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 Braintree, Essex, UK
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Help shape the district’s future 💬🗣 We're moving into a crucial phase of our Local Plan Review process where councillors will consider sites for allocation in the updated plan. 📨 Subscribe to our planning e-newsletter to be kept in the loop: bit.ly/42P94P4
Solar panels on a field

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Wildflowers in Halstead

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A sign that says village hall, swimming pool, cricket club and tennis club

ALT A sign that says village hall, swimming pool, cricket club and tennis club

A photo of houses, a field and play equipment on a housing estate in Witham

ALT A photo of houses, a field and play equipment on a housing estate in Witham

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Do you want to learn how cyber criminals target small businesses? This engaging workshop will provide practical advice on the cyber threats facing small businesses and the steps you can take to stay protected. To reserve your space, visit: bit.ly/4h9EEN7
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Reserve a spot at this free business briefing on AI 🌟 Join @davidjbell from @simbocLtd for a lively, practical workshop exploring how AI can help you tackle everyday tasks, unlock fresh ideas and create more space to grow your business. For more, visit: bit.ly/4AstbRN
Business briefing: AI for businesses

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We have completed the build of Witham’s brand-new community centre on Haygreen Road. The £4 million facility includes a mixed-use hall, kitchen, bar area, changing rooms, parking and secure cycle storage. Read the story here: bit.ly/3TjmMHR
Councillors and officers from Braintree District Council and Witham Town Council joined representatives from construction company SEH French and design consultancy Ingleton Wood as SEH French officially handed over the keys to the new facility.

ALT Councillors and officers from Braintree District Council and Witham Town Council joined representatives from construction company SEH French and design consultancy Ingleton Wood as SEH French officially handed over the keys to the new facility.

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Braintree District Council retweeted
Essex County FA
@EssexCountyFAAug 18
🙌 Do you know an incredible volunteer making a difference in your #Braintree community? Nominate them for the @BraintreeDC District Volunteer and @activebraintree Awards 2026 and help to celebrate those who go above and beyond. ⏰ Nominations close on Friday 4th September at 5:00pm. #VolunteerAwards #EssexFootball #Community #VolunteersWeek
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Braintree District Council retweeted
Met Office - E England@metofficeEEngJun 19
Amber warning of extreme heat affecting East of England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
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New two-year plan approved 🎉 Strengthening local services, supporting communities and protecting the environment, while preparing the organisation for future change, are among the key priorities set out in our new two-year plan. Read the update: bit.ly/3PdJQG8
Green skills schools event (Braintree Town Hall)

ALT Green skills schools event (Braintree Town Hall)

Progress so far on Witham’s community centre

ALT Progress so far on Witham’s community centre

Social supermarket (Earls Colne).

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Cllr Tom Cunningham is set to become the new Leader of Braintree District Council, succeeding Cllr Butland, who will step down from the role and as Leader of the Conservative Group next Thursday, after more than 20 years of dedicated service. Read more: bit.ly/4fwRoOK
Cllr Tom Cunningham, incoming Leader of Braintree District Council

ALT Cllr Tom Cunningham, incoming Leader of Braintree District Council

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The Local Plan consultation is now live, and we need YOUR views 🗨 We want to know what you think of the draft updated plan, the proposed sites, the policies and what matters most to you locally. Have your say today: braintree.gov.uk/localplanre…
Planning for the future image that states: have your say on the Braintree district's updated Local Plan. Running until 5pm on Friday 17 April 2026.

ALT Planning for the future image that states: have your say on the Braintree district's updated Local Plan. Running until 5pm on Friday 17 April 2026.

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Most of Braintree and the immediate surrounding area has no water or low water pressure currently. @AnglianWater report this is due to a problem with one of their pumps that push water around the network. They estimate that everything should be back to normal by 8pm this evening.
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We're holding a spring job fair in partnership with the @JCPinEssex at Queen's Hall, Chipping Hill in Halstead on Thursday 12 March from 9.30am to 12.30pm. The event is free and no booking required, so why not pop down. Nearby parking available at Butler Road and Chapel Street.
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Learn how to cut cyber risk, prevent phishing and ransomware and build a practical security plan - all without big budgets. Join us on 19 February at Bocking Village Hall for a free, cyber security briefing with expert James Pitron from Cyber Trust. More bit.ly/4r8ks1P
James Pitron from Cyber Trust

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Braintree District Council retweeted
Met Office - E England@metofficeEEngJan 27
Yellow warning of ice affecting East of England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
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Met Office - E England@metofficeEEngJan 6
Yellow warning of snow affecting East of England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
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We celebrated an important construction milestone with a 'topping out ceremony' at Witham’s community centre this week. We joined partners to mark the completion of the building’s main structure, bringing our £4m project a step closer to reality. bit.ly/4p2srf4
Construction company SEH French Limited, design consultancy Ingleton Wood and Councillors marked the completion of the building’s main structure with a topping out ceremony.

ALT Construction company SEH French Limited, design consultancy Ingleton Wood and Councillors marked the completion of the building’s main structure with a topping out ceremony.

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Braintree District Council retweeted
EssexFSB@FSBEssex13 Nov 2025
Yesterday, we were at Colne Valley Golf Club, with @BraintreeDC, learning about how the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill will impact small business owners. This is the 4th in a series of 6 partnership events. Next session: events.fsb.org.uk/en/busines…
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Braintree District Council retweeted
Braintree District Council@BraintreeDC14 Oct 2025
🌟 Free briefing on employment law and legal essentials 🌟 In this practical and informative business briefing, we will guide you through the key legal areas every small business should understand when employing people. For a free ticket, visit bit.ly/4ohCugz
Business Briefing: Employment Law and your responsibilities as a small business

ALT Business Briefing: Employment Law and your responsibilities as a small business

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Braintree District Council retweeted
Hatfield Peverel Parish Council@HatPevPC3 Nov 2025
Come and get some new slippers courtesy of @HWEssex Slipper Exchange project funded by @BraintreeDC cost of Living Fund. Healthwatch will provide free brand-new slippers to the most vulnerable in our communities, #slipperexchange #BraintreeDistrictCouncil #HelpInTheCommunity
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Braintree District Council retweeted
Braintree District Council@BraintreeDC21 Oct 2025
🌟 Legal essentials for small businesses 🌟 Join us for an in-person briefing designed to equip businesses with practical legal knowledge to protect and strengthen their operations. 📅 Wed, 12 November 🕐 1pm to 3pm 📍 Earls Colne 💷 Free Register: bit.ly/4ohCugz
Tracey Salisbury at HR Prime presenting to businesses

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Braintree District Council retweeted
Hatfield Peverel Parish Council@HatPevPC27 Oct 2025
A fun time was had by all at the official opening of the tennis courts this weekend & the free fun sessions. Cllr Wrench of @BraintreeDC did the honours of cutting the ribbon. Book your courts at tinyurl.com/book-tennis or via our website by searching “sports in the village”
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Today’s business briefing, led by Mathew Parkins from The AI Guys, showed local businesses how AI can transform the way they work. The next briefing, ‘Legal Essentials for Small Businesses’, will be held in Earls Colne on Wed, 12 Nov. To book, visit: bit.ly/4ohCugz
Mat Parkins with Chairman Cllr Justin Wrench, Ann Scott and Penny Calder at the business briefing on AI for small businesses

ALT Mat Parkins with Chairman Cllr Justin Wrench, Ann Scott and Penny Calder at the business briefing on AI for small businesses

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