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Have your say on parish boundaries
Published: Monday, 31st July 2017The first wide-ranging review of parish boundaries in more than 30 years
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Spa Road improvements take a step forward
Published: Monday, 7th August 2017Improvements to Spa Road shops area gains planning permission
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Protecting our open spaces from illegal encampments
Published: Monday, 31st July 2017Council to secure a number of potentially vulnerable council-owned open spaces
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Have your say on community transport service fees and charges
Published: Monday, 31st July 2017Have your say before 5pm on Friday 15th September 2017.
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Primary schools recognised for going green and boosting the nation’s recycling
Published: Tuesday, 25th July 2017Primary schools in the District have been rewarded for their commitment to recycling as part of a recycling rewards scheme.
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Nominate your Braintree District Sporting Hero
Published: Monday, 24th July 2017The Active Braintree Sports & Physical Activity Awards are back for the fourth year running and residents are being called on to nominate their sporting stars for a prestigious award.
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Grape and Grain Trail takes visitors on a tour of the finest local producers
Published: Friday, 21st July 2017Thousands of people turned up to discover wines, beers and spirits from the finest local producers at the Essex Festival of Food and Drink 2017 last weekend.
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Town shops get Potter fever thanks to museum
Published: Wednesday, 19th July 2017Braintree businesses take part in School for Witchcraft and Wizardry trail
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Support Braintree Primary Schools - Tesco Bags of Help Voting Open
Published: Monday, 17th July 2017Support Beckers Green Primary School, Lyons Hall Primary School and John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery - voting ends 31st August!
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Grape and Grain Trail
Published: Wednesday, 12th July 2017Celebrating some of the area’s finest local producers
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Love John Ray Park with Improved Fitness Trail
Published: Friday, 7th July 2017Residents of Braintree will be treated to a new fitness trail, providing opportunities for free, fun, physical activity workouts. The equipment will provide residents with an affordable option to exercise outdoors.
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New email service where residents will be able to receive the information that really matters to them
Published: Thursday, 6th July 2017Residents and businesses in the Braintree District have been signing up for a new email update on topics of their choice.
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Show your love for your park this #LoveParks Week
Published: Wednesday, 5th July 2017Join in with the 100 million visits to UK parks this #LoveParks Week (14 -23 July) and tell the world why you love your park.
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Braintree Swimming & Fitness celebrates pools reopening with free fun for all the family
Published: Monday, 3rd July 2017Following repair work and complete resurfacing of its two pools, Braintree Swimming & Fitness is offering free swim and activities on Saturday 22nd and 23rd July for the inconvenience caused.
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Community Transport Scheme’s fees and charges to be discussed at Cabinet
Published: Friday, 30th June 2017Braintree District Council is considering increasing its fees and charges for its community transport service after external funding for the service fell by more than £15,000
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Braintree Town Centre businesses together towards a new stronger future
Published: Monday, 26th June 2017"If everyone plays their part... this town can become something quite special"
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Braintree District Council highly commended for Innovation at MJ Awards 2017
Published: Monday, 19th June 2017Braintree District Council has been highly commended for Innovation at a leading local government awards ceremony.
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New Chairman announces his chosen charities for the year
Published: Friday, 16th June 2017Councillor Stephen Kirby, Chairman of Braintree District Council has announced his chosen charities to support during his Civic year 2017/18; Action for Family Carers and First Stop.
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Redevelopment opportunities for Braintree on show
Published: Thursday, 15th June 2017A public exhibition was held on Thursday, June 15 to show the redevelopment opportunities for the area behind Braintree Town Hall.
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Take action to improve air quality and reduce pollution as part of National Clean Air Day
Published: Tuesday, 13th June 2017The first ever National Clean Air Day (NCAD) will take place this Thursday (15th June), encouraging people to take action to make the air cleaner and healthier for everyone.
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Results for UK Parliament General Election - Braintree & Witham constituencies
Published: Friday, 9th June 2017Results of UK Parliamentary General Election 2017
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Braintree District Draft Local Plan goes to public consultation
Published: Wednesday, 7th June 2017Braintree District Draft Local Plan goes to public consultation next week
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CEO Nicola Beach to leave Braintree District Council to take up new role
Published: Tuesday, 6th June 2017CEO Nicola Beach to leave Braintree District Council
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Refreshed plans for new GP's surgery to be revealed at public exhibition next month
Published: Thursday, 25th May 2017Braintree District Council will exhibit its refreshed plans for the area behind the Town Hall in Braintree during a public exhibition next month (Thursday, June 15th).
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Free outdoor challenge for families in Braintree during May half term
Published: Monday, 15th May 2017Braintree District Council’s Livewell Campaign is organising a free, family friendly navigation challenge that is educational and fun and gives children a sense of adventure.
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Update: Closure of all three pools at Braintree Swim and Fitness Centre to minimise future disruption
Published: Thursday, 11th May 2017The teaching pool and leisure pool at the Braintree Swim and Fitness Centre closure will be extended.
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East of England Co-op donates fruit and veg to Richard De Clare School
Published: Wednesday, 10th May 2017Braintree District Council and Essex County Council are leading on an innovative project called Livewell Child with the aim to help children achieve a healthier weight in the Braintree District.
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Dementia Awareness events announced
Published: Wednesday, 10th May 2017The Braintree District Dementia Action Alliance is busy preparing for a number of public events to mark Dementia Awareness Week (14th-20th May 2017).
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Next milestone reached for local plan
Published: Monday, 8th May 2017Next stage of the local plan process
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Election of County Councillors
Published: Friday, 5th May 2017The results of the 2017 Essex County Council elections
Council and democracy news
