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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Open letter from the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Essex Leaders and Chief Executives Group – Local Government Reorganisation
The Government’s consultation on Local Government Reorganisation has now closed.
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Braintree District Council requests early decision on May 2026 elections to safeguard Local Government Reorganisation timeline
The Leader of Braintree District Council has written to the Minister requesting an early decision on whether elections across Greater Essex will proceed in May 2026.
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Braintree District Council writes to Secretary of State urging government to rethink plans limiting local planning powers
Braintree District Council’s Leader has written to the Secretary of State urging a rethink on its plans to limit council's abilities to refuse planning permission for 150 homes+ housing developments.
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Last chance to comment on reorganisation plans for Greater Essex
Residents, businesses, community and voluntary groups in Essex and anyone interested have just one week left to have their say on the future structure of local government.
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Topping out ceremony marks milestone at Witham’s new community centre
Building work on Braintree District Council’s multi-million-pound community centre reached an important milestone this week.
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Braintree District Council’s services during the Christmas and New Year period
Residents are being reminded of the amended opening times and service changes of Braintree District Council services and venues over the Christmas and New Year period.
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Braintree District Council adopts Essex Air Quality Strategy
Braintree District Council’s Cabinet has voted to adopt the Essex Air Quality Strategy.
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Braintree District Council launches Digital Skills Showcase to empower local students for future careers
Braintree District Council is proud to announce the upcoming Digital Skills Showcase - a flagship event designed to inspire and equip young people across the district with the skills they need.
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Fraudster jailed after wrongly claiming benefits from Braintree District Council
The Department of Work and Pensions is seeking to recover the full amount fraudulently claimed
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New pool pod at Witham Leisure Centre boost accessibility
Braintree District Council is proud to announce the installation of a new, upgraded pool pod at Witham Leisure Centre, replacing the previous unit which had reached the end of its life.
