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07/04/2026

People are sometimes worried about the cost of charging electric vehicles, but it is significantly cheaper than filling up a petrol or diesel vehicle.

Switching to an EV can save you about £750 a year in fuel costs.

The price of buying used EVs has also dropped by over 30% since 2022.

Are you considering going electric with your next car?

Find out more at: https://letstalkessexsustainabletravel.co.uk/electrifying-essex-campaign

01/04/2026

Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership invites you to join us on Friday, 3 May, for a special evening of live folk music aboard the Flitch Line.

This unique travelling event features performances from The Silburys and Scott Dolling, offering passengers an opportunity to enjoy live entertainment while journeying through the North Essex countryside for only £5!

Two musical round trips will operate during the evening and are included in your ticket:

📍 Witham departure at 18:26, arriving in Braintree at 18:43
📍 Return from Braintree at 18:59
📍 Second round trip departing Witham at 19:26, returning at 20:16

Refreshments will be available to purchase on board.

This event is becoming increasingly popular and remaining seats are limited.

Book your tickets below:

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31/03/2026

Do you want to find out more about electric vehicles?

If you're considering switching to an EV, why not come along to our first ever Electrifying Essex Event?⚡️

Run in partnership with Let’s Experience Electric, the event is taking place at Colchester Park and Ride on Saturday 18 July 2026.

Find out more about EVs, hear from industry experts, meet local car dealers and even take a test drive 🚗

To reserve your place, register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/electrifying-essex-event-tickets-1981432108776?aff=oddtdtcreator

31/03/2026

Brilliant news for sustainable travel in Essex!

🔄Hamburger roundabout to reduce congestion
🚌New bus priority lanes
🚸Better walking and cycling routes around the junction
🚗Expansion to Sandon Park and Ride site

All improvements to the Army and Navy, Chelmsford

We're developing an £81 million Sustainable Transport Package that will make journeys safer, greener and healthier. This includes a new hamburger roundabout designed to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion at this busy junction.

There will also be new bus priority lanes and better walking and cycling routes at and around the junction.

The Sandon Park and Ride site will be expanded to support future growth and to help more people travel into the city centre. The planned expansion of Chelmer Valley Park and Ride will not go ahead as part of this work so that the rest of the project can stay on track and within budget.

Planning permission was granted in November 2024. Detailed design work is now complete and we expect to publish compulsory purchase orders next month.

A new video has been released showing plans to transform the Army and Navy junction in Chelmsford, which you can find on our YouTube channel.

27/03/2026

Have you got a suggested location for a new electric vehicle charging point in Essex?

We are beginning a new £8.3 million programme to install 5,000 new public charging points across the county by 2031.

If you have a suggested location, please share it with us by completing our simple online form at: https://letstalkessexsustainabletravel.co.uk/request-a-charging-point

24/03/2026

Big congratulations to the Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership who celebrated some amazing achievements last week at the annual Community Rail awards. And a special shout-out to Jayne who won the Board's Special Recognition Award for 15 years of service. Brilliant 🙌🙌
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Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership

19/03/2026

🌷 Spring onto your bike this Spring! 🚴‍♀️

Join us at St Nicholas Square, Colchester on Saturday 28th March for a mini festival of cycling!

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just getting started, there’s something for everyone:

✨ Free bike security marking
🚲 Refurbished bikes for sale
🤝 Meet local cycling groups and communities

Come along, bring your bike, and be part of the movement toward a safer, greener, healthier journeys!

https://cyclecolchester.co.uk/events/spring-onto-your-bike/

19/03/2026

People are often worried about the range of electric vehicles, but did you know the average new EV has a range of over 200 miles?

We are also Electrifying Essex with more than 5,000 new public charging points. This will support people without access to home charging and help provide convenient access for drivers to charge their vehicles when they're away from home or on a longer journey.

Find out more via the link in the comments.

17/03/2026

Since launching, DigiGo has been supporting residents across rural and suburban areas, helping people reach essential health appointments, education, employment and social activities. 🚍

They are recently celebrating reaching 150,000 passenger journeys, which is an outstanding achievement! 🎉

It has no fixed routes or timetables. Instead, it offers flexible, on‑demand travel that can be booked instantly or up to 7 days in advance, giving you transport exactly when you need it.

Join the thousands already choosing DigiGo, and have a look for more information below!

DigiGo is a shared public transport service which offers on-demand or pre-bookable travel in parts of Essex. There is no fixed route or timetable, which puts you in control of your journey. DigiGo operates 7 days a week, from 6am to 10pm on weekdays and from 7am to 10pm on weekends - we've got you c...

13/03/2026

Installing more public EV charging points is vital in both supporting people without access to home charging and providing convenient access for drivers to recharge their electric vehicles when they're away from home or on a long journey.

Click the link in the comments to find out more about how we are Electrifying Essex.

10/03/2026

We're pleased to have launched our new Electrifying Essex campaign, highlighting the benefits of electric vehicles and the support available to help you go electric.

The campaign comes as we begin an ambitious £8.3 million programme to install 5,000 new public EV charging points across the county by 2031.

Over the coming weeks we'll be sharing the advantages of EVs, tackling some of the common myths and misconceptions, and keeping you updated about the new charging points coming to Essex.

Stay tuned and find out more via the link in the comments.

06/03/2026

Thank you for joining us at our fun and interactive Health and Wellbeing Festival, which also included our annual awards ceremony.

The event featured a wide range of engaging activities for children, young people and school staff, all supported by local providers who promote a whole school approach to health and wellbeing.

Our aim was to showcase health and wellbeing opportunities and, most importantly, to create a space where children and young people could feel inspired and empowered to facilitate positive change.