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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New outdoor gym open in Coggeshall thanks to development funding</title>
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      <description>A new outdoor gym has officially opened at Coggeshall Recreation Ground thanks to £72,000 of funding from Section 106 contributions.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Braintree District Council to host Armed Forces Community Roadshow</title>
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      <description>Braintree District Council has announced an Armed Forces Community Roadshow that will take place on Wednesday 1 July at Causeway House, Braintree.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Braintree District Council has reported a strong start to its new waste collection service.</title>
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      <description>More than 99.4 per cent of 144,000 residential collections were successfully completed in the first week of the new arrangements.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Braintree District Council launch domestic abuse awareness campaign for World Cup</title>
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      <description>The campaign ‘Show domestic abuse the red card’ aims to target both victims and perpetrators to recognise behaviours and seek help. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Braintree District Council updates Braintree town centre PSPO</title>
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      <description>A newly amended Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) has come into effect in Braintree town centre, following public consultation. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:53:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Statement following the passing of Lord Haselhurst. </title>
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      <description>A statement from our Chairman following the passing of Lord Haselhurst.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:55:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>New recycling and waste collection service launches across the district</title>
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      <description>Braintree District Council’s new recycling and waste collection service is now live across the district.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>New Chairman and Vice-Chairman elected to Braintree District Council  </title>
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      <description>Councillor Richard van Dulken has been elected as the new Chairman of Braintree District Council for the year ahead, following the council’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday 28 May. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Braintree District Council sets out priorities in new two-year plan</title>
      <link>https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/883/braintree-district-council-sets-out-priorities-in-new-two-year-plan</link>
      <description>"Our focus is on strengthening local services, helping those in need and creating the right conditions for a prosperous and sustainable district."</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>New Leader set to be appointed at Braintree District Council</title>
      <link>https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/882/new-leader-set-to-be-appointed-at-braintree-district-council</link>
      <description>“As someone who has called Braintree home all my life, it is a huge honour and privilege to be nominated for this role."</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Dog Day and Community Safety event to take place this month</title>
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      <description>Braintree District Council will be hosting a Dog Day and Community Safety Event at Weavers Park in Braintree on Saturday 30 May. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Shop in Witham closed after selling illegal tobacco and vapes to children</title>
      <link>https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/880/shop-in-witham-closed-after-selling-illegal-tobacco-and-vapes-to-children</link>
      <description>A shop that sold illegal tobacco and vapes to children has been closed down for three months by Braintree District Council.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Planning amendment granted for revised Braintree Village shuttle bus service</title>
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      <description>Braintree District Council’s Planning Committee has approved changes to a Section 106 agreement that will support a free shuttle bus service between Braintree town centre and Braintree Village.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Rural businesses and communities have received a £156k boost to support the delivery of local projects</title>
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      <description>Rural businesses and community groups have received a £156,202 boost thanks to grants awarded by Braintree District Council from the UK Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Applications open for nappy and continence care products collection service</title>
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      <description>"We are delighted to have already received positive feedback on the decision taken to offer this additional service and will support all our residents to adapt to the new service coming from 1 June.”</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>New recycling and waste collections start across Braintree District from 1 June 2026</title>
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      <description>Braintree District Council is reminding residents that a new recycling and waste collection service will begin on 1 June 2026. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:12:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Results of 2026 Election of County Councillors </title>
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      <description>The results of the 2026 Essex County Council elections for the Braintree district divisions. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:23:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Vandals destroy volunteers’ work at culturally important nature reserve</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:56:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Poll cards for Essex County Council elections on 7 May 2026 within the Braintree district division</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:01:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Braintree District Council to improve its Bulky Waste Collection Service</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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