Wethersfield Asylum Accommodation Centre to stay open beyond 2027 and increase by 55 per cent in capacity
The Home Office has informed Braintree District Council that it wants to keep Wethersfield open past 2027 and to expand its permanent capacity from 800 to 1,245
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Historic building in Rayne received a £10k boost for external repairs
"Supporting projects like this is at the heart of our commitment to strengthening rural communities."
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Braintree District Council successfully prosecute unlicensed dog boarder who caused unnecessary suffering to a dog that died
Braintree District Council has successfully prosecuted an unlicensed dog boarder, who caused unnecessary suffering to a beloved family pet that died as a result.
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New historical displays installed at Stisted Montefiore Institute thanks to rural government grant
New historical displays have been installed at the Montefiore Institute in Stisted thanks to a £5,212 grant awarded by Braintree District Council from the UK Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund
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Stisted community shop boosted by rural grant
Stisted Community Shop has upgraded its counter area thanks to a £2,000 grant awarded by Braintree District Council from the UK Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund.
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Freedom Leisure & Braintree District Council offer free swimming sessions during heatwave for Braintree district residents
Residents across the Braintree district are being encouraged to stay cool and keep active this week, and take advantage of free swimming sessions.
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Hands-on STEM Day inspires students at Richard de Clare Community Academy
"The children thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on challenges, as well as learning about the volunteers’ backgrounds in science and engineering."
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Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards 2026 open for nominations
Nominations are now open for this year’s Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards.
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Braintree District Council introduces PSPO to tackle antisocial driving in the district
A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is now in force across the entire Braintree district to tackle nuisance vehicles.
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Braintree District Council asks residents to put bins and boxes out by 6am during extreme heat warning
Residents are being asked to put their bins or boxes out by 6am on their usual collection day this week.
