Basildon Borough Council18 hrs agoPlans for 27,000 new homes put to the publicBasildon Council is trying to agree on a local plan document for the first time since 1998.18 hrs ago7 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 202517 Sep 2025Night street lights reinstated to improve safety All the lights are expected to be operational by the end of the week, says council.17 Sep 202513 Sep 2025New 3,500-seat arena will be 'Essex's best'The leader of Basildon Council denies his ambition for the venue is a "vanity project".13 Sep 20259 Sep 2025Councillor arrested in harassment investigationPolice say a man, 31, is arrested on suspicion of stalking, harassment and public disorder.9 Sep 2025...
