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Leading refurbishment specialist installs new solar panels at Feering headquarters with rural grant support
"This support will help us reduce our carbon footprint on our sustainability journey.”
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Residents thanked for their recycling efforts since new waste and recycling service was introduced
Braintree District Council is thanking residents for their continued support of the new recycling and waste collection service, which launched across the district in June.
Free family swimming session available throughout August at swimming pools in Braintree district
Freedom Leisure and Braintree District Council are inviting families across the Braintree district to make use of free family swimming sessions taking place throughout August at three swimming pools
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Braintree District Council renews request for Secretary of State to call in Rivenhall Incinerator planning applications
Braintree District Council has renewed its request for the Government to call in a series of planning applications relating to the Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility.
Council continues progress on Local Plan to keep development under local control
Braintree District Council has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering an up-to-date Local Plan to help retain local control over development.
Braintree District Council strengthens communities after the completion of several key projects
Over the 2025-26 financial year, Braintree District Council completed 30 key projects, delivering improvements for residents, businesses and communities.
Historic building in Rayne received a £10k boost for external repairs
"Supporting projects like this is at the heart of our commitment to strengthening rural communities."
Braintree District Council successfully prosecute unlicensed dog boarder who caused unnecessary suffering to a dog that died
Braintree District Council has successfully prosecuted an unlicensed dog boarder, who caused unnecessary suffering to a beloved family pet that died as a result.
New historical displays installed at Stisted Montefiore Institute thanks to rural government grant
New historical displays have been installed at the Montefiore Institute in Stisted thanks to a £5,212 grant awarded by Braintree District Council from the UK Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund
Stisted community shop boosted by rural grant
Stisted Community Shop has upgraded its counter area thanks to a £2,000 grant awarded by Braintree District Council from the UK Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund.
Freedom Leisure & Braintree District Council offer free swimming sessions during heatwave for Braintree district residents
Residents across the Braintree district are being encouraged to stay cool and keep active this week, and take advantage of free swimming sessions.
Van crashes into parked car causing severe damage at business park
A van has caused significant damage to a parked car after crashing into it in Severalls Industrial Estate.
Essex County Council unveils new programme to boost jobs and investment
Essex County Council has unveiled a new programme to boost jobs and investment throughout the county.
'Avoid area' warning as crews remain at huge industrial unit blaze scene today
Firefighters have spent the night battling a large blaze involving industrial units, vehicles and mobile homes in High Ongar.
A12 blocked near Colchester football ground due to crash
The A12 northbound has been partially blocked following a crash near the Colchester football ground, causing severe delays for morning commuters.
All lanes STOPPED and severe delays on M25 following crash
All lanes have been stopped on the M25 anti-clockwise just after the Bell Common Tunnel following a crash.
Essex library forced to close after vehicle crashes into building
Holland Library in Clacton has been forced to close after a vehicle crashed into the building.
Large blaze near crop field destroys building in Essex
Weeley Fire Station, alongside five other, were called to a large building fire on Clacton Road in Great Holland near a field of crops.
Fire crews on scene of huge blaze at Essex industrial site
A major fire broke out at a site in High Ongar containing industrial units, vehicles and mobile homes. Essex County Fire and Rescue worked overnight.
Colchester United linked with summer move for former Ipswich Town youngster
Colchester United linked with a move for former Ipswich Town attacking midfielder