In the news: September 2022

At a meeting of Basildon Council's Planning Committee on Wednesday 28 September 2022, plans were approved for the demolition of the recently vacated Co-operative store in Wickford Town Centre and erection of new store, Morrisons.

Following the success of the previous Basildon's Big Idea event held in April 2022, the event returns on 8 December at the George Hurd Activity Centre to help kickstart a new idea.

A brand new duckfeeder has been installed within Lake Meadows to enable visitors to feed the local ducks and swans in a sustainable way using healthy feed.

Following the announcement of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Mayor of Basildon, Councillor Luke Mackenzie, has expressed his sincerest condolences on the behalf of the borough with the following statement

Essex Chambers of Commerce in association with Basildon Council will deliver this year's Basildon Business Expo at Basildon Sporting Village, following the success of the previous events held in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

This week Basildon Council's Advice Store welcomed ACL Essex, the largest provider of adult education in the county, to the store.

The award-winning and free Backside to Trackside programme is back this Autumn to help improve both residents' physical and mental health in a social environment.

Basildon's event for The Proclamation of the Accession of King Charles III will be taking place this Sunday after the tragic passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Empire Cinemas are committed to opening the new cinema in Basildon town centre but building the very best movie-going experience is a huge undertaking, involving partners all over the world.