Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Latest information and updates relating to Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex.
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Braintree District Council is asking residents to recycle their unused cables
Braintree District Council is working with Recycle Your Electricals to encourage local residents to participate in The Great Cable Challenge starting from Monday 14 October 2024.
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Braintree District Council officially opens revamped skatepark at Spa Road
Braintree District Council is thrilled to announce that the long-awaited upgrade for Spa Road skatepark in Witham has been officially opened to the public.
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Braintree District Council launches Festive Boost Grant for businesses
Braintree District Council has launched a Festive Boost Grant to help the district’s town centres look festive this winter.
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North Essex Councils join forces to respond to government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation
North Essex Councils have shared a joint response to the government on their proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the national planning system.
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Braintree District Council urges Government to reconsider Winter Fuel Payment criteria
The Leader of Braintree District Council, Cllr Graham Butland, will be writing to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, urging a review of the decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment.
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Councillors joined charity dedicated to supporting children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) at its official opening
Councillors joined SEND charity Happy Hill Essex and its famous patron Linda Robson at an official opening ceremony yesterday (Tuesday, 24 September).
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Hatfield Peverel Neighbourhood Plan has been adopted to guide development in the village
The Hatfield Peverel Neighbourhood Plan is the seventh neighbourhood plan to be adopted in the Braintree district, after councillors unanimously voted to approve it.
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Council confirms updated timetable for Local Plan Review
Braintree District Council confirms its revised timetable for the Local Plan Review after it was approved at a Local Plan Sub-Committee on Monday, 16 September.
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Braintree District Council officially opens revamped skatepark at Weavers Park
The newly revamped skatepark at Weavers Park in Braintree has been officially opened to the public.
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September 2024 news roundup
Read below the latest news and information from Contact magazine - September 2024.