In the news: March 2025
In the news: Basildon councillor urges supermarkets to take responsibility for abandoned shopping trolleys
The councillor in charge of Community Safety & Enforcement in Basildon is calling on supermarkets to take greater responsibility for discarded shopping trolleys found on the borough's residential estates.
In the news: Basildon Council resolves Anti-Social Behaviour case through successful mediation
Basildon Council has successfully resolved an anti-social behaviour (ASB) case involving a neighbour dispute at a local sheltered housing scheme through independent mediation.
In the news: Basildon Council issues £1,000 fine following fly-tipping offence
Basildon Council has stepped up efforts to tackle concerns in the Vange, Stagden Cross area following a rise in unkept gardens and fly-tipped rubbish
In the news: Basildon Council Leader seeks support from town council chairs on parking concerns
The Leader of Basildon Council, Cllr Gavin Callaghan has written to the Chairs of both Billericay and Wickford town councils to have a meeting on the council's proposals to introduce evening and weekend charges in council-owned car parks.
In the News: Basildon Council launches campaign to support residents in exploring their Housing Options
Basildon residents and families seeking housing solutions now have a range of affordable rent options and low-cost home ownership opportunities and be provided with guidance on eligibility for different schemes.
In the news: Connecting South Essex: over 200 businesses unite at thriving expo
Over 200 businesses and 1,000 visitors attended the second South Essex Business Expo which took place today 13 March at The Brentwood Centre.
In the news: Council welcomes award for warm homes funding
The Leader of Basildon Council has welcomed the news that the Government has awarded a provisional allocation of just over £9.6m to help deliver warm homes across the borough.
In the news: Peace restored for family thanks to council's swift action on Anti-Social Behaviour
Basildon Council's Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) team has successfully resolved a distressing situation for a family who had been living in constant fear due to ongoing violence, abuse, and racial harassment.
In the news: Basildon introduces new waste and recycling service to bring back pride to the borough
Starting from April 28 April Basildon residents will experience a greatly improved waste collection service - giving them what they have asked for - weekly general waste collections.
In the news: Local business scoops 'Gold Award' in the Good Employer Charter
Billericay based construction company Re-Gen UK Ltd has been awarded the prestigious Basildon Good Employer Charter Gold Award.
In the news: Basildon Town Centre Regeneration: we want your views on the transformation plans
Basildon Council is inviting local residents and businesses to share their views on the transformation of Basildon Town Centre, as the regeneration project reaches a major milestone with works now underway at Market Square.
In the news: Basildon Council kicks off 2025 with the first Business Leaders Breakfast event of the year
Over 150 business leaders attended the year's first Business Leaders Briefing to hear from the Leader and Chief Executive of Basildon Council and Martin Whitely, CEO of Thames Freeport.