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In the news: November 2024

In the news: c2c's Basildon station celebrates 50 years of serving the community

The local train operator Trenitalia c2c commemorated the 50th anniversary of Basildon station's opening with a midday birthday celebration event supported by local businesses on Monday, 25 November.

In the news: Successful Crunch service collects equivalent of 37 Ford Fiestas

The highly anticipated return of The Crunch was a huge success, collecting an impressive 48 tonnes of waste.

In the news: Basildon Council Reinforces its Commitment to Tackling Domestic Abuse and Gender-Based Violence

Basildon Council is ramping up its efforts to combat domestic and gender-based violence with a series of powerful actions marking White Ribbon Day and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

In the news: More than 1,100 pensioners supported as Warm Home Guarantee continues

As temperatures drop, Basildon Council's Leader reminds local pensioners that support is still available to keep warm this winter.

In the news: Basildon Borough's Future in Sight as Local Plan Consultation officially launches

Basildon Council has taken an important step towards the borough's future as the new Local Plan Consultation officially launched on Monday 18 November 2024.

In the news: Basildon Council puts community safety centre stage with 'Making Basildon Borough Safer' campaign

Basildon Council is marking the launch of Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week with a new campaign to highlight community safety issues, and the actions the council is taking to make Basildon safer. 

In the news: Council Leader launches Christmas gift drive to support local children in need

Basildon Borough's Christmas Gift Drive will support children spending Christmas in temporary accommodation

In the news: "£140 Million unused infrastructure scandal" - Basildon Leader accuses Essex County Council of Hoarding Cash Meant for Roads, Schools, and Health

Basildon Council's Leader has hit out at Essex County Council for "sitting on a fortune" of over £140 million in unspent infrastructure funding that could be used for vital services.

In the news: New £360 Scheme to Help Young People in Basildon Stay in College as Local Education Crisis Looms

Basildon Council has launched a bold new scheme to support young people in the borough in college, amid shocking statistics showing that education levels in the area are way behind national standards.

In the news: We're scrapping the sacks! Cabinet agrees next steps to fix the bins

Councillors approved new disposable bags for recyclable materials and instructed officers to compile costs for weekly residual waste collections

In the news: It's time... Basildon at Christmas is back!

Get ready for the magical festive season as Christmas officially returns to Basildon next weekend

In the news: New statue to honour D-Day veteran, Don Sheppard, as borough remembers local heroes

The Leader of Basildon Council has unveiled plans for a new memorial statue honouring the life and service of local World War II D-Day veteran, Don Sheppard.