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Shop in Witham closed after selling illegal tobacco and vapes to children
A shop that sold illegal tobacco and vapes to children has been closed down for three months by Braintree District Council.
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Planning amendment granted for revised Braintree Village shuttle bus service
Braintree District Council’s Planning Committee has approved changes to a Section 106 agreement that will support a free shuttle bus service between Braintree town centre and Braintree Village.
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Rural businesses and communities have received a £156k boost to support the delivery of local projects
Rural businesses and community groups have received a £156,202 boost thanks to grants awarded by Braintree District Council from the UK Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund.
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Applications open for nappy and continence care products collection service
"We are delighted to have already received positive feedback on the decision taken to offer this additional service and will support all our residents to adapt to the new service coming from 1 June.”
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New recycling and waste collections start across Braintree District from 1 June 2026
Braintree District Council is reminding residents that a new recycling and waste collection service will begin on 1 June 2026.
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Results of 2026 Election of County Councillors
The results of the 2026 Essex County Council elections for the Braintree district divisions.
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Vandals destroy volunteers’ work at culturally important nature reserve
Vandals have damaged wildlife protection installed by volunteers at Hoppit Mead Local Nature Reserve in Braintree.
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Poll cards for Essex County Council elections on 7 May 2026 within the Braintree district division
Joint Statement from Braintree District Council and Essex County Council: Poll cards error for Essex County Council elections on 7 May 2026 within the Braintree district division.
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Braintree District Council to improve its Bulky Waste Collection Service
Braintree District Council will introduce improvements to its Bulky Waste Collection Service from 1 April 2026.
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Government confirms five new councils for Greater Essex
The government has announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Greater Essex, confirming the county will move to five new unitary councils, subject to parliamentary approval.