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Braintree District Council

Construction work begins on Witham Leisure Centre

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Published on Friday, 17th May 2013 in Media centre news

Construction work has begun on the building of the new leisure centre in Witham this week.

Chairman's charities cheques presentation

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Published on Friday, 17th May 2013 in Chairman of the Council news

The Salvation Army and Brainwave are this year’s recipients of Braintree District Council’s Chairman’s charity fund.

New Chairman and Vice- Chairman announced

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Published on Friday, 17th May 2013 in Chairman of the Council news

Braintree District Council’s new Chairman and Vice-Chairman have now taken position.

30 years service for two Councillors

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Published on Friday, 17th May 2013 in Media centre news

Two local councillors were honoured for their 30 years of continuous service to Braintree District Council and the community.

Love Your Local Market Campaign

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Published on Friday, 10th May 2013 in Media centre news

Local Markets are taking part in the Prestigious National Love Your Local Market Campaign

Templars Together

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Published on Friday, 10th May 2013 in Media centre news

Working in partnership to keep their neighbourhood clean and tidy

Essex County Council Elections 2013

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Published on Wednesday, 1st May 2013 in Media centre news

Follow the Essex County Council elections live update

Butts at stations - Will your trip cost you £75?

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Published on Friday, 26th April 2013 in Media centre news

Braintree District Council has launched a smoking related litter campaign aimed at rail commuters who smoke to bin their butts correctly or risk a £75 fine.

Last chance to speak up on councillor numbers

Published on Thursday, 25th April 2013 in Media centre news

There are just a few days remaining for local people to have their say on the number of councillors who will represent Braintree District Council in the future.

Litter- not in our academy!

Published on Friday, 19th April 2013 in Media centre news

Pupils from Tabor Academy in Braintree are taking part in a new competition, sponsored by Braintree District Council.

Prize Draw Winner announced

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Published on Friday, 19th April 2013 in Media centre news

Braintree District Council is proud to announce the winner of the prize draw for the Loving Your High Street Awards 2013.

Green Team - recruiting now

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Published on Wednesday, 17th April 2013 in Media centre news

Local school leavers or unemployed young people, who enjoy working outdoors, can now apply for a new pre-apprenticeship programme.

Meet the Mi Community Winners

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Published on Wednesday, 17th April 2013 in Mi community news

Cheques totalling nearly £130,000 have been presented to 11 local groups to put into action plans to improve their local communities.

Helping responsible first-time buyers get a foot on the property ladder

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Published on Friday, 12th April 2013 in Media centre news

The Local Authority Mortgage Scheme

Time running out for voters

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Published on Friday, 12th April 2013 in ECC Elections news

Last chance to vote

Take the mobile coverage survey now

Published on Thursday, 4th April 2013 in Media centre news

The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SE LEP) mobile coverage survey is now open.

Springtime arrived in Braintree on Good Friday

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Published on Thursday, 4th April 2013 in Media centre news

Thanks to local businesses and the Braintree Town Team

10p parking after 3 extended for another year

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Published on Thursday, 28th March 2013 in Media centre news

The 10p parking initiative after 3pm and all day Sunday parking concessions in Braintree and Witham town centres is running for another year.

Local views sought on number of councillors for Braintree District

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Published on Thursday, 28th March 2013 in Media centre news

The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking local people how many councillors they think should represent Braintree District Council in the future.

Loving Your High Street Awards 2013 winners revealed

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Published on Thursday, 28th March 2013 in Media centre news

Announcing the peoples’ favourites

Safety Scheme receives £900 of funding

Published on Friday, 22nd March 2013 in Media centre news

Keep Safe, an initiative led by Braintree District Council which provides safe places in town centre for people with learning disabilities.

Braintree's first ever pop up shop now open

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Published on Monday, 18th March 2013 in Media centre news

Braintree’s first ever pop up shop was unveiled on Tuesday 26th March 2013 by Braintree District Council’s Town team and Ignite Business Enterprise Ltd with winning entrepreneur Elaine Newman.

Helping tenants find their ideal home-swap partner

Published on Monday, 18th March 2013 in Media centre news

Greenfields Community Housing & Braintree DC have organised a speed-dating style event on 20th March 2013 to help tenants in the district to find their ideal home-swap partner should they wish to move

Council Tax/ Business Rates bills

Published on Friday, 15th March 2013 in Council Tax news

Information on your council tax or business rates bill for 2013/14

Recycling drop in sessions

Published on Wednesday, 13th March 2013 in Recycling and Refuse news

Drop in to your local library for a chat with our Recycling Officer and pick up top recycling tips.

Changes to your benefits- new Council Tax Support Scheme

Published on Wednesday, 20th February 2013 in Media centre news

The Council and Citizens Advice Bureau work together to help residents plan their finances ahead of new Council Tax Support Scheme.

Free mobile app- Find your nearest indi card offers near you

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Published on Friday, 15th February 2013 in Media centre news

Shoppers can now access, on the move, latest offers and discounts in Braintree, Witham and Halstead and save money on their shopping.

Reduction in Council Tax by 1%

Published on Monday, 28th January 2013 in Media centre news

Braintree District Council announced it will reduce council tax rates for 2013/14 by 1% and hold this level for the following two years.

Keep up to date with the Council, on the go

Published on Friday, 25th January 2013 in Media centre news

We have developed a new mobile web app which can be accessed on www.braintree.gov.uk/mobile giving residents and visitors a one-stop shop for information and news about key local services