Staying as we are now isn’t an option.

This is your opportunity to let the Government know what you want. 🗣️

Take part: consult.communities.gov.uk/local-govern...

The maps up top show how the different proposals would look. 🗺️

Read more about all the proposals here: www.essexlgrhub.org/stronger-gre...

This protects Chelmsford's unique culture, identity and sense of community. It means local voices will continue to shape local priorities. 🫶

We want you to have a say in what happens next. The government will be asking for your thoughts later this year. We'll be sure to share this when they do.

Biggest doesn't mean best. So we’re backing a Mid Essex council made up of Chelmsford, Brentwood and Maldon. 🏠

Other proposals would mean Chelmsford is part of a much larger council with more areas merged together. 🏘️

Ello!

We have, but we're not seeing much action. Do people want to hear from councils on Bluesky? We're not so sure!

Once nearly extinct, black bees are Britain's only native honeybee, and still face the threat of imported honeybees species. Conservation efforts for black bees are ongoing. We don't see it as either/or.

We have 17 Green Flag parks and a number of registered nature reserves across the Chelmsford area which support many kinds of bee. The single Civic Centre hive contributes to pollination in inner-city locations.

The draft Statement of Community Involvement is here (see the top link in the Supporting Files section, and the Make Your Comments link to have your say):
consult.chelmsford.gov.uk/kse/event/38...

More information:
citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/give-y...

The consultation runs till Thursday 9 October. 🙏

Here's what's happening:

1. We have to update our Statement of Community Involvement every 5 years

2. The latest update will soon be due

3. We want you to look at a draft of the new statement, and share your comments with us

Under the 5-council model, Chelmsford would join up with neighbouring Maldon and Brentwood and part of Essex County Council to form a new Mid Essex Council.

Councils must submit proposals to the UK government by 26 September.

You can read the proposals online:
www.essexlgrhub.org/proposals

Mobile phones across the country should vibrate and make a loud siren sound for about 10 seconds. They will also receive a text message. More info:
www.gov.uk/alerts/publi...