Consultations
We hold consultations on important issues in the Chelmsford area, so that local people can shape where they live and the services they receive.
Our Consultation and Engagement Strategy outlines our long-term approach to:
- involving residents in a consistent and coordinated way
- using corporate standards
- adopting innovative approaches
- following best practice
Our strategy ensures that our consultations are inclusive, accessible and a worthwhile experience for everyone involved.
Have your say on how we tackle homelessness
Many of us are fortunate not to have a direct experience of homelessness, but sadly, there are growing numbers of families in the district who do. The more of us who are aware of the challenges faced by some in our community, the better chance we have of preventing homelessness.
We are holding a consultation on our new Homelessness and Rough Sleepers Strategy, which runs until Thursday 21 November 2024.
Business needs survey
Help us to help you by taking part in the Chelmsford Business Survey 2024. This will help us develop targeted support programmes and initiatives that address your specific needs.
You could also win a £300 Go Ape voucher!
Street collections policy
We have an open consultation for our revised street collections policy.
This consultation starts on 16 September 2024 and closes on 28 October 2024. You must submit any feedback by the closing date.
Gambling policy
We have an open consultation for our revised gambling policy.
This consultation starts on 10 October 2024 and closes on 7 November 2024. You must submit any feedback by the closing date.
Chelmer Waterside
We consulted on the Chelmer Waterside planning framework in early 2021. You can keep up to date with the Chelmer Waterside project.
Dovedale Sports Centre
We consulted with users and non-users of Dovedale Sports Centre in early 2022, regarding improvement works. You can download the results of the Dovedale consultation and read the Dovedale press release.
Local Plan Review
We need to review our Local Plan every five years. We have published feedback reports from the Preferred Options consultation. Find out more about the Local Plan Review.
PSPO for city centre car parks
We consulted on the extension of the City Centre Car Parks PSPO.
We proposed to reinstate the PSPO for a further three years from 12 August 2024, so we can continue to control the prohibited activities outlined in the PSPO. These help to ensure the quality of life of those who live, visit, and work in the city centre.
The consultation closed Thursday 8 August 2024, but you can view the proposed order.
PSPO for dog walking at Hylands
We proposed a new PSPO at Hylands Park around dog walking. This was to deal with the increase in dog-related attacks and incidents and to make the park more welcoming and safer for all visitors.
The consultation closed in August 2023. You can view the Hylands dogs PSPO.
PSPO for fly posting and roadside adverts
We consulted on the extension of the Fly Posting and Roadside Advertisements PSPO.
We proposed to reinstate the PSPO for a further three years from 1 August 2024, so we can continue to control the prohibited activities outlined in the PSPO. These help to ensure the quality of life of those who live, visit, and work in the city centre.
The consultation closed at 5pm on Friday 26 July 2024, but you can still view the proposed order.
Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Essex County Council and the Essex Nature Partnership are leading the development of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for Greater Essex. The draft strategy provides a new vision for our natural spaces, including mapping of nature recovery opportunities, biodiversity priorities and key actions we can all take.
The draft strategy is now open for consultation consultation until Friday 25 October 2024.
New electricity power lines (East Anglia GREEN project)
In April 2022, National Grid launched a consultation on a project to build a 180km, 400kV electricity power line in East Anglia from Norwich to Tilbury. There will also be a new substation in Tendring.
Part of the proposed new transmission line is planned to go through the rural north and west of Chelmsford.
You can view more information on the East Anglia GREEN project page or on our new power lines page.
Bradwell B Nuclear Power Station
China Generation Nuclear Power (CGN) and EDF Energy are developing proposals to build a new nuclear power station (Bradwell B) at Bradwell-on-Sea. Some parts of the development are off-site, which will support construction, are within the Chelmsford Council area.
You can read more about the power station development.