Latest news
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Braintree District Council highly commended for Innovation at MJ Awards 2017
Published: Monday, 19th June 2017Braintree District Council has been highly commended for Innovation at a leading local government awards ceremony.
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New Chairman announces his chosen charities for the year
Published: Friday, 16th June 2017Councillor Stephen Kirby, Chairman of Braintree District Council has announced his chosen charities to support during his Civic year 2017/18; Action for Family Carers and First Stop.
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Redevelopment opportunities for Braintree on show
Published: Thursday, 15th June 2017A public exhibition will be held today (Thursday, June 15) to show the redevelopment opportunities for the area behind Braintree Town Hall.
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Take action to improve air quality and reduce pollution as part of National Clean Air Day
Published: Tuesday, 13th June 2017The first ever National Clean Air Day (NCAD) will take place this Thursday (15th June), encouraging people to take action to make the air cleaner and healthier for everyone.
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Results for UK Parliament General Election - Braintree & Witham constituencies
Published: Friday, 9th June 2017Results of UK Parliamentary General Election 2017
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Braintree District Draft Local Plan goes to public consultation
Published: Wednesday, 7th June 2017Braintree District Draft Local Plan goes to public consultation next week
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CEO Nicola Beach to leave Braintree District Council to take up new role
Published: Tuesday, 6th June 2017CEO Nicola Beach to leave Braintree District Council
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Refreshed plans for new GP's surgery to be revealed at public exhibition next month
Published: Thursday, 25th May 2017Braintree District Council will exhibit its refreshed plans for the area behind the Town Hall in Braintree during a public exhibition next month (Thursday, June 15th).
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Free outdoor challenge for families in Braintree during May half term
Published: Monday, 15th May 2017Braintree District Council’s Livewell Campaign is organising a free, family friendly navigation challenge that is educational and fun and gives children a sense of adventure.
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Update: Closure of all three pools at Braintree Swim and Fitness Centre to minimise future disruption
Published: Thursday, 11th May 2017The teaching pool and leisure pool at the Braintree Swim and Fitness Centre closure will be extended.
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East of England Co-op donates fruit and veg to Richard De Clare School
Published: Wednesday, 10th May 2017Braintree District Council and Essex County Council are leading on an innovative project called Livewell Child with the aim to help children achieve a healthier weight in the Braintree District.
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Dementia Awareness events announced
Published: Wednesday, 10th May 2017The Braintree District Dementia Action Alliance is busy preparing for a number of public events to mark Dementia Awareness Week (14th-20th May 2017).
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Next milestone reached for local plan
Published: Monday, 8th May 2017Next stage of the local plan process
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Election of County Councillors
Published: Friday, 5th May 2017The results of the 2017 Essex County Council elections
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Dementia Community Roadshow parks up in Witham
Published: Thursday, 20th April 2017People in the Braintree District who will have the opportunity to visit a Dementia Community Roadshow next month.
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Live Well Stay Safe event rated informative and enjoyable by residents
Published: Wednesday, 12th April 2017An event organised by the Braintree District Community Safety Partnership supporting older residents to stay safe out and about and in their homes in the Braintree District was praised by attendees.
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Save money on your energy bills with Braintree’s Essex Energy Switch
Published: Friday, 7th April 2017Braintree District Council is inviting residents to sign up to a mass energy switch and find a better deal on their energy bills.
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Braintree District Volunteers Awards winners
Published: Friday, 7th April 2017Barbara Smith has been crowned overall volunteer of the year for her tremendous work and dedication with Braintree District Mencap at the Braintree District’s Volunteers Awards on April 4th.
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Heroes roll up sleeves and collect over 160 bags of rubbish for Spring Clean weekend
Published: Wednesday, 15th March 2017More than 85 volunteers came together for a big community effort to clear up litter and help improve the appearance of their local areas.
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Braintree District Council wins two national awards at the annual Fields in Trust ceremony
Published: Tuesday, 14th March 2017The ceremony recognised Braintree District Council as one of its Regional East of England Partners of the Year for 2016 and Marshalls Park, Braintree selected as Showcase Centenary Field for 2016.
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Active Hearts sessions to keep children healthy
Published: Wednesday, 8th March 2017A new and exciting programme called Active Hearts is being delivered by Fusion Lifestyle, a registered leading charity, in six Braintree district schools.
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Job fair hailed a huge success after hundreds flock to find a job or seek advice
Published: Wednesday, 8th March 2017A Braintree District Job Fair, organised by Braintree District Council, Essex Employment and Skills Board and JobCentre+, attracted more than 450 jobseekers on Saturday.
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Be the reason elderly and vulnerable adults feel safe and cared for
Published: Monday, 6th March 2017Essex County Council & Braintree District Council are asking residents to consider working in the care sector to help fill vacancies and improve the lives of elderly and vulnerable people.
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Event to support residents live well and stay safe
Published: Monday, 27th February 2017An event which brings valuable services and information all in one place is being organised for residents who find it difficult to access such local services.
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Braintree District Council’s budget and council tax proposals
Published: Tuesday, 21st February 2017Freezing parking charges alongside a small rise in council tax to maintain services will be up for discussion at Full Council.
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Braintree District Council welcomes train operators rail infrastructure upgrade priorities
Published: Friday, 17th February 2017Last week Greater Anglia set out the key East Anglian rail infrastructure upgrade priorities which it believes need to be delivered over the next decade.
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Closure of Townrow statement
Published: Thursday, 16th February 2017Following recent media coverage of the closure of Townrow in Braintree please see our statement below.
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Heroes wanted for the Great British Spring Clean, 3-5 March, 2017
Published: Thursday, 16th February 2017Braintree District Council is backing a national campaign to get half a million people out and about cleaning up their local communities in March.
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Leading employers set to headline free job fair in Braintree
Published: Tuesday, 7th February 2017Braintree District Council’s successful job fair to help residents find work and expand their skills will return next month as part of National Careers Week.
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Thousands could be saved if more people signed up for council tax and business rate Open Access e-billing
Published: Friday, 3rd February 2017Thousands of pounds could be saved from the public purse each year if more residents and businesses signed up for council tax and business rate e-billing.
Council Tax news
