https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:49:45 +0000 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:49:45 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/919/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. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/918/september-2026-news-roundup Read the latest news and information from Contact magazine - September 2026. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/917/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, Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:41:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/916/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. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:20:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/915/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. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:46:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/914/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 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/912/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. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:57:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/911/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. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:20:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/910/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. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:51:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/913/submission-draft-local-plan-to-be-considered-by-councillors Braintree District Council has published its Submission Draft Local Plan ahead of consideration by the Local Plan Sub-Committee on 17 September 2026. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:42:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/909/new-community-centre-completed-in-witham Braintree District Council has completed the construction of Witham’s new community centre, creating a modern, flexible space that will support residents.. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:58:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/908/man-prosecuted-for-operating-as-a-scrap-metal-dealer-without-a-licence A man has been successfully prosecuted for operating in the Braintree District without a scrap metal collectors’ licence as required by Section 1 of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:17:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/907/leading-refurbishment-specialist-installs-new-solar-panels-at-feering-headquarters-with-rural-grant-support "This support will help us reduce our carbon footprint on our sustainability journey.” Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:53:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/906/residents-thanked-for-their-recycling-efforts-since-new-waste-and-recycling-service-was-introduced Braintree District Council is thanking residents for their continued support of the new recycling and waste collection service, which launched across the district in June. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/905/free-family-swimming-session-available-throughout-august-at-swimming-pools-in-braintree-district Freedom Leisure and Braintree District Council are inviting families across the Braintree district to make use of free family swimming sessions taking place throughout August at three swimming pools Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/904/braintree-district-council-renews-request-for-secretary-of-state-to-call-in-rivenhall-incinerator-planning-applications Braintree District Council has renewed its request for the Government to call in a series of planning applications relating to the Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:58:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/903/council-continues-progress-on-local-plan-to-keep-development-under-local-control Braintree District Council has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering an up-to-date Local Plan to help retain local control over development. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/902/braintree-district-council-strengthens-communities-after-the-completion-of-several-key-projects Over the 2025-26 financial year, Braintree District Council completed 30 key projects, delivering improvements for residents, businesses and communities. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/901/historic-building-in-rayne-received-a-10k-boost-for-external-repairs "Supporting projects like this is at the heart of our commitment to strengthening rural communities." Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:05:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/900/braintree-district-council-successfully-prosecute-unlicensed-dog-boarder-who-caused-unnecessary-suffering-to-a-dog-that-died Braintree District Council has successfully prosecuted an unlicensed dog boarder, who caused unnecessary suffering to a beloved family pet that died as a result. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:55:00 +0100