https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:31:18 +0000 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:31:18 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/930/braintree-district-celebrates-volunteer-and-sporting-heroes Braintree district residents who contribute to community support, sport, health and wellbeing were celebrated at the Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/929/council-appeals-for-information-following-fly-tipping-incident Braintree District Council is appealing for information after a large quantity of waste was illegally dumped in Elm Road, Feering. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/928/council-vows-to-continue-raising-concerns-following-secretary-of-state-call-in-decision-on-rivenhall-incinerator-applications Braintree District Council has expressed its disappointment after the Secretary of State decided not to call in planning applications relating to the Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:44:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/927/free-parking-weekends-to-boost-our-town-centres-this-festive-season Council car parks in Witham and Braintree will offer free parking over five weekends during the festive period Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/926/final-chance-to-have-your-say-on-local-plan-before-examination Residents, businesses and community groups are being reminded that there's still time to comment on the Braintree District Submission Draft Local Plan before the consultation closes 5pm on 6 November. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:50:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/925/-1-3m-section-106-investment-to-support-delivery-of-35-affordable-homes-in-cressing More than £1 million of Section 106 funding is helping to deliver more affordable homes at land east of Braintree Road in Tye Green, Cressing. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:43:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/923/our-response-to-essex-county-council-s-vindication-of-operation-vanguard The Leader of Braintree District Council, Cllr Tom Cunningham, has responded to Essex County Council's claims that Operation Vanguard has been vindicated. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:49:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/922/councillor-community-grants-doubled-and-more-neighbourhood-days-of-action-confirmed-as-our-braintree-district-campaign-launches Annual councillor community grants are doubled to £3,000 and extra Pride in Neighbourhood days confirmed as OUR Braintree District, a campaign to promote the best of the district, launches Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:27:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/921/planning-permission-granted-for-new-solar-panels-at-silver-end-village-hall Planning permission has been granted to install new solar panels at Silver End Village Hall, helping to secure the long-term sustainability of one of the village’s most valued community assets. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:09:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/920/braintree-district-council-celebrates-successful-first-year-of-leisure-partnership-delivering-major-investment-and-improvements Braintree District Council is celebrating a successful first year of its partnership with Freedom Leisure, which has seen more than £921,934 invested in leisure facilities across the district. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:22:00 +0100 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/924/braintree-district-businesses-invited-to-free-cyber-security-events Braintree District Council is hosting two free cyber security events this October as part of Cyber Security Awareness Month. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0100 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