Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Latest information and updates relating to Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex.
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Draft budget proposes to protect services and ensure long-term financial resilience
Braintree District Council’s budget proposals for 2024/2025 have been published, setting out its plan to protect essential services, deliver priorities whilst ensuring long-term financial resilience.
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Council reaffirms commitment to tackle empty homes
Braintree District Council’s Cabinet has agreed to implement a new policy to reduce the number of empty homes across the district.
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Braintree District Council awards funding for community gardens and open spaces projects
Braintree District Council has announced that 14 applicants have been successful in attaining a share of the latest UK Shared Prosperity Fund for Community Gardens and Open Spaces.
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Braintree District Council launches new Livewell Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Braintree District Council has approved its 2024 to 2028 Livewell Strategy at a Cabinet Meeting on 22 January 2024.
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Young entrepreneur secures top grant for new business venture
Jake Murray, 25, from Braintree, has launched his own web hosting service, with the help of a grant from Braintree District Council.
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Braintree District Council achieves five-year housing land supply
Braintree District Council has published its latest five-year housing land supply which demonstrates it can show a supply of 5.8 years.
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Braintree District Council announces spring job fair
Braintree District Council has announced another job fair to be held in Witham this Spring in partnership with DWP.
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Braintree District Council announces the outcome of a successful fly-tipping prosecution
Following investigations undertaken by the Street Scene Protection Team of a fly-tip, Braintree District Council has successfully prosecuted an individual through the court.
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Braintree District Council approves Policy for Household Waste and Recycling Collections
Members agreed to implement a Policy for Household Waste and Recycling Collections from 1 April 2024.
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Braintree District Council passes government’s Housing Delivery Test to meet local needs
Braintree District Council passes government’s Housing Delivery Test, delivering 2,811 new homes between 2019/20 and 2021/22 to meet local needs.