Wethersfield Asylum Accommodation Centre to stay open beyond 2027 and increase by 55 per cent in capacity
The Home Office has informed Braintree District Council that it wants to keep Wethersfield open past 2027 and to expand its permanent capacity from 800 to 1,245
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Braintree District Council installs new inclusive play boards at local parks
Braintree District Council has recently installed new inclusive play boards at Brook Meadow, Sible Hedingham, Albert Moss, Rivenhall and Mill Chase, Halstead.
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New councillor elected to Braintree District Council in by-election
The results of the 2026 by-election for Coggeshall Ward.
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Local staircase supplier boosts its manufacturing capabilities thanks to rural government grant
“Supporting small rural businesses like RTH Staircases is vital for our local economy."
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March 2026 news roundup
Read the latest news and information from Contact magazine - March 2026.
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Residents urged to have their say on updated Local Plan for the Braintree district
Braintree District Council has opened its first public consultation on an updated Local Plan, inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views from Tuesday 3 March 2026.
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Braintree District Council makes improvements to facilities at Great Notley Country Park
Braintree District Council is investing in new smart locking technology at the community football pitches in Great Notley Country Park.
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New link road in Braintree to progress following approval of varied planning agreement
Plans to deliver a new link road in Braintree are moving forward, following the approval of a revised planning agreement by Braintree District Council’s Planning Committee on Tuesday 17 February 2026.
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Braintree District Council freezes its share of council tax to support residents with the cost-of-living crisis
Braintree District Council has agreed to freeze its share of council tax this year to support residents with the continuing cost-of-living crisis.
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Chairman’s Community Showcase returns for 2026
The Chairman of Braintree District Council, Cllr Justin Wrench, will be hosting a Community Showcase following the success of last year’s event.
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Braintree District Council announce spring job fair
Braintree District Council in partnership with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a spring job fair which will take place at Queen’s Hall in Halstead this March.
