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Chairman’s Community Showcase returns for 2026
The Chairman of Braintree District Council, Cllr Justin Wrench, will be hosting a Community Showcase following the success of last year’s event.
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Braintree District Council announce spring job fair
Braintree District Council in partnership with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a spring job fair which will take place at Queen’s Hall in Halstead this March.
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Braintree District Council launches third year of garden waste subscription service
Garden waste subscriptions open today for another year of collections, from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
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Braintree District Council proposes freeze on council tax to support residents
Braintree District Council is proposing a freeze on council tax to support residents with the continuing cost-of-living crisis.
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Open letter from the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Essex Leaders and Chief Executives Group – Local Government Reorganisation
The Government’s consultation on Local Government Reorganisation has now closed.
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Braintree District Council requests early decision on May 2026 elections to safeguard Local Government Reorganisation timeline
The Leader of Braintree District Council has written to the Minister requesting an early decision on whether elections across Greater Essex will proceed in May 2026.
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Braintree District Council writes to Secretary of State urging government to rethink plans limiting local planning powers
Braintree District Council’s Leader has written to the Secretary of State urging a rethink on its plans to limit council's abilities to refuse planning permission for 150 homes+ housing developments.
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Last chance to comment on reorganisation plans for Greater Essex
Residents, businesses, community and voluntary groups in Essex and anyone interested have just one week left to have their say on the future structure of local government.
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Topping out ceremony marks milestone at Witham’s new community centre
Building work on Braintree District Council’s multi-million-pound community centre reached an important milestone this week.
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Braintree District Council’s services during the Christmas and New Year period
Residents are being reminded of the amended opening times and service changes of Braintree District Council services and venues over the Christmas and New Year period.
