Luke Mackenzie (1986-2024) Friday, 15 March, 2024 Mayor of Basildon dies following a short illness The Pitsea councillor announced his cancer diagnosis last month Cllr Luke Mackenzie - devoted public servant It is with great sadness that all of us at Basildon Borough Conservatives learned of the tragic passing of our dear friend and brother, Cllr Luke Mackenzie, following a short illness. He was 37. It was only last month that Mayor Mackenzie... Local News
Conservatives move Alternative Budget 26th February 2021 Opposition proposals, including a 2% cut in Council Tax, were voted down by Labour and Independents At Basildon Council's budget-setting meeting last night, the... Local News
Cllr David Finch to retire 24th February 2021 The Leader of Essex County Council, Cllr David Finch, has announced he will not be seeking re-election to the authority at May’s elections. Cllr David Finch has... Local News
Essex to lead way in climate action 9th February 2021 Essex Climate Action Commission calls on the county to lead the way in climate change action Essex could lead the way in the fight against climate change in the... Local News
Essex County Council tackles homelessness 3rd February 2021 The Council has joined a pioneering network to tackle homelessness Essex County Council has joined a new multiple local authority network to support local... Local News
Cllr Andrew Baggott 2nd February 2021 Leader of Basildon Conservatives suffers suspected stroke. On Sunday morning, the Leader of Basildon Conservatives, Cllr Andrew Baggott, suffered a suspected... Local News
Save Laindon Community Centre! 1st February 2021 Concerns grow for future of much-loved community hub Basildon Conservatives are increasingly concerned about the future of Laindon Community Centre, a valued... Local News
Labour opposes Conservative Council Tax freeze 19th January 2021 In a shock move, Essex Labour has condemned the Conservative County Council's plans to freeze Council Tax Flying in the face of their own national leadership... Local News
Council to desecrate war memorial 18th January 2021 Basildon Council informs Friends of Wickford Memorial Park that it plans to remove four 70-year-old trees dedicated to brave war heroes Having recently been... Local News
Locality Funding 15th January 2021 Basildon Conservative County Councillors invite applications for funding Essex Conservative county councillors across Basildon Borough are administrators of a... 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