Braintree District Council
Key Competitive Attractions
Braintree is a very attractive place for investment, due to innovative industrial developments, creating many business opportunities and reflecting its dynamic environment, with lower land prices than surrounding areas.
Great communications include the A120 road, M11 motorway, 30 minutes from Stansted Airport, and two railway stations, providing direct access to destinations in Greater London and the East of England.
Braintree`s Economic Development & Transportation Partnership Board works with the Braintree District Business Council, to provide a variety of free services designed to improve businesses` growth prospects: one-to-one service, resources, advice for start-up businesses and more. We achieve this through strong partnerships with the Enterprise Agency, Business Link, Chamber of Commerce, Essex Training & Enterprise Council and several others.
