Great Braxted Parish Council

28/03/2026

🐰🌸 Easter Bunny Bingo is coming to the village! 🌸🐰

A free, fun-filled morning of Easter Bunny Bingo will take place on Sunday 5 April at 10am at the Braxted Pavilion.

This fantastic event, organised by one of our wonderful residents, is perfect for children of all ages. There’ll be plenty of bingo fun and the best part? Every child will take home an Easter egg!

A great way for the family to celebrate Easter with friends and neighbours.

17/03/2026

🌿 Village Litter Pick Reminder – This Saturday! 🌿

Just a quick reminder that our village litter pick is taking place this Saturday 21 March, from 10am to 12pm, starting at the Braxted Pavilion.

Whether you can spare the full two hours or just a little time, every bit helps to keep our village beautiful!

🧹 Litter pickers and bags will be provided
🧤 Please bring your own gloves

☕ Refreshments will be served after the event, so it’s also a great chance to catch up with neighbours.

We’d love to see as many people as possible and of course, everyone is welcome!

16/03/2026

🚗 Have your say on safer speeds in Essex

Essex County Council has launched a public consultation on the draft Essex Safer Speeds Strategy, which aims to reduce serious road traffic collisions and improve safety for people walking, cycling and travelling around their communities.

Speed is a major factor in serious collisions across Essex, and the strategy supports the county’s Vision Zero goal of eliminating deaths and serious injuries on Essex roads by 2040.

Residents, businesses and visitors are invited to share their views on the proposed approach to managing speed limits across the county.


🗓 Consultation open: 16 March – 26 April 2026

You can find out more and complete the survey here:
https://consultations.essex.gov.uk/essex-highways/essex-safer-speeds-strategy

Your feedback will help shape the final strategy before it is adopted later this year.

18/02/2026

🌿 Save the Date! 🌿

Great Braxted’s annual Village Litter Pick will take place on Saturday 21st March 2026, from 10am to 12pm, starting at the Village Pavilion.

All equipment will be provided, and there will be refreshments at the end as a thank you to everyone taking part.

Please pop the date in your diary and come along to support this community effort!

03/02/2026

♻️ New & improved textile recycling in Maldon! 👕🧦

Maldon District Council have made it easier to recycle your unwanted clothes and textiles. From this week, Maldon residents can book a FREE doorstep collection instead of leaving textile sacks out with recycling.

✅ Bookable weekly collections
📅 Collected every Thursday
🏡 Collected straight from your doorstep

This new service is more reliable, convenient, and helps keep usable textiles out of landfill.

👉 Look out for a leaflet through your door or find full details on the council's website and social channels.
👉 Ready to book? Call 0800 787 9071, email [email protected] or book online at: https://www.essextextiles.co.uk/contact-us-maldon

Recycling more = waste less 💚

(PLEASE REMEMBER:   ALL ITEMS CAN BE PUT INTO ANY BAGS BUT MUST BE LEFT ON THE DOORSTEP ONLY, PLEASE NOTE THAT DRIVERS ARE OUT COLLECTING ALL DAY) Thank You.

07/12/2025

There will be no change to the usual Wednesday waste collection over Christmas and New Year 2025/26

03/12/2025

Local Government Reorganisation - Have Your Say on the Future of Local Government in Essex

It's time to tell the Government what you think about the future of councils in Essex!

Right now, there are 15 councils that deliver most services to Essex residents. The Government wants fewer. Staying as we are isn't an option. Along with most other councils in Essex, our preference is for 15 to become 5.

Other proposals call for 4 or 3. Our proposal would mean Maldon joining Chelmsford, Brentwood and parts of Essex County Council to form a new Mid Essex unitary council.

Maldon District Council believes five councils has the best chance of keeping local government local. But this isn’t the only option being put forward. This is your opportunity to let the Government know what you want. Please respond through their website.

Take part here:

Find and participate in consultations run by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

21/11/2025

The annual Resident's Survey closes on Sunday the 23rd November. Have your say now at: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=VH_RilQmuUumwvI0YlcqFPja6QrZlq9AmxyZuXdZUUVUMTQ2NTlQNFRHWFZMNkxMMVBERFE5MjVYNy4u&route=shorturl

18/11/2025

🚧 Essex Highways Update – Langford Road Temporary Traffic Lights 🚧

Please be aware that as part of the ongoing Westcombe Park development works in Heybridge, temporary two-way traffic lights will be in place on Langford Road from 19–25 November, operating 7:00am to 7:00pm each day.

These lights are required to allow the developer to safely install new safety barriers linked to the construction of the new roundabout.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys during this period. Further details can be found on One.Network

One platform to plan, monitor, communicate and analyse traffic disruptions.

17/11/2025

🎄 A Big Festive Week in Maldon! 🎄

Maldon is kicking off the Christmas season in style with a whole week of festive fun across the town centre and Promenade Park!

✨ Light Up Maldon – Thursday 27th November
Join the fun from 5–9pm as the High Street transforms into a sparkling festive wonderland, with live music, entertainment, stalls and the main event, the Christmas Lights, being switched on at 6pm!

🎡 Observation Wheel at Promenade Park
Enjoy breathtaking views over Maldon and the River Blackwater:
• Thu 27th: 4pm–9pm
• Sat 29th: 11am–9pm
• Sun 30th: 10am–4pm

🛍️ Christmas Market – Sunday 30th November
Browse seasonal treats, handmade gifts and festive goodies from 10am–4pm at Promenade Park.

Wrap up warm, bring your loved ones, and join us for a magical start to the festive season in Maldon! ✨🎅

03/11/2025

🌍♻️ Great News for Great Braxted Residents! ♻️🌍

Maldon District Council is expanding its plastic bags and wrapping recycling service across the District.

Starting this November, the rollout will happen in phases. When your household is enrolled, you’ll see a sticker on your black wheeled bin letting you know you can start adding plastic bags and wrapping to your pink recycling sacks ✅

You’ll soon be able to recycle:
🛍️ Carrier and bread bags
🍫 Chocolate, sweets, and biscuit wrappers
🥩 Cheese, fish, and meat wrapping
🥗 Salad, fruit, and frozen food bags
🧴 Cleaning pouches and film lids
📦 Multipack, magazine, and kitchen roll wrapping
…and even bubble wrap and cling film!

👉 Please wait for your bin sticker before adding these items to your recycling.

28/10/2025

🇬🇧 Tri-Parish Remembrance Sunday Service - Great Braxted, Little Braxted and Wickham Bishops 🇬🇧

Residents are warmly invited to attend the Remembrance Sunday Service at the War Memorial, located at the junction of Kelvedon Road, Tiptree Road and Beacon Hill, on Sunday 9th November at 2.30pm.

Please note that roads leading to the War Memorial will be closed from 1.45 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. to allow the Service to take place safely.

Residents within the closure area will not be able to drive to or from their homes during this time. If you need to use your vehicle between these hours, you may wish to park outside the closure area in advance.

🚓 Access will remain open for emergency vehicles.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your understanding as we come together to honour those who gave their lives in service.

For any queries, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

📞 01376 520103

Lest We Forget.