Latest news
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Volunteers recognised in third awards ceremony
Published: Monday, 10th June 2019As part of National Volunteer Week volunteers across the district were recognised and celebrated at the Braintree District Volunteer Awards evening last week (Thursday 6th June).
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Have your say on Garden Community evidence
Published: Monday, 19th August 2019Have your say on additional evidence
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Local voluntary and community organisations encouraged to apply for a Health and Wellbeing grant
Published: Tuesday, 6th August 2019Braintree District Council is on the search for local voluntary, community, social enterprise organisations or individuals to apply for funding to improve residents health and wellbeing.
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Investing in Clean Streets
Published: Friday, 2nd August 2019A new urban electric vacuum cleaner has been added to Braintree District Council’s street cleansing fleet, following a government grant award.
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Hatfield Peverel Neighbourhood Plan meets important milestone
Published: Wednesday, 31st July 2019Independent examiner’s report on Hatfield Peverel’s Neighbourhood Plan has been published
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Time to make your nominations for the sixth Active Braintree Sports Awards
Published: Tuesday, 30th July 2019Active Braintree Foundation is calling for residents to nominate local sporting stars and physical activity projects as part of the annual Active Braintree Sports Awards.
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Braintree District Council and CHESS partner to combat homelessness
Published: Friday, 26th July 2019Braintree District Council Housing Options is working in partnership with CHESS to provide a rough sleeper outreach service.
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First Neighbourhood Plan in the Braintree District adopted
Published: Friday, 26th July 2019Plan can now be used when considering planning applications
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Award-winning independent consultancy finds Garden Communities a sustainable option for North Essex
Published: Tuesday, 16th July 2019Garden communities are a sustainable way to meet future housing growth, an award-winning independent planning consultant has found.
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Braintree District Council exceed customer satisfaction national average
Published: Tuesday, 16th July 2019Braintree District Council has published its annual Corporate Customer Satisfaction Survey results which shows satisfaction rates which are significantly higher than the national average.
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Free outdoor activity for families to be held at local parks this summer
Published: Friday, 12th July 2019Braintree District Council’s livewell Campaign has announced free family friendly events to keep children active during the school holidays this summer.
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Garden Community plans could support more than 21,000 jobs by 2050
Published: Tuesday, 2nd July 2019MORE than 21,000 jobs could be created over the next 30 years across North Essex as a result of proposed Garden Communities, leading economic consultants have said.
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Witham Street Market set to return this month
Published: Monday, 1st July 2019A popular street market will be returning to Witham as Braintree District Council announce three new dates over the summer.
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Transit system to better connect North Essex
Published: Monday, 1st July 2019A new rapid transit system forms part of Local Plan proposals for three new Garden Communities across North Essex – details of which are set to be published this week.
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UK’s first ‘Electric Forecourt’ coming to Braintree
Published: Monday, 24th June 2019GRIDSERVE Sustainable Energy Limited, has announced that it plans to create the UK’s first solar-powered electric vehicle charging forecourt next to the Horizon 120, Business & Innovation Park.
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I-Construct Innovation Hub planning application submitted
Published: Thursday, 13th June 2019Braintree District Council has submitted a planning application for the I-Construct Innovation Hub - a centre of excellence for construction innovation, planned for Braintree, which will support businesses and create jobs across the Greater South East region.
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Successful prosecution for Braintree District Council
Published: Monday, 10th June 2019Braintree District Council was successful in taking legal action against the following person for fly-tipping under Section 34 (2A) Environmental Protection Act 1990 Part II.
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Recycling / Malaysia
Published: Wednesday, 5th June 2019Our response to the BBC's War on Plastic with Hugh and Anita
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Businesses fully occupy Osier House
Published: Monday, 3rd June 2019Braintree District Council has announced that five businesses have moved in to the office suites in Osier House, the recently built rural business hub in Sible Hedingham.
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Horizon 120 goes from strength to strength
Published: Friday, 24th May 2019The Marshgate Group, a commercial property developer, has announced that it plans to develop up to 20 acres of land to deliver the vision for Horizon 120, Business and Innovation Park.
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Bring ID to vote at the local elections on May 2, 2019
Published: Tuesday, 30th April 2019Reminder for this Thursday's election
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Local charities presented with funds raised during Chairman’s civic year
Published: Monday, 25th March 2019Chairman marks 10 months in the role with cheque presentation
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The Business of Technology Services is a Global Success
Published: Friday, 15th March 2019Braintree District Council’s officers and members visited Arrow Electronics Inc. last month as part of an engagement tour with local businesses.
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Neighbourhood Plan takes a step forward
Published: Tuesday, 12th March 2019First neighbourhood plan in the district to proceed to a local referendum
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Work completed on revamped shopping area
Published: Thursday, 7th March 2019Rundown shopping precinct in Witham refreshed
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Manor Street development
Published: Thursday, 7th March 2019Latest details for the Manor Street development in Braintree
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Braintree District Council achieves Park Mark safety award for car parks
Published: Tuesday, 5th March 2019All council-owned car parks across the Braintree district have retained national awards for their safety and accessibility for the sixth consecutive year.
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Nominate your unsung hero at the Braintree District’s community volunteer awards
Published: Tuesday, 5th March 2019Nominations are now officially open for the Braintree District Volunteer Awards
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Time and compassion given for a slower shopping experience in Braintree
Published: Wednesday, 27th February 2019Retailers in George Yard shopping centre in Braintree will be trialling a weekly, slow shopping experience which starts on Thursday 28th February from 2pm-4pm.
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Travelodge will bring jobs and visitors to Braintree
Published: Wednesday, 27th February 2019Big national chain signs up for Manor Street development.
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