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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Residents thanked for their recycling efforts since new waste and recycling service was introduced
Braintree District Council is thanking residents for their continued support of the new recycling and waste collection service, which launched across the district in June.
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Free family swimming session available throughout August at swimming pools in Braintree district
Freedom Leisure and Braintree District Council are inviting families across the Braintree district to make use of free family swimming sessions taking place throughout August at three swimming pools
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Braintree District Council renews request for Secretary of State to call in Rivenhall Incinerator planning applications
Braintree District Council has renewed its request for the Government to call in a series of planning applications relating to the Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility.
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Council continues progress on Local Plan to keep development under local control
Braintree District Council has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering an up-to-date Local Plan to help retain local control over development.
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Braintree District Council strengthens communities after the completion of several key projects
Over the 2025-26 financial year, Braintree District Council completed 30 key projects, delivering improvements for residents, businesses and communities.
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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.
