In the news: August 2024
In the news: Basildon has football fever ahead of FA Cup matches this Saturday
The borough gets ready to celebrate Billericay Town FC against Bowers & Pitsea FC, and Basildon United FC against Biggleswade FC in the FA Cup first round qualifiers on Saturday 31 August.
In the news: Additional funding secured to deliver much-needed affordable homes in Basildon
More than £11million of government funding has now been secured, subject to contract, to transform an empty car park near Basildon Town Centre into 105 affordable homes for local people, Basildon Council and Sempra Homes have announced.
In the news: Special event for Summer of Sport photo competition winners
The Summer of Sport photo competition received 40 entries over the two weeks
In the news: Council welcomes successful prosecution for Festival Wakeboard Park Company after serious accident
The company pleaded guilty after the incident left a man with life changing injuries
In the news: More than 4,000 have their say in first week of waste consultation
The consultation includes options to return to weekly collections for non-recyclable waste
In the news: Successful Crunch Month initiative cleans up estates across the borough
The month-long initiative introduced a brand-new mobile waste collection service - known as Crunch Month and cleared up an incredible 359 tonnes of waste.
Basildon Council Launches Comprehensive Business Support and Grants Programme: 'BASILDON BUSINESS BOOST'
66+ local businesses set to benefit from free expert business support
In the news: Record-breaking opening day for new waste consultation
The new consultation includes options to return to weekly collections for non-recyclable waste
In the news: New waste consultation launched as councillors vow to fix the bins
The new consultation includes options to return to weekly collections for non-recyclable waste, and changes to the collection of recyclable waste
In the news: New waste consultation launching as councillors vow to fix the bins
The new consultation will include options to return to weekly collections for non-recyclable waste, and changes to the collection of recyclable waste