Home Office notifies council of temporary capacity increase plan for Wethersfield asylum centre
The Home Office has informed Braintree District Council of its intention to increase the operational capacity of Wethersfield asylum centre from 800 to 1,245 temporarily.
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Freedom Leisure due to take over management of leisure centres in Braintree District
Braintree District Council is pleased to announce that starting from 1 September 2025 Freedom Leisure will be taking over the provision of leisure services across the district.
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Braintree District Council proposes land transfer to support community in Castle Hedingham
Braintree District Council is proposing that The Pump House and surrounding recreational land in Castle Hedingham be transferred to the parish in recognition of the local pride in the area.
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Braintree District Council secure over £138k to help make Braintree’s streets safer
Braintree District Council has successfully secured £138,619 from the Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner’s Office to help target crime and antisocial behaviour in in specified areas of Braintree.
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Braintree District Council strengthens communities after the completion of several key projects
Over the course of the 2024-25 financial year, Braintree District Council has completed 30 projects and delivered meaningful improvements to communities across the district.
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New neighbourhood plan adopted to help shape village’s future
A new Neighbourhood Plan has been adopted by Braintree District Council to help shape future development and protect the environment in Earls Colne.
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Spectrum Works Jobs and Wellbeing Fair
Braintree District Council held its Spectrum Works Jobs and Wellbeing Fair on Tuesday 15 July, at Causeway House in Braintree, from 10am to 1pm.
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New multi-use games area in the Braintree district up and running
A new multi-use games area (MUGA) has officially opened in Steeple Bumpstead.
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Livewell Bocking Blackwater 3K fun run & duck race a resounding success
Last weekend the annual Livewell Bocking Blackwater 3K fun run & duck race was held the River Blackwater Nature Reserve.
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Local authorities issue urgent government plea to reverse A12 widening scheme cancellation
Essex local authorities have written to the Secretary of State for Transport sharing their joint concern regarding the Government's recent decision to cancel the long-planned A12 widening scheme.