New Chairman and Vice Chairman elected to Braintree District Council
Councillor Andrew Hensman has been announced as the new Chairman for Braintree District Council.

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Judge throws out developer’s challenge against neighbourhood plan
A High Court Judge has thrown out a developer’s challenge against Kelvedon’s Neighbourhood plan, describing the developers challenge as “unarguable and with no real prospect of success.”
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Chairman visits new eco refill store in Earls Colne
Our Chairman Cllr Sue Wilson and ward councillor Cllr Gabrielle Spray visited the new Ecolnes Refillery Store in Earls Colne at its opening event last Friday 15th April.
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Braintree District delivers highest number of affordable homes
Braintree District delivered its highest number of affordable homes during 2021-2022, new figures have revealed.
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Village play area gets upgrade thanks to funding secured by Braintree District Council
A popular play area in Kelvedon has been newly refurbished thanks to money secured through various nearby housing developments.
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Celebration plans to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee across the Braintree district
Plans are underway to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee across the Braintree district.
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Braintree District Council receive funding to tackle rough sleeping
Braintree District Council has received funding from the Next Steps Accommodation Programme, a government scheme to provide help to rough sleepers.
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Our statement on the future of Gosfield Community Shop
Braintree District Council's statement on the future of Gosfield Community Shop.
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Councils working together to support Ukrainian arrivals
All four political Group Leaders at Braintree District Council expressed their support for the people of Ukraine and stands ready to work with partner agencies to provide support.
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Boost for high street businesses in the Braintree District
High street shops and businesses are set to benefit from a £30,000 boost to improve the look and feel of their frontages.
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The Queen will be celebrating her Platinum Jubilee on the Thursday 2 June 2022.