Be prepared for winter
We support the Government's campaign to help people 'Get Ready for Winter'. Find out suggestions on the simple things you can do to help you and your family keep warm, healthy and safe through the cold weather- as well as saving money.

‘Water Wonderful Day’ – Pupils get to grips with water conservation
Go with the Flow’, held on 23rd January at the Discovery Centre, Great Notley Country Park, gave pupils from Rayne, John Bunyan, White Court and Felsted primary schools the chance to get ‘hands-on’ with water as they discovered more about the water cycle; ways it is used and how we can conserve it

For an Olympic Year – Council funds encourage young sports people
More children and young people around the Braintree District will have the opportunity to try out a new sport or develop their skills thanks to Braintree District Council’s “Inspiring Young Sports People” fund.

Wedding Fair at Braintree Town Hall – 14th April 2012

Extra funding could bring the WOW factor to summer fetes and festivals
Braintree District Council is urging parishes, town councils and voluntary organisations in the district to make the most of new funding being offered by Essex County Council to help communities celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Adverse weather conditions- update on your waste and recycling collections
Our collection crews are working hard in difficult conditions to ensure that your refuse, recycling and food bin is emptied as normal.Follow us on Twitter for live update on your waste and recycling collections.

Council approves land offer to Network Rail
Braintree District Council has paved the way for plans for a footbridge to be built over the main London to Norwich railway line in Witham to proceed after Cabinet approved the transfer of a pocket of council-owned land to Network Rail.

11 tonnes of rubbish shifted during Powers Hall End Community Clean-up
Greenfields Community Housing and Braintree District Council teamed up on Wednesday 25th January 2011 to carry out a ‘winter blitz’ on the Powers Hall End estate in Witham and get rid of rubbish and unwanted goods. In total, over 11 tonnes of rubbish were removed.

Care home company to run Dengie Community Hall
A Witham based, limited company has succeeded in its bid to take over the running and management of Dengie Community Hall from Braintree District Council.

Hard hitting messages for car litter offenders
Braintree District Council is to launch a major campaign against car litter offenders. Hard hitting headlines such as ‘Don’t be a tosser’ on bus stops, petrol stations and refuse vehicles aim to grab the attention of passers by, highlighting that throwing litter out of a vehicle is not socially acceptable and a criminal offence.

Time to preserve Braintree town’s clock tower
Braintree District Council is leading on works to preserve the clock tower of the Grade II listed Braintree Town Hall after a recent survey revealed structural damage.

Notice of Election for the wards of Great Notley & Braintree West; Braintree South and Braintree East
Elections are to be held for District Councillors to represent the Great Notley and Braintree West; Braintree South and Braintree East Wards. If you are interested in filling one of the positions, please click to find out more.