Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Latest information and updates relating to Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex.
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Over the last three years, Braintree District Council has awarded £739,425 in Government grants to local businesses and community groups
Over the last three years, Braintree District Council has awarded 45 organisations £739,425 from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity and Rural England Prosperity Fund.
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Braintree District Council announces new Leisure Services Provider
Braintree District Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Freedom Leisure as its new provider for leisure services across the district, commencing on 1 September 2025.
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Social Supermarket launches in White Colne
A pop-up social supermarket providing access to affordable groceries has launched at White Colne Village Hall.
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Local Plan Sub-Committee set to consider site proposals for updated Braintree District Local Plan
Next week marks the start of committee meetings set to consider development site proposals for allocation in the updated Local Plan for the Braintree district.
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Ten Braintree schools receive funding for green projects
The Braintree District Cultural Education Partnership (BDCEP) awarded funding for ten green projects at the third annual Schools Eco Event.
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Halstead Empire Theatre installs new digital projector
Halstead Empire Theatre has credited a new digital projector with increasing ticket sales, allowing them to show more recent films at their independent theatre.
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Government feedback on Essex councils reorganisation interim plan offers ‘the green light to work toward final proposals’
Government officials have responded positively to initial plans for the reorganisation of Greater Essex’s 15 existing local authorities into new ‘unitary’ councils.
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Braintree District Council announce Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2025-26
Braintree District Council has announced that it’s Chairman for the year ahead will be Cllr Justin Wrench and Vice-Chairman will be Cllr Lyn Walters at it’s Annual General Meeting on Monday 28 April.
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New chapter begins at Stambourne swimming pool thanks to rural government grant
Spring Croft swimming pool in Stambourne has extended its venue thanks to a £36,350 grant awarded by Braintree District Council from the UK Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund.
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Braintree District Council Chairman holds community event at Braintree District Museum
Outgoing Braintree District Council Chairman, Cllr Lyn Walters, held a ‘Chairman’s Community Showcase’ on Thursday 24 April at Braintree District Museum
