https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:40:42 +0000 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:40:42 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/936/leader-vows-council-will-keep-fighting-for-the-best-outcomes-as-home-office-submits-wethersfield-planning-application Braintree District Council's leader has vowed to continue advocating for communities impacted by Wethersfield Asylum Centre as the Government looks to extend the site's use. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:21:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/935/braintree-district-council-reveals-schedule-of-free-community-christmas-events-in-the-lead-up-to-christmas Braintree District Council has revealed its schedule of free community Christmas events that will take place in Braintree town centre in the run up to Christmas. Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:50:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/934/-12m-ipswich-recycling-plant-revamp-completed-to-complement-the-new-kerbside-collection-system-in-the-braintree-district A £12 million redevelopment of a waste facility that will help power a new era of recycling across the Braintree District and Suffolk has been completed. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:37:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/933/braintree-district-businesses-invited-to-braintree-business-futures-conference "This event is a great opportunity to gain fresh insights, discover opportunities for growth and connect with the people and organisations helping to shape the future of our local economy.” Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:05:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/932/braintree-town-hall-shortlisted-for-essex-wedding-award Braintree Town Hall has been shortlisted as a finalist for this year’s Essex Wedding Awards, in the category celebrating historic wedding venues. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:27:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/931/cost-of-living-programme-delivers-more-than-559-000-financial-impact-for-residents Almost £396,000 invested in cost-of-living support has helped residents across the Braintree district access food, essential items, financial advice and health and wellbeing support during 2025/26. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:11:00 +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