2020 has been very difficult, especially for non essential shops that had to during the first lockdown back in March and now during this lockdown. Non essential shops have had … Read More

For the fourth consecutive year, Thurrock Council will offer free car parking every Saturday in December to support high-street businesses during the festive season. The initiative, which starts on Saturday … Read More

After a unanimous vote in its favour by councillors at last night’s Housing and Communities Committee, the council are to donate the remaining £10,500 from the Together for Safer Communities … Read More

St. Luke’s Hospice in Basildon, Essex, has launched a new Wellbeing, Information and Support Hub (WISH) for people living with a life-challenging or life-limiting illness.  The new integrated service combines … Read More

Christmas has arrived in Thurrock as online donations for Give a Gift 2020 open today. Now in its fifth year, Give a Gift gives people the opportunity to donate a … Read More

Local businesses are encouraged to show their support for St. Luke’s Hospice this Christmas by sharing special messages to be displayed at the Hospice over the festive season. Each message … Read More

As the sky darkens tonight, the iconic BASILDON sign will be illuminated purple in a bid to raise awareness on Pancreatic Cancer Day. The Purple Lights campaign is supported by … Read More

A project to resurface the athletics track at Basildon Sporting Village, providing a modern, high performance running track for the borough, has been completed successfully. Basildon Council secured funding of … Read More

Youth unemployment in Basildon borough has now exceeded 3,000 people according to figures released last week by the Office for National Statistics and local employers are being urged to access … Read More