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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New neighbourhood plan adopted to help shape village’s future
A new Neighbourhood Plan has been adopted by Braintree District Council to help shape future development and protect the environment in Earls Colne.
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Spectrum Works Jobs and Wellbeing Fair
Braintree District Council held its Spectrum Works Jobs and Wellbeing Fair on Tuesday 15 July, at Causeway House in Braintree, from 10am to 1pm.
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New multi-use games area in the Braintree district up and running
A new multi-use games area (MUGA) has officially opened in Steeple Bumpstead.
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Livewell Bocking Blackwater 3K fun run & duck race a resounding success
Last weekend the annual Livewell Bocking Blackwater 3K fun run & duck race was held the River Blackwater Nature Reserve.
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Local authorities issue urgent government plea to reverse A12 widening scheme cancellation
Essex local authorities have written to the Secretary of State for Transport sharing their joint concern regarding the Government's recent decision to cancel the long-planned A12 widening scheme.
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New 3G football pitch opens in Witham to boost grassroots sport
Work on a new 3G pitch at Witham Sports Ground has officially completed and is now open for clubs to use from September.
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Braintree District Council urges government to reconsider decision to cancel A12 widening scheme
Braintree District Council urges the government to reconsider its decision to cancel the A12 Chelmsford to A120 widening scheme.
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Jobs and wellbeing fair for Neurodivergent people to take place in Braintree next week
The event will feature employers who recruit and support services who can advise people who are neurodivergent – enabling people to find out about employment, training and support available locally.
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Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards 2025 open for nominations
Nominations are now open for this year’s Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards.
