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Virtual street market launched for independent traders
Published: Friday, 22nd May 2020Independent traders will be selling their wares at an online market, as part of the first Braintree district virtual street market being held next week.
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Braintree District Council adapt Councillor Community Grants in response to Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Published: Tuesday, 2nd June 2020Braintree District Council is supporting communities to recover as the country eases out of lockdown, by focusing this year’s Councillor Community Grant scheme on the recovery from Coronavirus.
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Braintree and Witham market to begin phased reopening from 6th June
Published: Tuesday, 2nd June 2020Braintree District Council will begin its phased reopening of Braintree and Witham markets from Saturday 6th June.
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Celebrating our community heroes for Volunteers Week
Published: Tuesday, 2nd June 2020Braintree District Council and Community360 are celebrating the selfless acts of kindness that have made a huge difference to others in the Braintree district.
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Braintree District Council has set out the next steps for its Local Plan process
Published: Tuesday, 2nd June 2020Leader of the Council, Cllr Graham Butland updated Full Council on the Local Plan
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Construction work continues as part of town centre pedestrianisation scheme
Published: Friday, 29th May 2020Preliminary works are underway as part of the £2.5million investment into Braintree town centre for the new pedestrianisation scheme.
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Horizon 120 takes another step forward
Published: Tuesday, 26th May 2020“I am delighted that we are now embarking on one of the largest and most exciting projects in our district."
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An open letter from Cllr Graham Butland
Published: Wednesday, 20th May 2020In response to the Planning Inspector's letter of May 2020
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Planning Inspector gives local authorities way forward for their joint Section One Local Plan
Published: Tuesday, 19th May 2020Planning Inspector says the proposed Garden Community on the Tendring/Colchester Border can proceed, but two others should be removed.
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Braintree children to benefit from free creative materials
Published: Wednesday, 13th May 2020The Royal Opera House Bridge is working with its art and cultures community to provide free creative materials to local children in Essex
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Braintree District Council - AGM update
Published: Wednesday, 13th May 2020There will be no Annual General Meeting for the Civic Year 2020/21
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Historic landmark Hedingham Castle lit up for Clap for Carers tribute
Published: Friday, 8th May 2020More local landmarks have been lit up blue as part of the national Clap for Carers, with the latest being the historic Hedingham Castle.
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VE DAY blog from Councillor Wendy Schmitt
Published: Wednesday, 6th May 2020A blog to mark the 75th anniversary of the Victory in Europe (VE Day) from Councillor Wendy Schmitt.
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Braintree District Council to hold its first virtual public meeting
Published: Monday, 4th May 2020Councils given new powers to hold public meetings remotely
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Business Secretary praises Braintree District Council for hard work getting support out to local businesses
Published: Friday, 1st May 2020Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy praise BDC for business support
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Leisure centres in the Braintree District donate PPE to care workers
Published: Wednesday, 29th April 2020Braintree Sport Health Club, Halstead Leisure Centre, Witham Leisure Centre and Braintree Swimming & Fitness have all contributed to the PPE appeal
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Braintree District Council has administered £21.1 million in business grants placing it in the top 15% of Local Authorities
Published: Thursday, 23rd April 2020"We’ve worked extremely hard to get this money out as quickly as possible because we know how vital this support is right now."
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Braintree District Council adopts its first Local Development Order
Published: Thursday, 23rd April 2020Braintree District Council adopts its first Local Development Order to encourage businesses onto the new Horizon 120 Business and Innovation Park planned for Great Notley.
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Braintree District Council asks public for VE Day stories and memories for online tribute
Published: Thursday, 23rd April 2020Residents in the Braintree district with family stories, photographs and memories from the Second World War are being asked to share as part of their VE Day celebrations.
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Celebrating our Braintree district heroes during COVID-19
Published: Monday, 20th April 2020Braintree District Council is looking to celebrate and say thank you to the heroes in the Braintree district who are doing incredible work in the battle against Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Heartfelt thank you messages for waste and recycling crews
Published: Friday, 17th April 2020Braintree District Council has thanked kind-hearted residents for the flurry of messages of support for waste and recycling collection crews.
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Braintree District Council makes grant payments to businesses
Published: Wednesday, 8th April 2020"We know that businesses are in desperate need of this cash which is why we’ve been working hard on getting this money paid out as quickly as possible."
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Free parking for NHS and critical key workers in Council owned car parks
Published: Monday, 6th April 2020In the face of this global pandemic, it’s essential that NHS staff and critical key workers are able to carry out their vital work without worrying about paying for car parking.
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Keep hold of any items you want to donate to charity shops
Published: Monday, 6th April 2020Waste is starting to accumulate outside some charity shops
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Braintree District Council to administer emergency grants for businesses
Published: Tuesday, 31st March 2020Braintree District Council would like to thank businesses for their patience while it administers close to 3,000 business grants in response to government guidance after the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Garden waste suspended due to coronavirus
Published: Wednesday, 25th March 2020Due to the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Braintree District Council has made the decision to suspend its garden waste collections starting 25 March.
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Council buildings to close to members of the public
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020All Braintree District Council public buildings will close to the public from Monday 23rd March 2020 until further notice following Government advice and guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Further additions to the one-way gyratory system around the Manor Street regeneration site
Published: Monday, 16th March 2020Fairfield Road and Victoria Street will be made one-way from Monday, 23 March.
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Bus passengers are advised of where to go when Braintree’s Bus Park closes
Published: Monday, 16th March 2020Temporary bus stops, positioned around the current bus park site, will be open to services from Monday, 23 March.
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UK’s first Electric Forecourt® is under construction, opening Summer 2020
Published: Tuesday, 10th March 2020Network of over 100 Electric Forecourts® across the UK will solve electric vehicle charging concerns, and pave the way for electric vehicles to become mainstream in the earliest possible time frames
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