https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 06 May 2026 11:42:21 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 11:42:21 +0000 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/17/lovisa-to-open-at-braintree-village Braintree Village has announced that Australian jewellery brand, Lovisa, is set to open the region’s first outlet store on Saturday, 25 April. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:50:00 +0100 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/16/new-freight-hq-opens-in-witham PFE Express Ltd was honoured to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to officially open its new purpose-built Head Office and Warehouse facility in Witham, Essex, on 4 March 2026. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:56:00 +0100 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/15/rural-grant-boosts-staircase-manufacturer “Supporting small rural businesses like RTH Staircases is vital for our local economy." Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:42:00 +0000 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/14/the-local-foundry-behind-the-iconic-bafta-award Most people recognise the famous BAFTA mask from the world of film, television and gaming - but few know that this iconic award is crafted right here in Braintree. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:51:00 +0000 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/13/spring-job-fair-announced 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, 23 Feb 2026 16:40:00 +0000 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/12/record-breaking-results-for-braintree-village Braintree Village has reported a strong trading performance for the 2025 Golden Quarter, with both sales and footfall significantly exceeding national retail benchmarks. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:17:00 +0000 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/11/braintree-film-selected-for-premiere-at-festival A film written and produced in Braintree has been selected for a world premiere at the prestigious, BAFTA qualifying Manchester Film Festival. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +0000 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/10/new-funding-portal-now-live The Ambitious Essex Funding Finder - a new go-to tool for discovering funding opportunities - has launched. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:25:00 +0000 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/9/careco-opens-new-headquarters Mobility retailer CareCo has officially opened its new headquarters following a 21-month redevelopment project. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:07:00 +0000 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/8/councillors-to-consider-strategic-sites Braintree district councillors are set to consider strategic sites submitted to the council as part of the Local Plan Review during September and October.  Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:54:00 +0100 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/5/aconda-wins-king-s-award-for-enterprise ACONDA Industrial Carriers has been awarded the prestigious 2025 King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation — one of the world’s highest business honours. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0100 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/1/success-at-the-spectrum-works-jobs-fair Braintree District Council held its Spectrum Works Jobs and Wellbeing Fair on Tuesday 15 July, at Causeway House in Braintree, from 10am to 1pm. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0100 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/2/plea-to-reverse-a12-widening-cancellation Essex local authorities have written to the Secretary of State for Transport sharing their joint concern regarding the Government's recent decision to cancel the long-planned A12 widening scheme. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0100 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/3/young-minds-inspired-at-rayne-primary-stem-day Students at Rayne Primary School enjoyed a fun-filled day of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0100 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/4/local-plan-sub-committee-set-to-consider-site-proposals-for-updated-braintree-district-local-plan Next week marks the start of committee meetings set to consider development site proposals for allocation in the updated Local Plan for the Braintree district. Wed, 07 May 2025 09:00:00 +0100 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/6/the-rt-hon-james-cleverly-td-vr-mp-opens-new-wade-gatic-building-extension-in-halstead Alumasc, the premium sustainable building products, systems and solutions group, is pleased to announce the formal opening of its Gatic access covers manufacturing and assembly facility. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:25:00 +0100 https://www.locatebraintreedistrict.co.uk/news/article/7/braintree-district-council-awards-schools-12-000-in-a-bid-to-encourage-students-into-higher-education Braintree District Council announces allocation of a £12,000 transportation grant to secondary schools across the district, giving students the exciting opportunity to visit the University of Essex. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000