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Microsoft outage
We are currently experiencing an unplanned outage with our email systems, due to the global Microsoft service disruption. This is also affecting forms that require an authentication code, as this is also a Microsoft product. This means you may not be able to log in to some of our online services, and there may be a delay in responding to other online forms. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Budget 2026 £100 payment
On 28 October 2026, the government announced that people in Council Tax Bands A to D will receive a £100 payment in their bank accounts. We will provide this in January 2027 with the details we have in the Council Tax system. We currently have no more detail than this and there may be exceptions, which we will outline when we receive the detailed guidance. As soon as we have more detail, we will provide an update.
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Help with the cost of living
If you’re worried about how to pay for housing costs, energy bills, food, and other essentials, there is support available.
Your local community app
We have partnered with Loci, whose app connects residents, councils, and local businesses in one place to provide everything you need in the local Chelmsford area.
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