Braintree District Council

Today is #WhiteRibbonDay and the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. This year's theme is #ItStartsWithMen. At Braintree District Council we are committed to ending men's violence against women and girls, by working to foster positive culture change. This #WhiteRibbonDay we support White Ribbon UK's campaign to encourage men to become allies to create a more equal society. #16daysofactivism

Design Code… what is it and why is it important? 🏡🍃🏢 We’ve pulled together an explainer video below 👇 Our survey is open until 16 December - use this opportunity to help shape how futute developments will look across the district if you live or work here! 🔗 Survey link and more information in the comments. #planning #localgov #designcode #nppf

We’ve been busy allocating government grants to organisations within our communities, future-proofing vital community assets and enhancing resilience in rural areas. White Colne Parish Council, for example, has made energy saving efficiencies to its village hall thanks to a £43,000 grant from the UK Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund. The project has seen the installation of thirty solar panels, an air source heat pump, an EV charging point as well as a battery storage system to store captured energy. A large energy display board showing how much energy is generated, stored and exported has been installed to showcase the building’s net zero capabilities too. With these upgrades, the venue is now able to generate its own electricity, bringing cost savings as well as energy saving efficiencies. The village hall, which dates back to the Victorian era, is a hub for the community and offers a venue for events, markets and parties, regular classes and meetings. As part of this initative, the Colne Valley Community Energy Project will be showcasing the carbon reduction measures on Saturday, 16 November, from 10am to 4pm, in a bid to inspire and encourage residents and business owners to improve their energy efficiency too. To reserve a ticket for the event, visit https://lnkd.in/ehQG3EDX #FundedbyUKGovernment

A look inside our staff Technology Day yesterday 🌐🙌 With the technology landscape constantly evolving, we spent the day sharing advice and best practice on maximising use of technology and what’s coming in the future, to help us work more efficiently and supporting residents & businesses as much as possible. Thanks to all those who attended, including staff from other Essex authorities - it was great to have you! 🙏 Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Its Lolly Ltd BARTEC Idox plc Essex Police Esri

There's lots going on right now in the planning space - one of our latest projects is producing a new design code for the district, that will set out clear expectations of good quality design principles for new development for the district 🏡🛣️ It will be a crucial document for developers, housebuilders and architects, making sure they're aware of what is required from their proposed plans before they are submitted, guaranteeing standards are upheld and removing the uncertainty which can lead to delays in the planning process. It'll also be used in determining future planning applications. We're firstly asking for residents views through a short survey on their aspirations for their local area, what they think works well and doesn't work well to influence the final document. This is a fantastic step forward to make policy district-focused, putting residents at the heart of helping to shape planning documents and meeting the needs of our community. #planning #localgov #designcode

Thank you to everyone who came to our job fair this morning. Great to see lots of local people and employers!

Have you seen our latest job opportunities at the council? - Property and Asset Management Administrator, Permanent - Full Time - Street Scene and Open Spaces Manager, Permanent - Full Time - Elections Administration Officer, Permanent - Full Time - Customer Service Assistant (Venues), Permanent - Part Time (15 hours) - Administration Support Officer (Housing Operations), Fixed Term - Full Time (1 year) To find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/emsGMkAn

Last night, we celebrated some volunteering and sporting heroes from across the district. The Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards are an annual event recognising the amazing work from passionate individuals in the Braintree district. Sports Personality of the Year (Young Person) – Freia Challis Highly Commended – Hari Shukla, Evie Mills and Mayzie Lake Inspirational Role Model – Mark Weale Highly Commended – Daryl Clark and Carol Parker Sports Personality of the Year (Adult) – Hayley Lamkin Highly Commended – Andrew Wilmot Going the Extra Mile Award – Sally Welsh Highly Commended – John Stedman, Martin Smith and Jonathan Wicks Sports Coach of the Year – Reefe Ellis Highly Commended – David Blaylock and Paul Macarthur Volunteer Group of the Year – The Empire Theatre trust Highly Commended – Friends of Flitch Way and The Gosfield Community Shop Health and Wellbeing Award – Valley green Walking Football Highly Commended – Boxing Inspire and Diana Brown Long Service Award – Paul Eldridge Highly Commended – Margaret and Terry Surrey Outstanding New Volunteer Award – Kevin Pryke Highly Commended – Lucy Harrison and Arnaud Mouttou Coumarane Sports or Physical Activity Club of the Year – Gosfield Pickleball Club and The Martial Arts Centre Highly Commended – Braintree BMX Club and Yong Gi Do Martial Arts Volunteer of the Year – Paul Eldridge

JOB VACANCY - Street Scene and Open Spaces Manager Permanent - Full Time Salary £39,868 - £44,086 per annum This role is responsible for a diverse range of services managing street cleansing, grounds maintenance/amenity horticulture and open spaces. These teams provide essential services to the community and visitors to the district. From play areas & nature reserves to car park and street cleanliness, the services are diverse and impact all. You will manage the day-to-day operation of the teams including performance management, recruitment, learning and development, team building, sickness absence management and discipline. Find out more and apply below:

Exciting news. 📣 We’ve agreed to transfer a new multi-use community centre in the pipeline for Witham to Witham Town Council. The two-storey centre, set to be built on land off Haygreen Road, will include a mixed-use hall, kitchen, bar area and changing rooms to serve sports players using the adjacent football pitch. Once building work is complete, the £4 million asset will be transferred in its entirety to Witham Town Council who will then manage as well as own it. The communities in and around Witham will be able to use the hall to play sports, attend meetings or events and go to social clubs. With this joined up approach, we are very pleased to be supporting residents and delivering an asset which will be of benefit to the community for many years to come. 📸 From left to right: Cllr Phil Barlow, Cllr Kevin Bowers, Cllr Mary Cunningham and Cllr Paul Heath standing next to the Multiuse Games Area near the site.