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Local staircase supplier boosts its manufacturing capabilities thanks to rural government grant
“Supporting small rural businesses like RTH Staircases is vital for our local economy."
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March 2026 news roundup
Read the latest news and information from Contact magazine - March 2026.
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Residents urged to have their say on updated Local Plan for the Braintree district
Braintree District Council has opened its first public consultation on an updated Local Plan, inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views from Tuesday 3 March 2026.
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Braintree District Council makes improvements to facilities at Great Notley Country Park
Braintree District Council is investing in new smart locking technology at the community football pitches in Great Notley Country Park.
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New link road in Braintree to progress following approval of varied planning agreement
Plans to deliver a new link road in Braintree are moving forward, following the approval of a revised planning agreement by Braintree District Council’s Planning Committee on Tuesday 17 February 2026.
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Braintree District Council freezes its share of council tax to support residents with the cost-of-living crisis
Braintree District Council has agreed to freeze its share of council tax this year to support residents with the continuing cost-of-living crisis.
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Chairman’s Community Showcase returns for 2026
The Chairman of Braintree District Council, Cllr Justin Wrench, will be hosting a Community Showcase following the success of last year’s event.
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Braintree District Council announce spring job fair
Braintree District Council in partnership with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a spring job fair which will take place at Queen’s Hall in Halstead this March.
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Braintree District Council launches third year of garden waste subscription service
Garden waste subscriptions open today for another year of collections, from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
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Braintree District Council proposes freeze on council tax to support residents
Braintree District Council is proposing a freeze on council tax to support residents with the continuing cost-of-living crisis.