A war of words has erupted among councillors about the health of our town centres.
District councillor Stephen Canning praised both the Government and Braintree Council for its support of small businesses.
But opposition groups criticised suggestions the Conservative-led council had helped “rejuvenate” our high streets at a meeting on Monday evening.
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