A national campaign to improve the health and welfare of flat-faced dog breeds like bulldogs and pugs is being supported by Basildon Council. The council’s Animal Control team is encouraging … Read More
Council Leader and Mayor speak at launch of Basildon Side By Side
Last June, after the worldwide protests following the murder of George Floyd in America, the Leader of Basildon Council and The Mayor of Basildon hosted a Zoom call with BAME … Read More
Mayor’s best dressed Christmas home competition launches across the borough
Basildon Council is launching a social media competition this Christmas, in partnership with Swan Housing and Morgan Sindall, to bring some Christmas cheer to the borough. This year, there will … Read More
Gloucester Park gets £65k improvements as part of Basildon 70 legacy
Works have started in Gloucester Park to install new play equipment and a fitness trim trail, as a legacy to Basildon’s 70th anniversary celebrations last year. The new play equipment commemorates … Read More
Shop local and tag three friends to take the social media challenge
Local residents are encouraged to shop local and support retailers – in Basildon, Pitsea, Wickford, Laindon and Billericay – in the run up to Christmas. The aim behind the campaign is simple. … Read More
Police appeal following Felmores robbery
Were you in the Felmores shops area in Basildon yesterday (30 November) just after 5pm? Essex Police are investigating a robbery at the Post Office inside Martin’s newsagent. A man … Read More
Appeal for witnesses following Basildon sexual assault
Extra patrols are in place around Mopsies Park in Basildon following reports a woman was sexually assaulted. The 18-year-old woman was walking along the footbridge from Broadmayne towards the entrance … Read More
Basildon drug dealer jailed for 4 years
A drug dealer has been jailed after drugs and more than £20,000 in cash were seized. Eddie James was arrested after officers spotted him making a suspected drug deal in … Read More
Councillors approve food and garden waste collections trial
Changes to the way food and garden waste is collected will be trialled in certain areas of the borough following approval by councillors. Nationally, the revised Waste Strategy for England … Read More
Still time to apply for grants from Basildon Council’s £40,000 mental health fund
There is still time for groups providing mental health services in Basildon to apply for grants of up to £5000, with the application period closing on Friday 27 November. The … Read More