Councillor community grants doubled and more neighbourhood days of action confirmed as OUR Braintree District campaign launches
Annual councillor community grants are doubled to £3,000 and extra Pride in Neighbourhood days confirmed as OUR Braintree District, a campaign to promote the best of the district, launches
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Cost of living programme delivers more than £559,000 financial impact for residents
Almost £396,000 invested in cost-of-living support has helped residents across the Braintree district access food, essential items, financial advice and health and wellbeing support during 2025/26.
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Braintree District celebrates volunteer and sporting heroes
Braintree district residents who contribute to community support, sport, health and wellbeing were celebrated at the Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards.
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Council appeals for information following fly-tipping incident
Braintree District Council is appealing for information after a large quantity of waste was illegally dumped in Elm Road, Feering.
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Council vows to continue raising concerns following Secretary of State call-in decision on Rivenhall Incinerator applications
Braintree District Council has expressed its disappointment after the Secretary of State decided not to call in planning applications relating to the Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility.
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Free parking weekends to boost our town centres this festive season
Council car parks in Witham and Braintree will offer free parking over five weekends during the festive period
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Final chance to have your say on Local Plan before examination
Residents, businesses and community groups are being reminded that there's still time to comment on the Braintree District Submission Draft Local Plan before the consultation closes 5pm on 6 November.
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£1.3m Section 106 investment to support delivery of 35 affordable homes in Cressing
More than £1 million of Section 106 funding is helping to deliver more affordable homes at land east of Braintree Road in Tye Green, Cressing.
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Our response to Essex County Council's vindication of Operation Vanguard
The Leader of Braintree District Council, Cllr Tom Cunningham, has responded to Essex County Council's claims that Operation Vanguard has been vindicated.
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Planning permission granted for new solar panels at Silver End Village Hall
Planning permission has been granted to install new solar panels at Silver End Village Hall, helping to secure the long-term sustainability of one of the village’s most valued community assets.
