The Green Party has agreed to step aside for the Liberal Democrats in the Chelmsford constituency, it was announced today.

As part of Unite to Remain, the Liberal Democrats have made an arrangement with The Green Party and Plaid Cymru to step aside for pro-Remain candidates in 60 seats across England and Wales.

Across the country the Liberal Democrats will stand aside in 13 constituencies so that there is a clear pro-Remain candidate. In turn, in 43 constituencies other parties will stand aside for a Liberal Democrat candidate.

Welcoming today's announcement, Liberal Democrat candidate for Chelmsford, Marie Goldman said:

This election is a once in a generation opportunity to reshape our politics, and give hope to the millions of people who want a fairer, brighter future. Here in Chelmsford, more and more people are moving to support Marie Goldman as the next MP.

That's why we have launched our campaign slogan: Stop Brexit. Build a brighter future. Sign up to help here.

Cllrs Jennie Lardge and Eleanor Sampson will be holding councillor surgeries for Waterhouse Farm ward on the first Saturday of each month (beginning the 7 September 2019) at Costa Coffee, 8 Chelmsford Clocktower, Clocktower Retail Park, Westway, Chelmsford CM1 3FJ

If you have something you think that the councillors can help you with or you would like to meet them and have a chat please do go along.

Your Lib Dem Councillors will be at St Lukes Church, Moulsham Lodge on the first Saturday of each month from 11:00 - 12:00. Residents are welcome to drop in to discuss issues or just for a chat.

Chelmsford's young people are being offered a range of opportunities to keep fit. The City Council offers many different facilities, with admissions policies that are more generous than private sector gyms and has revised its pricing to help young people.

Most private gyms are only available for those aged 16 years or older. The council's gym at Riverside is, however, more generous and is available to ALL 14 and 15-year olds until 5:30pm on weekdays. After that time, 14 and 15 year olds need to be accompanied by an adult, because that is the busiest time at the gym. The Council serves ALL residents of the district, not just leisure scheme members, and has to accommodate diverse interests, different needs and competing demands for space.

Smita Rajesh is fighting hard for Marconi ward residents, in the upcoming byelection on 7th November. Smita is working closely with sitting Lib Dem Councillor Jude Deakin.

Commented Smita, "I am delighted to be working with Cllr. Jude Deakin and the Lib Dem team on the issues that concern residents in this part of Chelmsford. On the doorsteps you've told us of your unhappiness with the way Conservatives have managed local services and how they often take votes for granted.

Essex County Council is preparing to demolish Chelmsford's Army & Navy flyover and specialist firms are coming forward to express an interest in the work. ECC announced last month that the flyover would stay closed after a detailed engineering report revealed new defects within its concrete foundations.

Chelmsford City theatres have a wide range of productions on this autumn. Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate Cllr. Marie Goldman attended the opening night of 'Friendsical'.

Marie said, "Friends was such a big part of my early twenties, so I'm very, VERY excited to be at Chelmsford Civic Theatre for the opening night of 'Friendsical'!