Chelmsford
§ This page provides an overview of a UK's local authority district, bringing together various information to help you better understand this district.
Chelmsford, in central Essex, is a vibrant city surrounded by villages and countryside, with the River Chelmer flowing through its centre. Known for Chelmsford Cathedral, Hylands House and Estate, and its bustling retail and cultural scene, it is a thriving urban hub with parks and waterways weaving through. The city blends modern developments with historic areas, while villages such as Writtle and Galleywood provide rural charm on its edges. Central Park and nearby countryside offer green escapes, while its history as a birthplace of radio technology adds to its character.
The local authority for this district is: Chelmsford City Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Essex is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Essex County Council.
Constituencies in Chelmsford
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Wards in Chelmsford
Chelmsford is divided into 24 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
- Boreham and The Leighs
- Broomfield and The Walthams
- Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
- Chelmsford Rural West
- Galleywood
- Goat Hall
- Great Baddow East
- Great Baddow West
- Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
- Marconi
- Moulsham and Central
- Moulsham Lodge
- Patching Hall
- Rettendon and Runwell
- South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
- South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
- South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville
- Springfield North
- St Andrews
- The Lawns
- Trinity
- Waterhouse Farm
- Writtle