Local Elections 2024 Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 The 2024 Local Election Campaign is underway Conservatives are fighting to keep control of Basildon Borough Council Local Elections are taking place across the country and, here in Basildon, local Conservatives are fighting to keep control of Basildon Borough Council in what is the first 'All in, all out' election in over 20 years. Following recent boundary changes, the number of wards has been... Local News
Stephen Metcalfe reselected 15th April 2023 Stephen Metcalfe MP has been reselected in South Basildon & East Thurrock Steve will fight the next election At a meeting of the Basildon & Thurrock... Local News
MP meets with Sanctuary over Laindon Place 5th April 2023 John Baron MP had met with Sanctuary to discuss Laindon and Craylands Local MP confident progress will be made in the new town centre for Laindon and the... Local News
John Baron reselected 19th March 2023 John Baron MP has been reselected in Basildon & Billericay John will fight the next election At a meeting of the Basildon & Billericay Conservative Association... Local News
Basildon Budget 2023/24 23rd February 2023 Conservatives deliver a balanced budget The General Fund and HRA Budget for 2023/4 was passed at Full Council on Thursday By Cllr Stuart Sullivan, Cabinet... Local News
Iris Pummell (RIP) 17th February 2023 Former Wickford county councillor dies after short illness Alderman Iris Pummell represented Wickford on Essex County Council for over 20 years Basildon... Local News
Local Plan Focus Group 30th January 2023 Residents are invited to take part in formulating the new Local Plan The Group will meet regularly to discuss matters relating to development of a new plan for... Local News
New play areas 21st January 2023 Rollout of our £9m programme of play area upgrades continues apace Lake Meadows in Billericay and Northlands Park in Pitsea next to get a fresh new look by Cllr... Local News
Council to consult on new Housing Strategy 21st January 2023 Consultation to commence shortly Basildon Council has begun work on its next 5-year Housing Strategy by Cllr Andrew Schrader, Cabinet Member for Housing &... Local News
Commissioner supports young people with £20K grant 7th January 2023 PFCC supports young people in Basildon with £20,000 grant to Bar ‘n’ Bus Bar ‘n’ Bus works with churches, councils and schools to develop and provide community... Local News
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