In the news: April 2025

Basildon Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting those who have served in the armed forces by agreeing to continue its enhanced scheme for the voluntary disregard of War Disablement Pensions and War Widow's Pensions when assessing Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims.

Basildon Council is proud to support National Stalking Awareness Week, taking place from 22 to 25 April, reinforcing its commitment to keeping our borough safe for everyone.

Basildon Council remains steadfast in its efforts to maintain a clean and tidy borough by reminding residents that fly-tipping is a criminal offence, punishable by a fine or potential prosecution.

Today is St. George's Day and Basildon Council is wishing all its residents and visitors to the borough a Happy St. George's Day.

The Council's Lead Member for Culture, Sport and Community, Councillor Jack Ferguson, has welcomed the decision by the Wickford Area Committee to support two hours of free parking on Saturdays and Sundays.

From Monday 28 April Basildon residents will experience a greatly improved waste collection service, giving them what they have asked for, a weekly general waste collection service.