A popular café/bar chain has become the first to sign up for one of the six new restaurant units in Basildon’s East Square. Loungers will operate from one of the … Read More
Donated PCs kit out Autism Centre at borough school
Laptops and computers donated by the council to Every Child Online have started making a difference across the borough. The council initially donated over 100 computer devices, which has now … Read More
Car Park charges resume from today
Car park charges will resume during weekdays in council owned car parks from today (Monday 19 July). Free parking in our car parks had been extended by a further two-months … Read More
Park Wardens to stay patrolling our parks after trial extended
Park Wardens will remain operating throughout the summer, to give our parks additional security through their busiest months of the year. Wardens have been employed in our parks since 1 … Read More
Councillors agree investment in sports facility at Hannakins Farm
Funding for improvements at a borough community and sports hub has been approved by councillors. Members of the Leisure and Environment Committee approved the funding of £88,400 to support facility … Read More
Fees for parks facilities and cemeteries to be frozen over the next year
Basildon Councillors have unanimously agreed to freeze the fees and charges for parks facilities and in cemeteries over the next year. The cemetery fees collected by the council include interment/burial … Read More
Council’s climate change action plan and strategy gets nod of approval
A plan to make Basildon Council’s operations carbon net-zero by 2030, and across the borough by 2050 is moving forward. Councillors on the Leisure and Environment Committee met last night … Read More
Gloucester Park’s new state-of-the-art skate park opens for residents
Gloucester Park’s new skate park has been officially opened to the public in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Deputy Mayor of Basildon. The site has undergone a full-scale revamp with … Read More
More in Common Basildon to hold Great Get Together this weekend
Here at More In Common Basildon Borough is celebrating The Great Get Together a little differently this year. The team has decided to have a stall in the Town Centre … Read More
Basildon Pride announces festival and parade
Basildon Pride are delighted to announce we are moving forward with our plans to hold the Basildon Pride Festival and Parade on Saturday 4th September 2021. The parade will set … Read More