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Volunteer and Sporting Heroes celebrated in award ceremony
Local volunteers and sporting heroes were celebrated at the Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards on Wednesday 29 October at Alec Hunter Academy.
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Braintree District Local Plan timetable update: further review into sites and highway modelling work needed before public consultation
Braintree District Council is proposing to update its Local Plan timetable, as further work is required on highway modelling and a review of development sites.
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Witham Age Well fair aims to promote healthy, connected living for older adults
The Witham Age Well fair is back this autumn, offering a vibrant and informative event for older residents and their families.
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New 3G football pitch opened at Notley High School in Braintree
A brand-new 3G pitch to boost grassroots sport in Braintree has opened at Notley High School.
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Council announces its polling place review
A consultation has opened inviting residents, councillors, local MP’s and community groups within the Braintree district to share feedback on the location and suitability of their polling station.
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Braintree District Council launches first in new series of free business briefings
Braintree District Council, in collaboration with the Federation of Small Businesses, held the first in a new series of free business briefings this week.
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Greater Essex Councils submit proposals for new Unitary Councils to the Government
Proposals to create new all-purpose unitary councils have been sent to the Government by councils across the county.
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Councillor majority share preferred future shape of local government for Greater Essex
Braintree District Council’s Leader has confirmed the council’s preferred option for the future of local government in Greater Essex as the 3 unitary council proposal.
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September 2025 news roundup
Read below the latest news and information from Contact magazine - September 2025.
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Councillors set to consider strategic sites as part of Local Plan Review
Braintree district councillors are set to consider strategic sites submitted to the council as part of the Local Plan Review during September and October.