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 Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards celebrates the district’s volunteering and sporting heroes
Sport and volunteering groups and individuals were celebrated on Wednesday 30 October in an awards ceremony held at Maltings Academy in Witham.
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Braintree District Council set to transfer new community centre to Witham Town Council
Braintree District Council has agreed to transfer a new multi-use community centre in the pipeline for Witham to Witham Town Council.
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Braintree Town Hall has been shortlisted as a finalist for next year’s Essex Wedding Awards
Braintree Town Hall has been shortlisted as a finalist for next year’s Essex Wedding Awards, in the category celebrating historical venues.
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Braintree District Council is asking residents to recycle their unused cables
Braintree District Council is working with Recycle Your Electricals to encourage local residents to participate in The Great Cable Challenge starting from Monday 14 October 2024.
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Braintree District Council officially opens revamped skatepark at Spa Road
Braintree District Council is thrilled to announce that the long-awaited upgrade for Spa Road skatepark in Witham has been officially opened to the public.
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Braintree District Council launches Festive Boost Grant for businesses
Braintree District Council has launched a Festive Boost Grant to help the district’s town centres look festive this winter.
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North Essex Councils join forces to respond to government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation
North Essex Councils have shared a joint response to the government on their proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the national planning system.
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Braintree District Council urges Government to reconsider Winter Fuel Payment criteria
The Leader of Braintree District Council, Cllr Graham Butland, will be writing to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, urging a review of the decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment.
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Councillors joined charity dedicated to supporting children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) at its official opening
Councillors joined SEND charity Happy Hill Essex and its famous patron Linda Robson at an official opening ceremony yesterday (Tuesday, 24 September).
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Hatfield Peverel Neighbourhood Plan has been adopted to guide development in the village
The Hatfield Peverel Neighbourhood Plan is the seventh neighbourhood plan to be adopted in the Braintree district, after councillors unanimously voted to approve it.