Braintree District Council will be hosting a Dog Day and Community Safety Event at Weavers Park in Braintree. The event will run from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, May 30, and is free to attend with no booking necessary. However, those who register via the Eventbrite link will receive a free goodie bag.
Event Highlights
This dog-themed event follows two other Dog Day events held in Halstead and Witham as part of the Safer Streets project. The day will include a fun dog show, a puppy parade, local businesses, and community groups. Information about Essex Police’s Dog Watch scheme and the Dispatch Newsletter will also be available.
Stalls on the day include representatives from Essex Police, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), RSPCA Danaher, and Guide Dogs.
Safer Streets Funding
In July 2025, Braintree District Council secured £138,619 of funding from the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s Office to help target crime and antisocial behaviour in specified areas of Braintree. This followed £300,223 of funding under the Home Office’s Safer Streets Fund for areas of Halstead in 2023 and £297,202 of Home Office Safer Streets funding in 2022 for areas of Witham. As a result, all three key towns within the Braintree District have benefited from Safer Streets funding.
Council Comments
Cllr Mary Cunningham, Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities at Braintree District Council, said: “This event is always really popular and we know many of our residents are dog owners. The Essex Dog Watch scheme is a way for dog walkers to report anything suspicious they might see, walking similar routes on a daily basis. This event will be a great opportunity to find out more about the Safer Streets Project and learn about local support and information.”
The Council is currently running a survey asking residents of Braintree for their views on crime and safety in the town. To share your views, visit: www.braintree.gov.uk/saferstreets.
