In the news: May 2025

Basildon, 2 May 2025 - Today marks one year since a new administration took office at Basildon Council, and council Leader, Cllr Gavin Callaghan says the Borough has turned a corner.

As Basildon Council marks one year under the current administration, Leader Cllr Gavin Callaghan has announced a reshuffle of his Cabinet, with new responsibilities assigned to each member.

Families at two Basildon primary schools are set to benefit from the Government's new Free Breakfast Club initiative, with Laindon Park Primary School and Hilltop Infant School among the 17 schools across Essex selected to take part in the national pilot programme.

Councillor Allan Davies has been re-elected as Mayor of Basildon for the 2025/26 municipal year. The appointment was confirmed at the Annual Meeting of the Council held on Thursday 1 May. Cllr Davies, who first assumed the role in May 2024, begins his second consecutive term as the Borough's First Citizen.

The next generation of Basildon tradespeople are getting on-the-job experience as part of an innovative initiative in a unique partnership between Basildon Council and Site Ready Solutions Ltd.

Basildon welcomed a distinguished guest this week as the High Sheriff of Essex, Julie Fosh, visited the borough. She was hosted by Leader of the Council, Councillor Gavin Callaghan, and Chief Executive Gary Jones.

Thursday 8 May 2025 will see the borough of Basildon join the rest of the country to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day).

Basildon Council has been granted a partial closure order at a property in the borough which bars anyone else except the tenant.

Basildon Council and the LTA agree partnership to breathe new life into local park tennis courts in Lake Meadows Park and Mopsies Park. The project will see £90,684.40 investment across two of Basildon's public parks.

Homes across Basildon are set for some very good news as council tenants living in low EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) properties are set to get help from the council to reduce energy efficiency in their homes.

Basildon residents interested in a career working with children are invited to attend the upcoming Pathways Jobs Fair on May 22, 2025. The event offers a unique opportunity for individuals to learn about a variety of roles in childcare and education.

Exciting new additions are coming to the East Square Cinema development, as Creams Café and The SushiCo prepare to open their doors on East Walk.