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Mixed-use Manor Street project reaches significant milestone
Published: Thursday, 26th July 2018Manor Street planning application submitted
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Have your say on the future of Braintree town centre
Published: Monday, 3rd September 2018Residents, businesses, market traders and visitors are being urged to have their say on whether pedestrianising Market Place and most of Braintree High Street would make Braintree a better place.
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A120 Millennium Way Slip Road works begin this autumn
Published: Wednesday, 29th August 2018Preliminary work to create two new slip roads on the A120 close to Braintree is set to start this autumn.
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Businesses achieving success on our doorstep
Published: Tuesday, 28th August 2018There has never been a better time to do business in our district.
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National haulier fined after serious health and safety breaches
Published: Wednesday, 15th August 2018A National Haulier was fined £120,000 after pleading guilty to health and safety failings which resulted in serious injuries to an employee.
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Time to make your nominations for the fifth Active Braintree Sports Awards
Published: Monday, 30th July 2018Braintree District Council is calling for residents to nominate local sporting stars as part of the annual Active Braintree Sports Awards.
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Popular street market is extending to Witham
Published: Friday, 27th July 2018A street market which has proved a hit with Braintree residents is now being extended to Witham.
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Spa Road project starts onsite
Published: Tuesday, 24th July 2018Spa Road shop area gets some TLC
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Braintree District Council to continue with its garden community work to protect its towns and villages
Published: Monday, 23rd July 2018Local Plan Next Steps
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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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Life-changing fund re-opens for applications
Published: Monday, 18th June 2018A charitable fund that has already channelled £215,000 into the Braintree District is calling on community organisations to apply for grants in the latest round.
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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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