Just a year ago it was reported that our fountain could soon be in working order again.
But since then there has been a deathly hush and no sign of any water.
I understand that the fountain is the responsibility of the Braintree and Bocking Recreation Ground Trust, whom I contacted directly but never received a reply.
According to the Open Charities website their accounts for 2016 show income of £67,740 and spending of £30,597.
I recall that the repairs were expected to cost around £12,000, so perhaps someone from the Trust could be persuaded to to step forward and bring us up to date with their efforts.
By Geoff Butcher of Marlborough Road, Braintree.
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