Plans to restore a historic pavilion have stalled a year after demolition plans were withdrawn.

Campaigners have been fighting to see the building, off John Ray Street, saved since it is classed as a non-designated heritage asset of high significance.

This means it has a degree of significance and this must be considered in any planning decision.

A meeting took place between Braintree Council and the trustees earlier in the month to encourage community engagement, but no plans have been made for the future.

A spokesman for Braintree Council said: “While the council does not own the recreation ground or the pavilion and therefore cannot make decisions beyond our statutory responsibilities, we have been meeting with the trust to identify what support we can provide them and to encourage them to engage with the community on the future of the recreation ground and buildings.

“We have advised the trust in terms of building control and planning responsibilities and will continue to monitor the situation and work with the community and the Trust where required.

“This is an important community asset for the people of Braintree and it is essential the trust engages with the community to develop a sustainable future for the Recreation Ground."

The pavilion, along with the Braintree and Bocking Recreation Ground, was donated to residents of the district in 1927 by William Julien Courtauld.

It is hoped trustees will work with residents to agree a productive and constructive use for the site to benefit the community.

Aidan Kelly, who began the campaign to save the pavilion, said: “We have attempted to contact the trustees to follow up this meeting by again meeting the trustees with a view to holding a public meeting.

“We will continue to try to work with the trustees and, with the assistance of Braintree Council and Community 360 we still believe we can provide valuable support from the community to build a sustainable sports and leisure resource for the people of Braintree.”