diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 8accc9054..f8d117d2b 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@
 - [ ] I have not referenced individuals, products or companies in any commits, directly or indirectly
 - [ ] I have not added data or restricted code in any commits, directly or indirectly
 - [ ] I have updated the docstring of any public function/class/model changed
-- [ ] I have added the PR number to the change description in the changelog fragment, e.g. `Enable feature XXX ([#1](https://github.com/mckinsey/vizro/pull/1))` (if applicable)
 - [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes (if applicable)
 
 ## Types of changes
diff --git a/tools/check_package_release.py b/tools/check_package_release.py
index 804f10484..a501080ff 100644
--- a/tools/check_package_release.py
+++ b/tools/check_package_release.py
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ def _check_no_dev_version(package_name, package_version):
 
         if _check_no_dev_version(package_name, package_version) and _check_no_version_pypi(
             package_name, package_version
-            ):
+        ):
             if new_release:
                 sys.exit("Cannot release two packages at the same time. Please modify your PR.")
             new_release = True
diff --git a/vizro-core/CHANGELOG.md b/vizro-core/CHANGELOG.md
index 6f19daf7b..303c6f7fb 100644
--- a/vizro-core/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/vizro-core/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ See the fragment files in the [changelog.d directory](https://github.com/mckinse
 ## Changed
 
 - Move creation of `dash.page_registry` to `Dashboard.pre_build` ([#74](https://github.com/mckinsey/vizro/pull/74))
+
 - Change the default collapsible behavior and highlighting color of the selected accordion group ([#74](https://github.com/mckinsey/vizro/pull/74))
 
 ## Fixed
@@ -144,11 +145,17 @@ See the fragment files in the [changelog.d directory](https://github.com/mckinse
 ## Added
 
 - Add Vizro templates and enable choice of `light` and `dark` themes
+
 - Enable integration of plotly express charts within Graph
+
 - Enable data connections via Kedro data catalog
+
 - Add ModelManager and DataManager class
+
 - Add the Vizro class and enable parsing and running a dashboard
+
 - Add the following pydantic models:
+
   - Action
   - Button
   - Card
@@ -165,4 +172,5 @@ See the fragment files in the [changelog.d directory](https://github.com/mckinse
   - RangeSlider
   - Slider
   - VizroBaseModel
+
 - Enable the addition and usage of custom components and custom charts
diff --git a/vizro-core/changelog.d/20231026_130425_antony.milne_scriv.md b/vizro-core/changelog.d/20231026_130425_antony.milne_scriv.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..e07d7d130
--- /dev/null
+++ b/vizro-core/changelog.d/20231026_130425_antony.milne_scriv.md
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+<!--
+A new scriv changelog fragment.
+
+Uncomment the section that is right (remove the HTML comment wrapper).
+-->
+
+<!--
+### Removed
+
+- A bullet item for the Removed category with a link to the relevant PR at the end of your entry, e.g. Enable feature XXX ([#1](https://github.com/mckinsey/vizro/pull/1))
+
+-->
+<!--
+### Added
+
+- A bullet item for the Added category with a link to the relevant PR at the end of your entry, e.g. Enable feature XXX ([#1](https://github.com/mckinsey/vizro/pull/1))
+
+-->
+<!--
+### Changed
+
+- A bullet item for the Changed category with a link to the relevant PR at the end of your entry, e.g. Enable feature XXX ([#1](https://github.com/mckinsey/vizro/pull/1))
+
+-->
+<!--
+### Deprecated
+
+- A bullet item for the Deprecated category with a link to the relevant PR at the end of your entry, e.g. Enable feature XXX ([#1](https://github.com/mckinsey/vizro/pull/1))
+
+-->
+<!--
+### Fixed
+
+- A bullet item for the Fixed category with a link to the relevant PR at the end of your entry, e.g. Enable feature XXX ([#1](https://github.com/mckinsey/vizro/pull/1))
+
+-->
+<!--
+### Security
+
+- A bullet item for the Security category with a link to the relevant PR at the end of your entry, e.g. Enable feature XXX ([#1](https://github.com/mckinsey/vizro/pull/1))
+
+-->
diff --git a/vizro-core/changelog.d/new_fragment.md.j2 b/vizro-core/changelog.d/new_fragment.md.j2
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..6ca28d646
--- /dev/null
+++ b/vizro-core/changelog.d/new_fragment.md.j2
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+<!--
+A new scriv changelog fragment.
+
+Uncomment the section that is right (remove the HTML comment wrapper).
+-->
+
+{% for cat in config.categories -%}
+<!--
+### {{ cat }}
+
+- A bullet item for the {{ cat }} category with a link to the relevant PR at the end of your entry, e.g. Enable feature XXX ([#1](https://github.com/mckinsey/vizro/pull/1))
+
+-->
+{% endfor -%}
diff --git a/vizro-core/changelog.d/scriv.ini b/vizro-core/changelog.d/scriv.ini
index 67617bf26..3756b7e4e 100644
--- a/vizro-core/changelog.d/scriv.ini
+++ b/vizro-core/changelog.d/scriv.ini
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
 [scriv]
 version = literal: src/vizro/__init__.py: __version__
 format = md
+categories = Highlights ✨, Removed, Added, Changed, Deprecated, Fixed, Security