A mother from Basildon has thanked a domestic abuse officer for the support she received after her son was jailed for breaching a restraining order. Dora Williams, 85, met PC … Read More
Avoid a £70 fine: Don’t park in a disabled bay without a blue badge
People who unlawfully park in blue badge disabled bays could now be hit with a £70 fine after Basildon Council successfully implemented a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). The TRO applies to … Read More
New homes for Basildon residents and key workers
Thirteen new homes will be available for borough residents and key workers next year. Sempra Homes, the council’s house building company, recently signed an agreement with Chelmsford-based Stonebond Properties to … Read More
Five more electric vehicle charging points to be installed in borough
An extra five electric vehicle charging points are being installed in the borough. These follow installations last year as part of the effort to improve local air quality along the … Read More
Basildon man charged with 14 offences
A man has been charged with 14 driving and criminal damage offences following an investigation by officers in Basildon. Robert Blackmore, 31, was charged with failing to stop for police, … Read More
County council wins ruling over controversial Basildon waste plant
A High Court judge has concluded that the ongoing issues with the Tovi Eco Park at Courtauld Road in Basildon are due to flaws in the owner’s original design, as … Read More
Towngate Theatre holds Panto Ensemble Auditions
This year, in adhering to the Government’s lockdown regulations and social distancing measures, the Towngate Theatre will be holding virtual auditions for anyone interested in applying to star in their … Read More
Basildon robber jailed after targeting two businesses in same street on same day
A robber who threatened staff at two Basildon businesses on the same day and street has been jailed. Shaun Cooper targeted the Texaco service station in Whitmore Way just after … Read More
Basildon drug dealer jailed
A drug dealer’s been jailed after being found with crack cocaine following excellent work from the Essex Police Operation Raptor team. Officers on patrol stopped a black BMW near to … Read More
Basildon hate crime investigation launched
Essex Police are investigating hate crime reports after letters were delivered to homes in Basildon yesterday, Saturday 30 May. Essex Police received reports that threatening handwritten letters were sent to … Read More