27 Jul 2026Play area refurbishment contract awardedLeisure and Recreation · cabinet executive— Cabinet approved awarding the contract to HAGS UK for the refurbishment of five play areas across the district. The project is funded through the approved capital programme and Section 106 developer contributions, and is intended to replace playground equipment and improve inclusive community play facilities.£289kSpending
“I'm pleased to present this report seeking approval tonight to ward the contract for the refurbishment of five of our play areas across the district. This is about replacing playground equipment. It is also an investment in our communities, giving children safe, modern, inclusive…”
1 Jul 2026Treasury management performanceFinance · audit governance— The council maintained compliant treasury management activity, with no new borrowing during the year, external borrowing falling to £4.6 million and investment balances averaging £88 million. Investment income of £3.9 million was generated, including a 5.47% return on pooled funds, which helps support services and influences future cash-management and investment procurement decisions.£3.9mSpending
1 Jul 2026Year-end revenue and capital outturnFinance · audit governance— The council reported a £2.4 million favourable revenue variance for 2025-26, with £355,000 earmarked for carry-forward into 2026-27 and the rest added to general balances. Capital spend was £9.8 million against a £14.6 million budget, with £3.9 million reprofiled and £928,000 returned to general capital resources. This affects future procurement and project phasing, especially for continuing capital schemes and service budgets.£2.4mSpending
22 Jun 2026Whittam Community Centre budgetCommunity Assets · full council— The Whittam Community Centre project was reported as nearly complete and forecast to be delivered within budget, with a final cost of about £4 million. Funding comprised £1.7 million of Section 106 money and £2.3 million of council capital. Minor highways and planning issues remained before handover to Whittam Town Council.£4.0mSpending
22 Jun 2026£1m LGR implementation reserveCorporate Services · full councilTender expected 22 Jun 2026— Council approved setting aside a £1 million reserve to meet Braintree’s share of local government reorganisation implementation costs. The reserve is intended to support finance, governance, legal, workforce, digital, property, contracts and service disaggregation work needed for vesting day, while preserving service delivery resilience.£1.0mSpending
15 Jun 2026Essex Coast RAMS updateEnvironment · planning— The council approved an updated Essex Coast recreational disturbance avoidance and mitigation strategy, replacing the 2019 version and the existing SPD with a technical advice note. The revised strategy covers mitigation for the lifetime of development, increases ranger and monitoring provisions, and is supported by Natural England and all Essex authorities for implementation from 2026-08-01.£72mPolicy
Over the last 12 months, the most frequently discussed commercial topics in this council's meetings have been Professional Services (48 mentions, easing), IT & Digital (40 mentions, easing), Construction & Building Works (30 mentions, steady) and Environmental Services (21 mentions, easing).
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