How Basildon Borough Council works
Basildon Borough Council has 42 elected members representing 16 wards.
The Councillors are elected by thirds - there are Borough Council elections 3 years out of every 4, with an Essex County Council election being held in the fourth year.
Current political composition
| Political group | Seats held | |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 25 |  |
| Labour | 10 |  |
| Independents | 4 |  |
| Wickford Independents Free From Party Politics | 2 |  |
| Vacant Seat | 1 | |
| Total number of seats | 42 |
Governance model
At the Annual Council Meeting held on 26 May 2022, the Council resolved to change its form of governance from the Committee system to a Leader and Cabinet model. Further information about the way the Council works can be found in the Constitution.