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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.
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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.
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.
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September 2026 news roundup
Read the latest news and information from Contact magazine - September 2026.
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,
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Submission Draft Local Plan to be considered by councillors
Braintree District Council has published its Submission Draft Local Plan ahead of consideration by the Local Plan Sub-Committee on 17 September 2026.
New community centre completed in Witham
Braintree District Council has completed the construction of Witham’s new community centre, creating a modern, flexible space that will support residents..
Man prosecuted for operating as a scrap metal dealer without a licence
A man has been successfully prosecuted for operating in the Braintree District without a scrap metal collectors’ licence as required by Section 1 of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.
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.”
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
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.