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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Council responds to Essex Minerals Local Plan setting out concerns over site proposals
Braintree District Council has set out its response to Essex County Council’s Replacement Essex Minerals Local Plan.
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Date set for Wethersfield asylum centre judicial review appeal
The Home Office's emergency permitted development rights (Class Q) run out in April
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Lean2Green offers free carbon-cutting support to Braintree District businesses
Braintree District Council is encouraging small businesses in the district to take up an opportunity to secure free expert advice and support on working more sustainably.
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Braintree District Council launches Community Infrastructure Grant Fund
Braintree District Council is launching a £100,000 fund to provide grants to community groups wishing to reduce their carbon output.
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Witham Town Park Phase Two
Braintree District Council has secured £78k in section 106 funding to implement the second phase of improvement works to Witham Town Park.
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Council approves balanced budget that protects vital services despite challenging financial climate
Braintree District Council’s budget of £19.6 million for 2024-25 has been approved by councillors at the Full Council meeting yesterday (Monday 19 February).
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Braintree District Council launch Cost of Living grant scheme
Braintree District Council has announced a new small grants scheme providing funding of up to £10,000 to start or enhance existing community projects
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Braintree District Council take action on illegal advertising
Braintree District Council was successful in prosecuting an individual for unauthorised advertising in a lay-by, resulting in fines and costs totalling over £3,000.
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North Essex Councils join forces to address housing crisis in the county
Housing Summit aims to find solutions to affordability and homelessness issues
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Braintree District Council launches consultation on homelessness
Braintree District Council has launched a public consultation on it’s draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy which was approved at a Cabinet meeting on 22 January.