Latest news
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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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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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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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Easter Heritage Hunt to Highlight Braintree’s Rich History
Published: Monday, 19th March 2018Braintree District Museum and Braintree District Council have collaborated again to put together a free Braintree Easter Heritage Hunt for all the family to enjoy.
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Single Person Discount – Use it or lose it
Published: Wednesday, 14th March 2018Braintree District Council is writing to all residents who receive Single Person Council Tax Discount asking them to update their details, along with their 2018 annual bills.
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Your chance to nominate the best of Braintree District’s community volunteers
Published: Monday, 12th March 2018Nominations are now officially open for the Braintree District Volunteer Awards that celebrate the valuable contribution volunteers make to the district.
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Braintree District Council welcomes its first degree apprentices
Published: Thursday, 8th March 2018Braintree District Council is to offer a degree apprenticeship programme for the first time which is aimed at building leadership and management within the organisation.
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Speak up about crime in the Essex countryside
Published: Thursday, 8th March 2018Independent charity Crimestoppers is asking people in the region to speak up about crime in the countryside.
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Final chance to have your say on council services
Published: Tuesday, 6th March 2018Residents of the Braintree District are being urged to have their say on Council services as part of their annual satisfaction survey.
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Have your say on the future provision of services and support to businesses
Published: Monday, 5th March 2018Businesses in the Braintree District are being urged to complete an engagement survey in a bid to build a picture of the needs of the business community.
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Be a good neighbour
Published: Thursday, 1st March 2018With forecasters predicting severe weather we’re urging people to be watchful and look out for the vulnerable in your local area.
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Garden Community initial concepts consultation provides a strong foundation for future plans
Published: Monday, 26th February 2018The recent 12-week consultation on the initial ideas for the North Essex Garden Communities has provided a strong foundation to develop further plans for the ambitious initiatives.
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Top MP James Cleverly opens much-needed affordable homes
Published: Friday, 23rd February 2018Around 30 people in need of an affordable home have moved into brand new apartments in Braintree - thanks to a community partnership to ease the housing crisis.
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Braintree District Council appoints Chief Executive
Published: Tuesday, 20th February 2018Andy Wright has been appointed as Chief Executive of Braintree District Council.
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Charitable causes receive boost in Braintree District
Published: Wednesday, 14th February 2018An accommodation centre will receive support from the Braintree District and Greenfields Community Fund.
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