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A round-up of Chelmsford City Council's top stories and events this week.
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Preparations made for next stage of Local Plan public consultation
The city council is reviewing its existing Local Plan, which guides sustainable growth and development across the Chelmsford district. The law requires councils to review their Local Plans at least every five years to see if they need updating. Once the final Plan is adopted in 2026, it will allocate land for development in Chelmsford until 2041.
The population is expected to grow by around 11% between 2021 and 2041 and Government forecasts predict that around 1,000 new homes are needed in Chelmsford every year. A council policy board meeting on *14 March 2024* will consider all the Local Plan documents in order for a public consultation to take place in *May and June 2024. ** *
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Play in the Park tickets now available
Already wondering how to entertain the kids over the Easter holidays? Play in the Park is here to help! Our *free two-hour* activity sessions are returning to community parks across the district from *3–12 April*. Spaces usually get snapped up fast, so secure your spot now!
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*Empty Homes Week *
It’s Empty Homes Week and there are hundreds of unoccupied properties in the district that we’d love to see brought back into use. If you own an empty property that needs work and you’re not sure where to start, you could enquire about a *PLACE Empty Homes Loan *via our website.
Empty Homes week
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Join the Great British Spring Clean this month
From *15 to 31 March*, Keep Britain Tidy is enlisting us to help clean up our environment with the nation's biggest litter pick. We are lucky to have fantastic groups who do this regularly in our district – could you join them with a pledge to pick up at least one bag of litter within those two weeks?
Great Spring Clean
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Women’s safety focus group
On *Friday 15 March*, join our community safety team at Chelmsford Theatre’s cafe to discuss women’s safety. Officers want to hear about your experiences, expectations, and concerns. You’ll also visit our CCTV control room to better understand how the team works with local police to protect people in the city.
Safety Focus Groups
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Book your tickets for the Easter ice show
Chelmsford Riverside Ice Skating Club’s annual ice show is just around the corner! Alice In Wonderland on Ice begins its *five-day** run* at Riverside Ice Rink on* Wednesday 3 April*. Don’t be late for this very important date! Book your tickets now.
Ice Show
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Dovedale Sports Centre gym refurbished
The gym at Dovedale Sports Centre has had a mini makeover! The upgraded gym re-opened on Thursday, with a fresh lick of paint, a new layout, and some exciting new equipment. It couldn’t be easier to join – book a *free* trial or start your new membership online now!
Dovedale Gym
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Apply for free voter ID
To vote in elections in England this May, you will need to show photo ID. Many types are accepted, even expired photo ID as long as it still looks like you. No ID? You can apply for *free* voter ID now. Find out what is accepted and apply for free voter ID by *24 April* if you need to.
VAC certificate
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Final week for Chelmsford BID Awards nominations
There’s just over a week left to nominate your favourite city centre businesses in Chelmsford For You's BID Business Awards. There are ten categories, from Sustainable Business of the Year to Exceptional Customer Service. Nominations close *Sunday 17 March*.
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Celebrating apprentices this IWD
To mark* International Women’s Day 2024*, Amazing Apprenticeships have produced a series of A-Z Flashcards featuring apprentices across the UK, and one of our very own Apprentice Gardeners, Maddy, took part to help shine a light on the range of roles available.
Apprentices Maddy
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Mother’s Day Tea with the Mayor of Chelmsford
Treat your mum to an afternoon tea with the Mayor of Chelmsford, Cllr Linda Mascot, this *Sunday 10 March*, featuring unlimited tea and coffee and a delectable selection of sandwiches, cakes, and scones. All proceeds go to the Mayor’s charity, YMCA Essex.
Mother's Day Tea
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