Updates: Wethersfield Airfield Asylum Accommodation
This page will be continually updated regarding the Home Office’s asylum seeker accommodation centre at Wethersfield Airfield.
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Peer challenge praises council’s services to communities
The LGA peer challenge process, which is voluntary and improvement focused, designed to meet individual council needs, took place over four days in October 2023
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Braintree District Council disappointed in judicial review decision over RAF Wethersfield asylum accommodation
Statement from Braintree District Council on Judicial Review decision.
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GP services have opened at the Livewell Hub in Braintree
Mount Chambers Medical Practice is now offering GP-led services at the new Livewell Hub in Braintree’s town centre.
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Over £200,000 funding agreed for new tennis court in Halstead
Halstead will be receiving over £200,000 for a new tennis court and associated facilities thanks to developer funding secured by Braintree District Council.
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Braintree District Council reminds residents of last chance to catch the Early Bird discount
From 4 March 2024, Braintree District Council will be charging for the collection of garden waste. Sign up by 30 November 2023 to grab a 50% Early Bird discount.
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Council recognises continued financial pressures and challenges as it considers budget
Braintree District Council recognises the continued financial pressures and challenges ahead as it considers initial proposals to deliver a balanced budget at an upcoming Cabinet meeting.
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Braintree District Council’s networking event supports local businesses
"There were many offers of support, including the possibility of working with graduate scientists at Anglia Ruskin University and mentoring opportunities with an experienced business advisor."
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Planning permission granted for the Men’s Shed in Great Yeldham
A revised planning application which will see the Men’s Shed in Great Yeldham flourish has been given the green light.
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Braintree District Council’s new Gladiator machine is tackling chewing gum littering in town centres
Braintree District Council has added a new gum busting machine called the MaxVac Gladiator MV700 to its street-cleansing equipment.
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High Court reserves judgement on judicial review for RAF Wethersfield asylum accommodation
A decision in relation to the challenge on the Home Office’s use of RAF Wethersfield to house asylum seekers will be made at a later date after the High Court reserves judgement.