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 employees raise over £2,570 for charities in Public Sector Challenge
Last week (Friday, 5 September), twelve employees from Braintree District Council took part in the Public Sector Challenge, raising £2,573 for Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation
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New leisure services provider begins operations in Braintree District
Braintree District Council is pleased to confirm that Freedom Leisure officially began operating as the new provider of leisure services across the district on 1 September 2025.
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Last chance to nominate for the Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards 2025
Time is running out for residents to cast their nominations for their volunteering and sporting heroes in the district.
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New 3G football pitch opened at Lift New Rickstones in Witham
A brand-new artificial grass pitch (AGP) to boost grassroots sport in Witham has opened at Lift New Rickstones.
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Businesses are invited to a series of free business briefings in a bid to strengthen the local economy
“These briefings are a great way for businesses to gain practical advice and expert insights."
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E-Scooters return to Braintree with new operator Voi
E-scooters will return to Braintree next Wednesday (3 September).
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Ukraine Independence Day celebrated in the Braintree district
Braintree District Council marked Ukraine Independence Day on Sunday 24 August – inviting Ukrainian guests and sponsors to a special meet up at Braintree Community Centre.
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Greater Essex councils launch new website to support Local Government Reorganisation
Local government in Greater Essex could be changing - and a new website has been launched to help residents, businesses and stakeholders stay informed and involved.
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Research explores residents’ priorities for Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex
The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) was commissioned to gather views from residents and businesses.
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Braintree prepares for next phase of sustainable travel as e-scooter contract ends
Braintree District Council welcomes the announcement from Essex County Council about the upcoming transition to a new provider for the shared e-scooter scheme in Braintree.