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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Braintree District businesses invited to free cyber security events
Braintree District Council is hosting two free cyber security events this October as part of Cyber Security Awareness Month.
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Braintree District Council to invest further £100,000 into Pride in Place
Braintree District Council has announced a further increase in its investment into Pride in Place work for 12 months from October 2026.
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September 2026 news roundup
Read the latest news and information from Contact magazine - September 2026.
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Braintree District Council launches public consultation on proposed table tennis facilities at Sauls Bridge Sports Ground in Witham
Braintree District Council is inviting residents, park users and local stakeholders to share their views on proposals to install two new outdoor table tennis facilities at Sauls Bridge Sports Ground,
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Braintree District Council reaches major milestone as Submission Draft Local Plan approved for consultation
Braintree District Council has taken a significant step forward in preparing its updated Local Plan after councillors approved the Submission Draft Local Plan for publication and consultation.
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Braintree District Council asks residents to Power Up Essex's Food Recycling
Braintree District Council is supporting a new Essex-wide campaign - 'Power Up' - to encourage households make better use of their weekly food recycling service.
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Braintree District Council Leader on Operation Vanguard: ‘Braintree is dealing with the issues and coming back together’
Braintree District Council has responded to the start of private security contractor patrols in Braintree Town Centre under Operation Vanguard
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Braintree District Council supports Recycle Week 2026 and calls residents to rescue their recyclables
Braintree District Council is proud to support this year’s Recycle Week which runs from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 September.
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Braintree District Council Leader Cllr Tom Cunningham’s open letter to Essex County Council Leader Cllr Peter Harris on Operation Vanguard and Wethersfield Asylum Accommodation Centre
The leader of Braintree District Council has written to the leader of Essex County Council regarding his plan for a private security firm to patrol Braintree town centre.
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Braintree Town Hall to host inspiring wedding fayre this September
Couples planning their special day are invited to discover everything they need for a memorable wedding at the Braintree Town Hall Wedding Fayre, taking place on Sunday 20 September from 10am to 2pm.
