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
Essex County Council announces support for families this half term 23rd October 2020 Extra support for food, supplies and wellbeing will be available to children and their families this half term. Essex County Council is working with the Active... Local News
Save Gilbert and his Green! 6th October 2020 Conservative councillors are calling for the protection of Wick Green Wickford Conservative councillors Malcolm Buckley (Con, Wickford Castledon) and George... Local News
Green Homes Grants 27th September 2020 Homeowners and landlords in England can apply for a voucher towards the cost of installing energy efficient and low-carbon heating improvements to homes, which... Local News
John Baron MP highlights self-employed support in Basildon & Billericay 27th September 2020 MP: Over £160 billion of Government support has been forthcoming The latest figures show that 3,500 self-employed people in Basildon & Billericay have received... Local News
Essex County Council open letter to parents and carers 27th September 2020 An open letter to Essex parents and carers following the full time reopening of schools this term. From: Cllr David Finch, Leader Essex County Council Cllr Ray... Local News
Conservatives reiterate opposition to Town Centre plans 26th September 2020 On Thursday evening (24 September), Basildon Council’s Policy & Resources Committee met to discuss the Administration’s Basildon Town Centre Masterplan. The... Local News
Quicker and easier Blue Badge renewal process launched 26th September 2020 Essex County Council has launched a new, quicker process for residents to renew Blue Badges that are due to expire. The new online system will take residents... Local News
Registration Opens for New Essex Residents’ Panel 24th September 2020 Essex residents, aged 18 and over, are invited to join a new residents’ panel to share their views and opinions on a variety of local issues. The Essex... Local News
Basildon's John Baron MP speaks on Government overhaul of sentencing 16th September 2020 Basildon & Billericay MP highlights sentencing overhaul The Justice Secretary has today announced plans to overhaul sentencing in order to protect the public by... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News