Basildon Borough Council13 Jan 2026'Southend will be having elections in May'All councillors back this May's elections going ahead despite suggestions they should be cancelled.13 Jan 202613 Jan 2026'We trusted a monster with our dogs – now they might all be dead'Oaveed Rahman will be sentenced next month after more than 40 dead animals were found at his house.13 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Council to request May elections are cancelledBasildon's Labour leadership wants more time to focus on local government reorganisation.9 Jan 202623 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 2025...
