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Easter Egg Donation Appeal

The Leader of Basildon Council, Councillor Gavin Callaghan, has launched an Easter Egg donation appeal to spread Spring cheer to children living in temporary accommodation, children in receipt of free school meals, and to residents living in sheltered accommodation in the borough.

Cllr Callaghan is calling on businesses, faith groups and the local community to join the effort by donating Easter eggs.

Drop your donation to the Basildon Centre, St Martins Square, SS14 1DL by Monday 14 April.

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Deadline Monday 14 April 2025

For further information on how to donate or get involved - Get in contact by email

The Local Plan Part 2 Consultation is Now Live - Have Your Say!

The Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation - Part 2 is officially open! This is your chance to give feedback on additional policies that will shape the future of Basildon Borough.

Councillor Adele Brown, Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure said:  "This is a Local Plan shaped by local people. We listened carefully to the feedback from Part 1, and now we are delivering on our promise to ensure the policies in Part 2 reflect the needs and priorities of Basildon's communities." 

Consultation closes Friday 14 April 2025

To have your say - Local Plan Part 2 Consultation

Explore Your Affordable Housing Options with Basildon Council

Basildon Council has launched a new campaign to help residents and families understand the range of affordable housing options available. Whether you're looking to rent or take your first step onto the property ladder, this campaign will provide clear information on different types of affordable rent and low-cost home ownership schemes - along with guidance on eligibility. From social and affordable rent to shared ownership and Rent to Buy, we're here to help you find the right housing solution for your needs.

For more information see - Affordable Housing Options

Basildon Council have listened and are improving your waste and recycling services across the borough for households.

Let's bring pride back in the borough.

From 28 April 2025, the new waste service will commence with weekly residual waste collections returning and the current white and blue reusable sacks being replaced with two single-use disposable bags: white for cans and plastic, and blue for paper and cardboard.

For more information see - Upcoming change to your waste and recycling services

Garden Waste Subscription Service 2025/26

Subscribe to the weekly garden waste subscription service for 2025/26.

The cost of the service:

• £50 for one garden container collection
• £50 for each extra container

The charges stated apply for subscriptions commencing from 1 April 2025.

Subscribe to the service - The Garden Waste Subscription Service

Noak Bridge Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Consultation

Noak Bridge Parish Council have submitted their neighbourhood plan proposal to Basildon Borough Council. This Neighbourhood Plan gives communities direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the development and growth of their local area.

For more information and to have your say in this consultation, please visit - https://noakbridgenp.commonplace.is/

The consultation runs between midday on 24 February 2025 to midnight on 7 April 2025.