Basildon Borough Council17 hrs agoCouncil to request May elections are cancelledBasildon's Labour leadership wants more time to focus on local government reorganisation.17 hrs ago23 Dec 2025Tenants' joy as new homes ready before ChristmasOne mother describes being able to move into her new accessible council property as a lifesaver.23 Dec 20256 Dec 2025Council told town's new arena will cost about £50mSupporters say it will increase footfall but similar schemes may not have been successful, council told.6 Dec 202522 Nov 2025Plans for 27,000 new homes put to the publicBasildon Council is trying to agree on a local plan document for the first time since 1998.22 Nov 20257 Nov 2025Retirement home 'freezing' without central heatingResidents say living conditions have been miserable since work started on their heating in July.7 Nov 20254 Nov 2025Flats uninhabitable for three more monthsMidwife Mutale Daka says she needs "some stability" for her son, after hearing the news.4 Nov 202531 Oct 2025Council looks to ban 'intimidating' face coveringsCouncillors say people should be able to walk through the town centre without feeling unsafe.31 Oct 202521 Sep 2025Women's safety campaigner welcomes light switch-onBasildon Council will spend £480,000 running overnight street lighting until 2029.21 Sep 202518 Sep 2025Plans for £1bn data centre recommended for approvalThe scheme proposed for Wickford is to be considered by Basildon Borough Council next week.18 Sep 2025...
