Basildon Borough Council4 days agoPolice take no further action on leader's postEssex Police say there was nothing criminal in a post made by Basildon Council's Gavin Callaghan.4 days ago4 Apr 2026Leader's antisemitic AI video reported to policeGavin Callaghan, leader of Basildon Council, says he is "deeply sorry" for the error.4 Apr 202623 Mar 2026Council wants to license animal rehoming centresA local authority seeks to take action after 41 dogs were found dead at a property.23 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Anger after quad bikers tear up parkPeople urge authorities to stop illegal quad bikers damaging a park used by children.4 Mar 202626 Feb 2026Council warned of upset dogs at site of 41 deathsA report finds Basildon Council did not always correctly respond to welfare concerns.26 Feb 202621 Feb 2026The animal rescue centre that became a mass graveyard of dogsA senior police officer of 30 years says he has never seen animal cruelty on such a scale.21 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Labour council leader 'angry with this PM'Gavin Callaghan hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over the government's U-turn on local elections.19 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Final talks ongoing for new Waitrose, council saysBasildon Council leader Gavin Callaghan says the authority will buy the land if necessary.13 Feb 20262 Feb 2026Memorial unveiled to siblings killed on e-scooterThe tree and bench in Pitsea are in memory of Roman and Darcie Casselden, who died a year ago.2 Feb 2026...
