Wethersfield Airfield and housing asylum seekers
This page is to keep you updated on our latest statements and information relating to the Home Office’s plans to secure accommodation for asylum seekers at Wethersfield Airfield.
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Braintree District Council’s Witham Dog Day for Safer Streets programme is a success
Braintree District Council held a one-off ‘Dog Day’ on Guithavon Green in Witham on Saturday 15 April, as part of the Safer Streets programme in Witham.
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MAN v FAT Football is going from strength to strength
Weight loss initiative MAN v FAT Football has been going from strength to strength since it first started in Halstead at the beginning of 2022.
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New milestone reached at the Horizon 120 business innovation and logistics park
"We are creating a modern, flexible and sustainable business park which is attracting investment, offering opportunities for businesses and creating jobs for local residents.”
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Council celebrates apprenticeship success
Braintree District Council is celebrating apprenticeship success with over 78 apprenticeships undertaken since the apprenticeships levy was introduced in 2017.
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Braintree District Council backs Keep Britain Tidy’s bid to show pride in Community during mass clean up
Braintree District Council is encouraging residents and businesses to pledge to do their bit to clear up the litter that blights the district during the Great British Spring Clean 2023.
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Businesses anticipate positive outcomes after a series of workshops
“I’m thrilled that these workshops are supporting small businesses with their work as well as encouraging growth, supporting and creating jobs."
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Young entrepreneur secures top grant for new business venture
"Launching a new business is challenging and this initiative is a way of removing some of the barriers which may hinder young people from taking that initial step."
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Green Heart Champions go from strength to strength
More and more residents across the district are stepping up to volunteer as a Green Heart Champion to help tackle the purge of litter that other people leave behind
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Council sets out new annual plan to grow district, support residents and businesses and enhance the environment
Braintree District Council has approved a new annual plan, setting out actions and performance measures for 2023/24 which aims to strengthen and support local communities and grow the local economy.
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New five-year healthy housing strategy adopted
A new Healthy Housing Strategy, which supports housing provision in the Braintree district up to 2028, has been officially adopted.
