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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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.
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Braintree District Council relaunches coworking initiative in a bid to support the self-employed
Braintree District Council has relaunched an initiative designed to support sole traders, freelancers, solopreneurs and independent professionals.
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Braintree District Council is set to allocate £176K to businesses and community groups in rural areas
A scheme set to give rural businesses and communities a £176K boost has opened to applications.
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Young minds inspired at Rayne Primary STEM Day
Students at Rayne Primary School enjoyed a fun-filled day of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Residents’ views sought to shape future of local government in Greater Essex
Fifteen councils across Essex, along with the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, are this week beginning to gather residents’ views and priorities.
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Braintree District Council send letter to Secretary of State regarding Rivenhall Incinerator
Braintree District Council has requested that the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government call in additional planning applications submitted for the Rivenhall Incinerator.