In the News: November 2020

Basildon is set to become home to Essex's first OnSide Youth Zone, after the council's Neighbourhoods and Public Spaces committee gave the exciting project the green light last night (Wednesday 25 November).

Changes to the way food and garden waste is collected will be trialled in certain areas of the borough following approval by councillors.

Basildon Council remains committed to progressing proposals to build a swimming pool in Pitsea.

After a unanimous vote in its favour by councillors at last night's Housing and Communities Committee, the council are to donate the remaining £10,500 from the Together for Safer Communities 2020/21 budget to foodbanks across the borough.

There is still time for groups providing mental health services in Basildon to apply for grants of up to £5000, with the application period closing on Friday 27 November.

Inclusive and universal design are being built into the regeneration of Basildon town centre thanks to the Inclusive Basildon Borough project.

A £20,000 upgrade is taking place in Langdon Hills, to replace the existing lighting with new and improved LED lighting.

Basildon Council has teamed up with Basildon wellbeing provider Motivated Minds, to support residents who are struggling in the lead up to what quite possibly will be a very different Christmas this year, by asking 'Are you ok?'

As the sky darkens tonight, the iconic BASILDON sign will be illuminated purple in a bid to raise awareness on Pancreatic Cancer Day.

An extra four electric vehicle charging points are set to be installed in the borough bringing the total up to eight so far.

A project to resurface the athletics track at Basildon Sporting Village, providing a modern, high performance running track for the borough, has been completed successfully.

A scheme to relocate shared pedestrian and cyclist crossings in East Mayne could put a stop to plans for a charging clean air zone in Basildon.