CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - Basildon Council service and information updates
Due to the current national COVID-19 restrictions, everyone must stay at home, and may leave only for a limited set of reasons. From Wednesday 2 December, Tier 2 lockdown rules will apply.
A special focus on the vision and proposals for the transformation of Basildon town centre
Basildon Town Centre Regeneration strategy reimagines how our town centre can be transformed from a shopping centre into a vibrant, mixed community with new cultural and entertainment facilities that befit the town's strategic importance and its pioneering, new town spirit.
A reimagined town centred around you will:
provide the quality homes, workplaces and leisure opportunities our residents want and need
drive growth for the whole borough and celebrate the best of the new town
have distinct areas and spaces with their own characters, complementing each other, with accessible and inclusive spaces for the public to enjoy
encourage high quality buildings that are sustainable, inclusive and accessible
be easier to get into and around, whether walking cycling or using public transport
be greener, more welcoming and safer
be a place people want to visit during the day and in the evening
build in energy efficiency and sustainability
Further information is available under the following headings...
This part of town has opportunities for a new hotel and an expanded leisure, cultural and community offer, such as the development of a multi-use arena.
Currently providing key parking for the town centre, this site is not considered a prime location for retail or workspace use, but suitable for some residential development.
Hosting many high street names, the Eastgate Centre, has been the main retail draw in the town centre and we expect it will continue to be into the future.
More of the new workspace will be found in this area. The South Essex College digital campus will sit at the heart of this space, hosting a student population of up to 2,000.
A number of questions have been raised following the Basildon Town Centre Regeneration consultation we conducted in July 2020. Answers to these questions are published here.
