Braintree District Council FAQs
Who do I complain to about noise ie motor bike being revved up in the backed garden
Generally ongoing noise and nuisance noise are dealt with by environmental health. It would help if you record the noise on a few occasions and note the times before reporting it.
Is a hosepipe ban due to be imposed in Braintree
Hi Raymond, it would be Anglian Water who would implement a hosepipe ban. They currently do not have plans to introduce one, but have not ruled it out as a possibility and are urging customers to use water wisely.
Can I make a payment online or over the phone
Yes you can its very simple
Hall Road in Panfield was resurfaced 10 days ago. Yesterday I walked as far as the post box in Hall Road and the soles of my shoes are covered in TAR. Surely this is incorrect after 10 days? What do I do in claiming some sort of compensation.
Get a life compensation are you actually serious
Do the council take broken paving slabs away from my house?
Hello, Unfortunately not but residents can take these to a recycling centre themselves free of charge. Many thanks
where do I report street light out of action
I believe the place to report them is on Essex County Council's website
We have a wedding booked for July 2021, when will we be able to book a registrar?
Hi Colin. You can find more information on the Government website here: https://www.essex.gov.uk/get-married-in-essex/book-a-registrar
Is there a grant available to adapt my bathroom as both myself and husband are finding having a bath more difficult now? We do not receive any form of benefit from the council. Joyce Gray
How do I dispose of a full sharp box
Take it to your GP or nearest hospital
Who do contact about noise by other people late at night that live in a hostel
Environmental Health officers.
Where can I dispose of paint tins
Hi Simon. Thanks for getting in touch with us.
Paint tins (if empty) can be disposed of in the grey wheeled bin. If they still have paint in them, even if it has dried up, they would need to be taken to the household recycling centre for safe disposal.
Kind regards, Lauren
Do you need permission to drop the curb
Yes you need to go to Essex County Council Highways Dept. There should be a lot of info on their web site.
when is the county councilor going to get back to me about my driveway for a disabled person as he has not bothered yet now theres a surprise as it looks like they dont care but have a duty to the disabled people and all the people that voted
Hi William. If you are looking to get in contact with your county councillor, you will need to contact Essex County Council directly. Here's a list of ways you can contact them: https://www.essex.gov.uk/Pages/Contact-us.aspx
How do I claim for damage caused by a pothole?
Call Essex County Council I think!
Hi not sure what's side our fences are in our back garden thanks
If you own the property the deeds will tell you. If it's rented then ask your landlord. As a rough guide: the good side of the fence faces the owner.
Need a new green bin
Phone the council or logo to their website
Can I talked old fire extinguisers
to the tip
Who do I get in touch with about alarms keep going off every 15 minutes in Hatfield Peverel library
Was the speed limit change brought in in Braintree on any party's manifesto for election. What are the costs involved.. All levels of government complain of lack of funds yet this there always seems to many for this sort of intrusion.
Is there C. V. S. I Braintree?
What is a category 4 notice mean, when it is posted on your land.?
are you taking part in the GREEN HOMES GRANT scheme organised by Warm works? They are paying me a visit tomorrow and I would like to clarify that they are legitimate and the scheme is still available to the public. Many Thanks
who to contact fro arrange collection for the 3 larger items removal service?
There is a car wash operating in the garden of a house in my street which means the noise of an industrial vacuum and washer is exceedingly irritating, is this legal to open such a business in a residential neighbourhood
Where can I purchase garden waste bin that is eco friendly & you dig into ground? Had one previously at old house.
Phone the police and get number plate and film them and call 101