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Basildon Council has launched its Education Essentials Bursary
Basildon Council has launched a bold new scheme to support young people in the borough in college to stay in education and achieve their dreams. If you're aged 16 to 19, enrolled in college, and your family's on Universal Credit, you could get a one-time payment of £360 to help with your expenses.
For more information or to apply - Education Essentials Bursary
Basildon Council's 25 in 25 Programme
Basildon Council has teamed up with a number of partners to develop a free 12 week supported programme to improve the health and wellbeing of 25 participants throughout 2025. The deadline for registering your interest is Tuesday, 4 March 2025.
For more information and to register your interest - 25 in 25 Programme
Basildon Council Tenant Satisfaction Survey 2025
Basildon Council is conducting the Tenant Satisfaction Survey 2025 to gather your opinions and experiences. Your input is crucial in helping us improve our services and ensure we meet your needs. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey before it closes on Monday 31 March 2025. Your responses will directly influence the future of our housing services.
To complete our Tenant Satisfaction Survey - Basildon Council Tenant Satisfaction Survey 2025
Meet the Leader, Councillor Gavin Callaghan
Do you live in Vange or Wickford and have a question for the Leader of Basildon Council?
Come along to our Meet the Leader sessions for the opportunity to ask your questions direct to Councillor Gavin Callaghan, Leader of Basildon Council. This is your opportunity to discuss future plans for Basildon, share your thoughts, and have your voice heard.
The sessions will take place on
- Wednesday, 12 March from 7pm to 9pm at George Hall, Clayhill Road, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4JW
Book your space: Meet the Leader of Basildon Council - Basildon Tickets, Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
- Tuesday, 18 March from 7pm to 9pm at Wick Community Centre, Silva Island Way, Wickford, SS12 9NR
Book your space: Meet the Leader of Basildon Council - The Wick Tickets, Tue, Mar 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
Basildon Council Warm Home Guarantee Campaign to Protect Borough Pensioners this Winter
The council has allocated £100,000 to help 1,000 pensioner households with energy bills as community urged to come together to ensure pensioners receive vital support. Basildon Council is calling on the entire community to get involved and help ensure pensioners have access to these vital services. Together, we can make sure no one is left out in the cold this winter.
For more information on the Warm Home Guarantee and to access the Triage Form - Warm Home Guarantee
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Leader of Basildon Council
The blog of Cllr Gavin Callaghan, Leader of Basildon Council.