Community groups have a month to apply for council grants. The sixth round of the Essex County Council’s Community Initiatives Fund is open for applications. It offers small grants for capital projects that will benefit the community. Groups can apply
Community groups are under threat after councillors resisted pleas to re-think fees and management at a village hall. Seedlings Pre-School could shut after its rates for hiring Silver End Village Hall leapt from £250 a week to £468.75. It is feared
Witham Town host Eton Manor in Essex Senior League Cup Group A, at the Spicer McColl Stadium, Spa Road tonight. Former Braintree and Chelmsford City keeper Ashley Harrison will continue between the sticks for Witham in the absence of first-choice custodian
Braintree Rugby Club stormed to the top of London League division two north east with a well-deserved 27-16 victory over Beccles, which maintained their perfect start to the season. Saffron Walden’s surprise home defeat to Ipswich enabled Braintree to
Tempers flared as controversial plans for 900 homes passed a final hurdle before heading for public inquiry. Braintree Council has approved its draft Local Development Framework Strategy (LDF) core strategy, which includes 600 homes at Lodge Farm off
An ice cream seller has been victorious in his application to trade in a town centre. Roger Green applied to Braintree Council for consent to trade from his van in Braintree High Street outside David Connolly Jewellers. He was granted permission despite
An after-school club has been rated outstanding. Ofsted inspectors described Great Bardfield After School Club as “vibrant and highly effective,” with staff providing “imaginative and engaging activities” for the children. The club, based at Great
