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Properties on a Friday week 1 Waste and Recycling collection incorrectly showing a non-recycling collection due today 19th April 2025.

We are aware of an error impacting Friday week 1 waste collections, which meant some properties showed a non-recycling waste collection due today, 19th April, on Where I Live and the Our Street App, ahead of weekly collections starting from 28th April. This collection was showing in error and the issue which caused this has now been resolved. As per the fortnightly week 1 waste collection still active, your next collection was due Saturday 26th April, and weekly thereafter. Please therefore take your black wheelie bin back in and represent this on your next collection date. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience that this error may have caused.

Licences - Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle

Basildon Council must ensure all hackney carriage and private hire licence holders are 'fit and proper' persons and vehicles are accessible and safe.

Taxis and private hire lost property reporting by drivers
If you are a licensed driver who wants to report property lost or found in a taxi, please send us full details of the item, including contact information and details of where it was lost or found by email to: licensing@basildon.gov.uk (opens new window).

Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence

Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licences are issued by Basildon Council. Applications must be made in writing.

Private Hire Vehicle Licences

Private Hire Vehicle Licences are issued by Basildon Council. Applications must be made in writing.

Combined Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence.

Basildon Council issues a combined Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence. Applications must be made using the application form.

Private Hire Operator Licences

Basildon Council issues Private Hire Operator's Licences. A Private Hire Operator's Licence permits you to advertise and accept bookings for private hire work.

Driver Knowledge Test

Hackney Carriage and Private Hire drivers are required to pass a special test, generally referred to as 'The Knowledge', before they can be licensed.

Vehicle Transfer of Interest

If you wish to sell your licensed Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Vehicle to another proprietor you will need to complete a transfer of interest form.

Download Forms and Publications

Downloadable Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licence application forms and other publications.

Stretch Limos, Wedding/Funeral Cars, Minibuses

Stretch limousines must be licensed, minibuses for more than 8 must be licensed, wedding/funeral cars are exempt.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults - Guide for Licensed Drivers

A guide for licensed drivers to recognise and understand signs of abuse in children, young people and vulnerable adults you come into contact with and how to report your suspicions.