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Council Tax telephone scam
Published: Wednesday, 13th November 2019Please be aware of the below Council Tax scam.
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Braintree District Council sweeps the board at Essex Playing Field Awards once again
Published: Friday, 1st November 2019Braintree District Council received 39 awards for its quality of the district’s parks and green spaces at this year’s Essex Playing Field Association Awards.
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£30 million allocated to improve Braintree’s Town Centre
Published: Monday, 28th October 2019“Without our investment as a local authority, these improvements to health facilities, the bus station and town centre would just not happen."
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Planning Inspector reports on next steps for Local Plan examination
Published: Tuesday, 22nd October 2019The next stages of the joint Local Plan examination for Braintree, Tendring and Colchester have been confirmed by the Planning Inspector in a recent letter.
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Council visits leading manufacturing business
Published: Wednesday, 9th October 2019P&P Technology, who specialise in manufacturing EMI shielding and RFI shielding materials, were the latest business to be part of Braintree District Council’s business tour.
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Picnic field now secured as part of Halstead Public Gardens
Published: Tuesday, 8th October 2019A much-loved community picnic field in Halstead has been protected as an official recreational open space, it has been announced.
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Details announced for Braintree’s Christmas Light switch on
Published: Thursday, 3rd October 2019A free Christmas Lights Switch-on with over 100 market stalls, live entertainment & children’s activities is coming to Braintree next month, and Sat 16th November is the date you want in your diaries.
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New entrepreneur programme to support start-up businesses
Published: Wednesday, 2nd October 2019Aspiring entrepreneurs have the opportunity to bring their business idea to life through a new business programme.
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Council gives artificial grass football pitch a new surface lift
Published: Tuesday, 1st October 2019Enthusiastic players of all ages can now enjoy playing footy on a brand new artificial grass pitch at Great Notley Country Park after a £83,000 investment.
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I-Construct Innovation Hub planning application approved
Published: Thursday, 26th September 2019“It would be wonderful for Braintree to be known as the place for innovation in construction."
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Make sure you have your say on garden community evidence
Published: Wednesday, 18th September 2019Consultation on further evidence for garden communities
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Local plan - Technical Section 1 examination 2019
Published: Tuesday, 17th September 2019Q&A on how best to respond to the consultation
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Horizon 120 plans on show to public
Published: Monday, 16th September 2019Residents and businesses will soon have a chance to see the plans for the Braintree District’s first Local Development Order set for the Horizon 120, Business and Innovation Park.
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Hatfield Peverel Neighbourhood Plan moves a step closer
Published: Friday, 13th September 2019Neighbourhood plan set to proceed to referendum
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Letter: Being a local politician is all about making difficult decisions
Published: Friday, 13th September 2019Open letter
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Chat a While Bench launched to combat loneliness
Published: Monday, 9th September 2019A bench in Braintree has become a Chat a While Bench to encourage residents to speak to each other in an effort to combat loneliness.
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Love Essex campaign puts pressure on litter louts
Published: Monday, 9th September 2019Local authorities and fast food restaurants have come together to fight the scourge of people throwing litter out of their vehicle.
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Quality timber business proud to have made Braintree its home
Published: Thursday, 5th September 2019Council meets timber firm on business tour
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Further developments for the Manor Street regeneration scheme
Published: Monday, 2nd September 2019New apartments planned for Manor Street could be offered up on a scheme which helps residents who cannot afford to purchase or rent a home on the open market.
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Creating communities for future generations
Published: Friday, 30th August 2019Raising the awareness and understanding of the garden community proposals
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Have your say on Garden Community evidence
Published: Monday, 19th August 2019Have your say on additional evidence
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Local voluntary and community organisations encouraged to apply for a Health and Wellbeing grant
Published: Tuesday, 6th August 2019Braintree District Council is on the search for local voluntary, community, social enterprise organisations or individuals to apply for funding to improve residents health and wellbeing.
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Investing in Clean Streets
Published: Friday, 2nd August 2019A new urban electric vacuum cleaner has been added to Braintree District Council’s street cleansing fleet, following a government grant award.
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Hatfield Peverel Neighbourhood Plan meets important milestone
Published: Wednesday, 31st July 2019Independent examiner’s report on Hatfield Peverel’s Neighbourhood Plan has been published
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Time to make your nominations for the sixth Active Braintree Sports Awards
Published: Tuesday, 30th July 2019Active Braintree Foundation is calling for residents to nominate local sporting stars and physical activity projects as part of the annual Active Braintree Sports Awards.
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Braintree District Council and CHESS partner to combat homelessness
Published: Friday, 26th July 2019Braintree District Council Housing Options is working in partnership with CHESS to provide a rough sleeper outreach service.
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First Neighbourhood Plan in the Braintree District adopted
Published: Friday, 26th July 2019Plan can now be used when considering planning applications
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Award-winning independent consultancy finds Garden Communities a sustainable option for North Essex
Published: Tuesday, 16th July 2019Garden communities are a sustainable way to meet future housing growth, an award-winning independent planning consultant has found.
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Braintree District Council exceed customer satisfaction national average
Published: Tuesday, 16th July 2019Braintree District Council has published its annual Corporate Customer Satisfaction Survey results which shows satisfaction rates which are significantly higher than the national average.
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Free outdoor activity for families to be held at local parks this summer
Published: Friday, 12th July 2019Braintree District Council’s livewell Campaign has announced free family friendly events to keep children active during the school holidays this summer.
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