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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Social Supermarket launches in White Colne
A pop-up social supermarket providing access to affordable groceries has launched at White Colne Village Hall.
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Local Plan Sub-Committee set to consider site proposals for updated Braintree District Local Plan
Next week marks the start of committee meetings set to consider development site proposals for allocation in the updated Local Plan for the Braintree district.
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Ten Braintree schools receive funding for green projects
The Braintree District Cultural Education Partnership (BDCEP) awarded funding for ten green projects at the third annual Schools Eco Event.
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Halstead Empire Theatre installs new digital projector
Halstead Empire Theatre has credited a new digital projector with increasing ticket sales, allowing them to show more recent films at their independent theatre.
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Government feedback on Essex councils reorganisation interim plan offers ‘the green light to work toward final proposals’
Government officials have responded positively to initial plans for the reorganisation of Greater Essex’s 15 existing local authorities into new ‘unitary’ councils.
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Braintree District Council announce Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2025-26
Braintree District Council has announced that it’s Chairman for the year ahead will be Cllr Justin Wrench and Vice-Chairman will be Cllr Lyn Walters at it’s Annual General Meeting on Monday 28 April.
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New chapter begins at Stambourne swimming pool thanks to rural government grant
Spring Croft swimming pool in Stambourne has extended its venue thanks to a £36,350 grant awarded by Braintree District Council from the UK Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund.
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Braintree District Council Chairman holds community event at Braintree District Museum
Outgoing Braintree District Council Chairman, Cllr Lyn Walters, held a ‘Chairman’s Community Showcase’ on Thursday 24 April at Braintree District Museum
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Braintree District residents celebrate six weeks of Beat the Street success
Braintree District Council is very pleased to announce the resounding success of the recent six-week Beat the Street initiative.
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Braintree District Council award £3.5k to Baby Stuff Braintree
Braintree District Council has awarded local charity, Baby Stuff Braintree, a grant of £3,500 from their £1m Cost of Living Fund.
