OUR Braintree District
A new campaign celebrating the people, places and opportunities that make our district a great place to live, work and visit.
Comment on the final draft Local Plan
Share your views on the Submission Draft Local Plan before 6 November
Community tree planting grant
This grant provides funding to support local organisations and community groups to plant trees and create greener, healthier spaces across the district.
Braintree District Council strengthens communities
Over the 2025-26 financial year, Braintree District Council completed 30 key projects, delivering improvements for residents, businesses and communities.
PowerUp food waste recycling
We are supporting a new Essex-wide campaign to encourage households make better use of their weekly food recycling service.
Featured news
Councillor community grants doubled
Annual councillor community grants are doubled to £3,000 and extra Pride in Neighbourhood days confirmed as OUR Braintree District, a campaign to promote the best of the district, launches.
Local Government Reorganisation
Find out the latest news and updates about local government reorganisation in Greater Essex.
Latest news
Councillor community grants doubled and more neighbourhood days of action confirmed as OUR Braintree District campaign launches
Annual councillor community grants are doubled to £3,000 and extra Pride in Neighbourhood days confirmed as OUR Braintree District, a campaign to promote the best of the district, launches
Cost of living programme delivers more than £559,000 financial impact for residents
Almost £396,000 invested in cost-of-living support has helped residents across the Braintree district access food, essential items, financial advice and health and wellbeing support during 2025/26.
