https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 27 May 2026 22:07:38 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 22:07:38 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/883/braintree-district-council-sets-out-priorities-in-new-two-year-plan "Our focus is on strengthening local services, helping those in need and creating the right conditions for a prosperous and sustainable district." Wed, 20 May 2026 20:23:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/882/new-leader-set-to-be-appointed-at-braintree-district-council “As someone who has called Braintree home all my life, it is a huge honour and privilege to be nominated for this role." Tue, 19 May 2026 16:40:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/881/dog-day-and-community-safety-event-to-take-place-this-month Braintree District Council will be hosting a Dog Day and Community Safety Event at Weavers Park in Braintree on Saturday 30 May. Mon, 18 May 2026 10:05:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/880/shop-in-witham-closed-after-selling-illegal-tobacco-and-vapes-to-children A shop that sold illegal tobacco and vapes to children has been closed down for three months by Braintree District Council. Fri, 15 May 2026 13:54:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/879/planning-amendment-granted-for-revised-braintree-village-shuttle-bus-service 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. Wed, 13 May 2026 16:47:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/878/rural-businesses-and-communities-have-received-a-156k-boost-to-support-the-delivery-of-local-projects 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. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:28:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/877/applications-open-for-nappy-and-continence-care-products-collection-service "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.” Tue, 12 May 2026 14:40:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/876/new-recycling-and-waste-collections-start-across-braintree-district-from-1-june-2026 Braintree District Council is reminding residents that a new recycling and waste collection service will begin on 1 June 2026. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:12:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/875/results-of-2026-election-of-county-councillors- The results of the 2026 Essex County Council elections for the Braintree district divisions. Fri, 08 May 2026 09:23:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/874/vandals-destroy-volunteers-work-at-culturally-important-nature-reserve Vandals have damaged wildlife protection installed by volunteers at Hoppit Mead Local Nature Reserve in Braintree. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:56:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/873/poll-cards-for-essex-county-council-elections-on-7-may-2026-within-the-braintree-district-division Joint Statement from Braintree District Council and Essex County Council: Poll cards error for Essex County Council elections on 7 May 2026 within the Braintree district division. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:01:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/872/braintree-district-council-to-improve-its-bulky-waste-collection-service Braintree District Council will introduce improvements to its Bulky Waste Collection Service from 1 April 2026. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:27:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/871/government-confirms-five-new-councils-for-greater-essex The government has announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Greater Essex, confirming the county will move to five new unitary councils, subject to parliamentary approval. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:07:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/870/young-learners-discover-sustainability-and-future-green-careers-at-eco-themed-activity-day "Activities like these play an important role in equipping our future workforce with the skills and confidence they’ll need to succeed in a growing green economy." Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/869/braintree-district-council-upgrades-parks-with-new-rebound-goal-installations Braintree District Council is investing in new rebound goals at Spa Road, Witham, and Riverside, Braintree to encourage physical activity and support greater community participation. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:39:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/868/cllr-graham-butland-to-stand-down-as-leader-of-braintree-district-council After 22 years as Leader of Braintree District Council, Cllr Graham Butland has announced his intention to stand down as Leader at the Council’s AGM on 28 May 2026. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:24:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/867/braintree-district-council-supports-recommendation-not-to-proceed-with-on-street-parking-charges-proposal The North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) Joint Committee will consider proposals to implement on-street parking changes in Braintree District at its meeting on Thursday 19 March 2026. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/866/braintree-district-council-installs-new-inclusive-play-boards-at-local-parks Braintree District Council has recently installed new inclusive play boards at Brook Meadow, Sible Hedingham, Albert Moss, Rivenhall and Mill Chase, Halstead. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/865/new-councillor-elected-to-braintree-district-council-in-by-election The results of the 2026 by-election for Coggeshall Ward. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:49:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/864/local-staircase-supplier-boosts-its-manufacturing-capabilities-thanks-to-rural-government-grant “Supporting small rural businesses like RTH Staircases is vital for our local economy." Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0000