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Cllr Graham Butland to stand down as Leader of Braintree District Council
After 22 years as Leader of Braintree District Council, Cllr Graham Butland has announced his intention to stand down as Leader at the Council’s AGM on 28 May 2026.
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Braintree District Council supports recommendation not to proceed with On Street Parking Charges proposal
The North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) Joint Committee will consider proposals to implement on-street parking changes in Braintree District at its meeting on Thursday 19 March 2026.
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Braintree District Council installs new inclusive play boards at local parks
Braintree District Council has recently installed new inclusive play boards at Brook Meadow, Sible Hedingham, Albert Moss, Rivenhall and Mill Chase, Halstead.
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New councillor elected to Braintree District Council in by-election
The results of the 2026 by-election for Coggeshall Ward.
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Local staircase supplier boosts its manufacturing capabilities thanks to rural government grant
“Supporting small rural businesses like RTH Staircases is vital for our local economy."
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March 2026 news roundup
Read the latest news and information from Contact magazine - March 2026.
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Residents urged to have their say on updated Local Plan for the Braintree district
Braintree District Council has opened its first public consultation on an updated Local Plan, inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views from Tuesday 3 March 2026.
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Braintree District Council makes improvements to facilities at Great Notley Country Park
Braintree District Council is investing in new smart locking technology at the community football pitches in Great Notley Country Park.
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New link road in Braintree to progress following approval of varied planning agreement
Plans to deliver a new link road in Braintree are moving forward, following the approval of a revised planning agreement by Braintree District Council’s Planning Committee on Tuesday 17 February 2026.
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Braintree District Council freezes its share of council tax to support residents with the cost-of-living crisis
Braintree District Council has agreed to freeze its share of council tax this year to support residents with the continuing cost-of-living crisis.