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Council approves balanced budget that protects vital services despite challenging financial climate
Braintree District Council’s budget of £19.6 million for 2024-25 has been approved by councillors at the Full Council meeting yesterday (Monday 19 February).
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Braintree District Council launch Cost of Living grant scheme
Braintree District Council has announced a new small grants scheme providing funding of up to £10,000 to start or enhance existing community projects
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Braintree District Council take action on illegal advertising
Braintree District Council was successful in prosecuting an individual for unauthorised advertising in a lay-by, resulting in fines and costs totalling over £3,000.
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North Essex Councils join forces to address housing crisis in the county
Housing Summit aims to find solutions to affordability and homelessness issues
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Braintree District Council launches consultation on homelessness
Braintree District Council has launched a public consultation on it’s draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy which was approved at a Cabinet meeting on 22 January.
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Braintree District Council launch Halstead Safer Streets survey
Braintree District Council, in partnership with the Office of the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Essex, has successfully secured £300,223 of funding under the Government’s Safer Streets Fund.
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Braintree Street Market dates for 2024 announced
Braintree District Council has announced the dates of its upcoming street market dates for 2024.
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Home Office Special Development Order process for Wethersfield asylum accommodation “runs against the spirit of national planning policy” claims council
Braintree District Council has shared its view with the Home Office that its plans to seek planning permission for its asylum accommodation centre at Wethersfield airbase.
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Draft budget proposes to protect services and ensure long-term financial resilience
Braintree District Council’s budget proposals for 2024/2025 have been published, setting out its plan to protect essential services, deliver priorities whilst ensuring long-term financial resilience.
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Council reaffirms commitment to tackle empty homes
Braintree District Council’s Cabinet has agreed to implement a new policy to reduce the number of empty homes across the district.