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 provides further funding to Braintree Area Foodbank
Braintree District Council has awarded further funding to Braintree Area Foodbank from its £1m Cost of Living Fund.
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Spa Road Skatepark at Witham gets a modern makeover
Braintree District Council is thrilled to announce a long-awaited upgrade for Spa Road skatepark in Witham.
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Council thanks residents for early Local Plan feedback as it considers the timetable for its production
Braintree District Council issues thanks to residents, parish and town councils and communities for sharing initial feedback on its updated Local Plan looking forward to 2041.
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Newly transformed Ramsey Road Recreational Ground unveiled by Braintree District Council
The newly enhanced Ramsey Road Recreational Ground in Halstead is now open for family-fun and fitness.
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Networking event in Earls Colne empowers rural businesses
Braintree District Council held a business support networking event on Friday, 26 July in support of local rural businesses.
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Braintree District Council expresses continued concerns over National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury pylon proposals
Braintree District Council (BDC) responds to National Grid’s most recent consultation on its plans to install pylons between the existing substations in Norwich and Tilbury in Essex.
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Braintree District Council offers funding to bring community green space project to life
Braintree District Council has opened the third round of its Community Gardens and Open Spaces Fund, encouraging local charities and community groups to share their green space vision.
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Updates: Wethersfield Airfield Asylum Accommodation
This page will be continually updated regarding the Home Office’s asylum seeker accommodation centre at Wethersfield Airfield.
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Braintree District Council grants Hackney Carriage licences for electric vehicles
Braintree District Council and local taxi firms have worked in partnership to introduce four new electric vehicle taxis to Braintree town centre.
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Community mental health wellbeing garden now open in Braintree
A community garden designed to support adults with their mental health has opened in Braintree.
