Local Plan, which guides sustainable growth and development across the district. A public consultation on this latest phase of the draft Local Plan will run in *May and June 2024**.* A third round of consultation will then take place in *early 2025**.*
Chelmsford Local Plan
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New project to explore cultural ‘social prescribing’ in Chelmsford
A new research project will explore how cultural activities could help improve the health and wellbeing of people in Chelmsford. The research is a new collaboration between Culture Chelmsford, Anglia Ruskin University and Chelmsford CVS, and is funded by Chelmsford City Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Social prescribing project
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Last chance to nominate in Chelmsford BID Awards
The final few days remain to nominate your favourite city centre businesses in Chelmsford For You's BID Business Awards. There are ten categories, giving you the perfect opportunity to spotlight the businesses you appreciate the most. Nominations close *Sunday 17 March. *
BID Awards
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Beat the Street at Hylands Estate
Are you one of over 11,000 people playing Beat the Street in Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers? If so, head to Hylands *this Sunday* to earn extra points from a pop-up Beat Box on site from *10am–12pm. *Don’t miss your chance to climb up that leaderboard!
Beat the Street
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Hylands’ March Open Estate Day this weekend
Come along to Hylands’ Open Estate Day this *Sunday 17 March* for fantastic food from Urban Food Fest, live music from Hot Box Live in The Stables courtyard, and the chance to explore the Artists’ Studios. This month there’ll also be Easter crafts, an egg scavenger hunt and an exhibition on ‘The Gooch Family at Hylands’.
Hylands Open Estate Day
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Elite cyclists to race through Essex
The world’s best female cyclists are returning to Essex this May as part of the 2024 RideLondon Classique. British world champion* Lizzie Deignan MBE* is just one of the confirmed elite riders among a host of cycling superstars! Stage Two passes through Little Baddow on* Saturday 25 May*.
Ride London
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Overnight A12 Margaretting Bypass closures this weekend
There are overnight closures *(8pm–5am) *planned for the A12 southbound carriageway between junctions 16 (Galleywood) and 13 (Ingatestone). These will take place on *Friday 15 and Saturday 16 March* and between *Monday 18 and **Friday 22 March.* The works are part of National Highways’ project to rebuild the Margaretting Bypass.
A12 Closures
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Carbon cutting Essex app
Join residents across the county by downloading the Carbon Cutting Essex app. Learn how we can reduce our carbon footprints and save money by making changes to our daily lifestyles. The *free* platform rewards with points which can be used to enter prize draws, receive discounts or donate to charities.
Carbon cutting app
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Chelmsford Theatre’s action-packed family Easter
Chelmsford Theatre has families covered for entertainment over the *Easter holidays* with a diverse programme of hilarious, immersive, and mesmerising shows, from the enchanting Mary Poppins to mind-boggling bubbles.
Chelmsford Theatre Easter shows
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Book now for Easter City Camps
This *Easter*, Chelmsford City Sports’ school holiday camps will be available at *four* locations across Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers, including Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre and Dovedale. Suitable for all ages, activities include everything from swimming and athletics, to parkour and scuba diving. Grab your places now for an *early bird discount! *
Chelmsford City Sports City Camps
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