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3,000 children receive resources to halt obesity
Published: Monday, 9th July 2018Over 3,000 children receive free information booklets, lunch boxes and water bottles this week as part of an initiative to get kids living well.
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New rural homes boost in Halstead
Published: Friday, 29th June 2018Scores of people on the housing register are moving into new modern homes in Halstead thanks to a housing association’s plan to make rural housing affordable.
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Planning inspector confirms housing growth figure for North Essex
Published: Friday, 29th June 2018Planning inspectorate confirms the amount of new houses which need to be built across north Essex
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Successful prosecutions for Braintree District Council
Published: Tuesday, 26th June 2018Braintree District Council was successful in taking legal action against the following people for fly-tipping and associated offences last week under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
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Have a Field Day at one of our Braintree District parks
Published: Wednesday, 20th June 2018Come and celebrate our parks and open spaces this 'Have a Field Day' on Saturday 7th July.
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Planning Inspector reports on North Essex Garden Community plans
Published: Friday, 15th June 2018Planning Inspector's report published
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Awards honour community volunteer heroes
Published: Wednesday, 13th June 2018Community volunteers were celebrated last Thursday (7th June) at the second Braintree District Volunteer Awards 2018.
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A120 favoured route backed by district council
Published: Friday, 8th June 2018The announcement of a favoured route for the A120 project has been backed by Braintree District Council.
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Manor Street redevelopment takes major step forward
Published: Tuesday, 5th June 2018A detailed planning application is expected to be submitted next month
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Success of Easter Heritage Hunt now a permanent offer at Braintree Museum
Published: Tuesday, 5th June 2018The Easter Heritage Hunt, a collaboration between Braintree Museum and Braintree District Council, was such a success that it has been decided to make it a permanent offer at the Museum.
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The best vineyards – Grape & Grain Trail
Published: Friday, 1st June 2018Celebrate English Wine Week in style by taking a tour or two this weekend at vineyards near you.
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From prosecco to pizza, here’s what to expect at the Braintree Street Market this weekend
Published: Tuesday, 29th May 2018The popular Braintree Street Market is set to return next Saturday 2nd June which will see the finest street food and drink vendors, handmade gifts and crafts.
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Taxi drivers to have CCTV installed in cabs, thanks to partnership funding
Published: Friday, 18th May 2018Three taxi drivers have taken up the opportunity to have CCTV cameras inside their vehicles for the first time in a bid to improve the safety of drivers and passengers.
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Livewell Child joins the 'Big Grow'
Published: Wednesday, 16th May 2018Braintree District Council has secured 60 FREE grow your own packs from Innocent for each of its Livewell Child schools.
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More homes and businesses in the Braintree District to benefit from superfast broadband
Published: Monday, 14th May 2018A huge boost in superfast broadband coverage has been secured for homes and businesses across the Braintree District, bringing more jobs, investment and economic benefits to the district.
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Livewell ‘takes over’ parkrun
Published: Monday, 14th May 2018Employees from Braintree District Council will be volunteering at the Great Notley parkrun at Great Notley Country Park on Saturday 19th May.
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Colne Valley Railway funding going full steam ahead
Published: Tuesday, 8th May 2018Lots in the pipeline for tourist attraction Colne Valley Railway after securing a £1.7 million grant thanks to Braintree District Council.
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Election of District Councillors
Published: Friday, 4th May 20182018 by-election results
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New Chairman and Vice Chairman elected for Braintree District Council
Published: Wednesday, 25th April 2018Councillor Vanessa Santomauro has been announced as the new Chairman for Braintree District Council, with Councillor Angela Kilmartin taking her place as Vice Chairman.
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Kids get cooking in Livewell Child schools
Published: Monday, 23rd April 2018Braintree district schools involved in the Livewell Child project have set up cooking clubs for their pupils to help teach them about healthy eating.
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Town hall seeks fellow 90-year-olds to celebrate birthday year
Published: Wednesday, 11th April 2018Braintree Town Hall is turning 90!
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Making waves for the first Aqua Fitness Conference in Essex this May
Published: Tuesday, 10th April 2018The third UK Aquatic Fitness Conference has been announced and will be taking place in Braintree on Sunday 27th May 2018.
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New street market proved a hit with residents and traders
Published: Tuesday, 3rd April 2018A new street market brought a huge buzz to Braintree Town Centre at the weekend as residents from across the district came along to enjoy gourmet food and drink from local businesses.
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New agreement secures bright future for local museums
Published: Tuesday, 27th March 2018Braintree District Museum Trust to gain more security and autonomy
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Braintree District Council to bring business start-up units in-house as business support agency closes
Published: Tuesday, 27th March 2018Ignite Business no longer economically viable after changes to the way businesses access support.
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Successful partnership funding bid set to continue to benefit victims of domestic abuse
Published: Thursday, 22nd March 2018Vulnerable victims of domestic abuse are to continue to benefit from increased support across north-east Essex.
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Braintree District could benefit from £100m infrastructure investment
Published: Wednesday, 21st March 2018Announcement shows central government commitment to garden communities
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Campaign launches today promoting self-referrals on Connect Well Essex
Published: Wednesday, 21st March 2018Braintree District Council and the Livewell campaign are supporting the roll out of a new self-referral tool on Connect Well Essex.
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A new monthly street market is coming to Braintree
Published: Monday, 19th March 2018Inspired by the growing street food trend, Braintree District Council are building a monthly street market in Braintree in a bid to enhance and revitalise the market offering in the town.
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Braintree District Job Fair attracts hundreds of jobseekers
Published: Monday, 19th March 2018‘A fantastic event and a great success’ was the feedback from residents and businesses at the latest Braintree District Job Fair held on Saturday (17th March).
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