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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Braintree District Council budget sets out plan for investing in local communities
Braintree District Council’s budget has been approved for 2025-26.
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Plans for new Hedingham medical centre a step closer
Braintree District Council has completed the process to transfer a plot of land located in Sible Hedingham to OneMedical Property, a leading developer of healthcare properties.
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Still time to have your say on future growth of the Braintree district
There are two weeks left for residents to have their say on the latest round of consultation as part of the updated Local Plan for the Braintree district.
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Essex Council Leaders, the Police and Fire Commissioner and Chief Executives met on Friday (14 February) to commence work on Devolution in Greater Essex
An update on the work from Greater Essex councils relating to Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation.
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Braintree District Council celebrate apprentices at Apprenticeship Awards
Braintree District Council has celebrated its apprentices in an award ceremony aimed at shining a light on the achievements of their apprentices this National Apprenticeship Week.
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Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Latest information and updates relating to Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex.
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Home Office notifies council Special Development Order conditions fulfilled for Wethersfield asylum centre
The Home Office has informed Braintree District Council it can increase the capacity of Wethersfield asylum centre to 800 now it has satisfied conditions of central government.
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Subscriptions to second year of Garden Waste Collection Service now open
Braintree District residents can now sign up for another year of garden waste collections from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
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Beat the Street initiative comes to the Braintree district
Braintree District Council is excited to announce the arrival of the Beat the Street initiative across the Braintree district.
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Braintree District Council grants planning permission and awards £10,000 to Greenway North Essex to support it with its ambitions of establishing a new cycling network
"This project represents an important step toward achieving our vision of creating a greener, more connected community.”
