Moving to Basildon
First of all - Welcome to the Basildon District
The information below will hopefully help your move to the area be a smooth and painless experience as possible.
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Change of Address
A good way to start is to let us know that you have moved into the area. This can be done using our online Notification of Change of Address form.
Alternatively, write, visit or call us at:-
Basildon District Council
The Basildon Centre,
St Martin's Square,
Basildon,
Essex
SS14 1DL
Directions
Tel 01268 533333
Utilities
Now that you are ready to move into your new home, the gas, electricity, water and telephone companies for this area may be of interest to you.
There are many different suppliers for the household utilities, but this short list may be of help.
Residential Parking
Your new home may be in a controlled resident parking zone - if so you will need to obtain a Residents Parking Permit. Further details about Residential Parking Zones and Permits and where they can be obtained click here.
Refuse Collection
Household refuse is collected on different days in different areas. To find the day of your household refuse, green garden waste or paper re-cycling please click here.
Milk Delivery
Fresh milk in your morning tea or coffee can make the day start off right. For details of local milk delivery services click here  or alternatively to see if Dairy Crest delivers milk to your area click here.
Newspaper Delivery
There's no better way to start the day than with a good cup of tea or coffee and the newspaper. There are many local newsagents that offer a newspaper delivery in the area.
Pre School and Nursery
Keep the little ones busy - in a pre-school nursery or playschool
Schools
All children are legally entitled to full time place at school at the beginning of the term after their fifth birthday - Full details of Basildon District Primary schools and Basildon District Secondary Schools . Alternatively, to find the nearest school to you click here and enter your post code.
Doctors / Dentist
An apple a day keeps the doctor away - or so they say, but just in case - a list of G.P. and Dental Surgeries in the District is available on the NHS Website
Libraries
If you enjoy a good book, then you will be spoilt for choice with seven libraries in the Basildon District. The Essex Country Council website gives full details of where to find the libraries.
Parks & Countryside
The Basildon District has over 500 acres of unspoilt Countryside Parks as well as the Town Parks and Grounds to explore! You are invited to come and experience some of the best wildlife areas in the county.
Bus Companies
There are several Bus Companies operate in and around the Basildon District, covering all areas.
Train Companies
Fancy a day on the beach, or a day shopping in London, then the train can get you there. Two train companies operate in the Basildon District.
- C2C which runs from Shoeburyness via Pitsea, Basildon and Laindon and then on to London Fenchurch Street.
- One Rail which runs from Ipswich/Clacton via Billericay and Wickford and then on to London Liverpool Street.
Taxi
If travelling by Taxi is more your thing, then there are a number of companies operating throughout the District. Alternatively Taxis can be found at various Taxi Ranks throughout the District.
Employment
Live in Basildon - Work in Basildon!! - it cuts down on the commuting costs.....
Employment opportunities at Basildon District Council ,Job Centre Plus .
Shopping
There's nothing like a good days shopping! The Basildon District is very well equipped for just that.. Shops can be found in Basildon Town Centre, The Town Square, Eastgate and Westgate. Billericay, Wickford and Pitsea also have there own High Streets! Basildon is also very well place for shopping at Lakeside and Bluewaters.
Entertainment
Why not treat your self to a good night out! The Basildon District has plenty to offer in the evenings.....
Dancing - Cinema - Pubs - Restaurants - Bowling - Its all herel.........
Locallife is a website that offers information about Entertainment in the Basildon District.
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