Updates: Wethersfield Airfield Asylum Accommodation
This page will be continually updated regarding the Home Office’s asylum seeker accommodation centre at Wethersfield Airfield.
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Children bid for eco project funding at schools Dragons’ Den event
Representatives from ten primary schools gathered at the Braintree District Cultural Education Partnership’s (BDCEP) second annual Schools Eco Event at I-Construct in Braintree.
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New Chairman and Vice-Chairman elected to Braintree District Council
Braintree District Council has announced Cllr Lyn Walters as its new Chairman for 2024-25 at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, 22 April 2024.
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2024 Election of Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
The results of the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) elections for the Braintree district.
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Appeal dismissed over local business breaching planning rules
An appeal against a planning enforcement notice served by the Council in relation to the unauthorised mixed-use activity at Stock Street Farm Barn in Coggeshall has been dismissed.
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Halstead Dog Day is a success
Braintree District Council hosted a ‘Dog Day’ in Halstead Public Gardens as part of the Halstead Safer Streets programme on Saturday 20 April.
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Braintree District Council installs a new local play area in Braintree
Braintree District Council has installed a new play area at Mill Park Drive in Braintree.
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2024 news roundup
Read below the latest news and information from Contact magazine 2024.
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Ten new trees at Bradford Meadows to provide natural flood attenuation
Bradford Meadows green space in Braintree town centre has benefited from ten new trees, which will contribute to localised flood attenuation and provide important tree canopy cover.
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Plans to build three new floodlit 3G grass pitches approved to boost grassroot sport
Planning permission has been approved for new floodlit 3G artificial grass pitches (AGP) in Braintree and Witham to benefit local schools and communities.