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 awarded grants for community wellbeing to 21 successful applicants
Braintree District Council has awarded 21 successful applicants a share of their Health and Wellbeing 2023/24 Panel grant.
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Witham Leisure Centre receives energy savings grant to implement carbon cutting measures
"This grant will help to move the council towards its net zero objective and ease the running costs of Witham Leisure Centre, while maintaining the same high level of provision for its users."
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Over 400 new affordable homes delivered in the Braintree district
424 new affordable homes were completed during 2023-24 across the Braintree district, exceeding the council’s target by 70%.
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Halstead Football club and primary school granted more than £130,000 from Halstead Community Fund scheme
Three Halstead community projects will benefit from more than £130,000 in newly released funding.
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Home Office releases latest Wethersfield asylum accommodation centre community newsletter
The Home Office has released its Wethersfield Asylum Centre newsletter for April/May.
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Rural businesses and communities are set to receive half a million pounds to implement projects
Rural businesses and community groups are set to receive a £558K boost thanks to the allocation of grants by Braintree District Council.
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New plan focuses on thriving communities, a stronger economy and a sustainable future
Increasing availability of good quality, affordable homes and developing safer and more resilient communities are among the key actions in Braintree District Council’s annual plan for the next year.
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Braintree District Council initiates enhancements to local skateparks
Braintree District Council is set to embark on a transformative journey to upgrade three of its local skateparks situated in Braintree, Halstead, and Witham, commencing firstly at Ramsey Road.
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Call for sites deadline looming to have say on future growth of the Braintree district
Landowners, developers and the public have until 5pm on 24 May to share suggestions for new development or environmental protection in the Braintree district as part of the Local Plan Review.
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Children bid for eco project funding at schools Dragons’ Den event
Representatives from ten primary schools gathered at the Braintree District Cultural Education Partnership’s (BDCEP) second annual Schools Eco Event at I-Construct in Braintree.
