https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:44:52 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:44:52 +0000 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 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/862/march-2026-news-roundup Read the latest news and information from Contact magazine - March 2026. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/863/residents-urged-to-have-their-say-on-updated-local-plan-for-the-braintree-district Braintree District Council has opened its first public consultation on an updated Local Plan, inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views from Tuesday 3 March 2026. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:14:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/861/braintree-district-council-makes-improvements-to-facilities-at-great-notley-country-park Braintree District Council is investing in new smart locking technology at the community football pitches in Great Notley Country Park. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:19:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/860/new-link-road-in-braintree-to-progress-following-approval-of-varied-planning-agreement Plans to deliver a new link road in Braintree are moving forward, following the approval of a revised planning agreement by Braintree District Council’s Planning Committee on Tuesday 17 February 2026. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:44:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/859/braintree-district-council-freezes-its-share-of-council-tax-to-support-residents-with-the-cost-of-living-crisis Braintree District Council has agreed to freeze its share of council tax this year to support residents with the continuing cost-of-living crisis. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:18:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/858/chairman-s-community-showcase-returns-for-2026 The Chairman of Braintree District Council, Cllr Justin Wrench, will be hosting a Community Showcase following the success of last year’s event. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:38:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/857/braintree-district-council-announce-spring-job-fair Braintree District Council in partnership with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a spring job fair which will take place at Queen’s Hall in Halstead this March. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:39:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/856/braintree-district-council-launches-third-year-of-garden-waste-subscription-service Garden waste subscriptions open today for another year of collections, from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:01:00 +0000 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/news/article/855/braintree-district-council-proposes-freeze-on-council-tax-to-support-residents Braintree District Council is proposing a freeze on council tax to support residents with the continuing cost-of-living crisis. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:21:00 +0000