As responsibility for services in your area is divided between your district and county council, we’ve provided key contact numbers for departments in both councils, or highlighted which council is solely responsible.
Not sure who to contact?
Use the switchboard number or try the district council or county council’s A-Z services.
| Contact details | District council | County council |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Chelmsford Borough Council | Essex County Council |
| Address |
Civic Centre Duke Street Chelmsford CM1 1JE |
County Hall Market Road Chelmsford CM1 1LX |
| Switchboard | 01245 606606 | 08457 430 430 |
| Fax | 01245 606693 | Not published |
| Website | Visit the district council’s website | Visit the county council’s website |
| Departments | District council | County council |
|---|---|---|
| For further information, visit the A-Z of council services for your district council or your county council. | ||
| Council Tax enquiries | 01245 606780 | District council |
| Customer Services | 01245 606606 | 08457 430 430 |
| Schools - general | County council | 0845 603 7630 |
| Electoral register | 01245 606447 | District council |
| Housing | 01245 606644 | District council |
| Housing Benefit | 01245 606879 | District council |
| Planning | 01245 606826 | 08457 603 7624 |
| Recycling | 01245 606594 | 0845 603 7625 |
| Refuse | 01245 615800 | District council |
| Parking | 01245 606710 | District council |
| Roads | County council | 08457 603 7631 |
| Social Services | County council | 0845 603 7630 |
Should more power be given to local authorities from central government? Are regional assemblies the way forward? Give your opinion on Conversations.