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Basildon Council has launched its Education Essentials Bursary

Basildon Council has launched a bold new scheme to support young people in the borough in college to stay in education and achieve their dreams. If you're aged 16 to 19, enrolled in college, and your family's on Universal Credit, you could get a one-time payment of £360 to help with your expenses.

For more information or to apply - Education Essentials Bursary


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Local Plan Live - Come along and learn more about the borough's future

A consultation on the Draft Local Plan is now live. We are hosting a series of in-person events for you to ask questions and learn more about the policies which make up the Local Plan.

Why is your input so important? Because it will help shape the strategic direction of our borough, ensuring it thrives for generations to come.

Visit the Basildon Local Plan Consultation site to find out when and where the events are, and have your say before the consultation closes Sunday 12 January - Have Your Say Today - Basildon Local Plan - Commonplace


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Nominations are now open for the Basildon Borough Volunteer Awards 2025

The Basildon Borough Volunteer Awards recognise the amazing achievements and contributions that volunteers make across the borough. Their dedication, time and effort help us make a meaningful impact in our communities. We invite you to help us acknowledge their invaluable service by nominating a volunteer who has demonstrated exceptional commitment and has a passion for making a difference in any of the nine different categories.

For more information or to nominate - Basildon Borough Volunteer Awards 2025


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Basildon Council Warm Home Guarantee Campaign to Protect Borough Pensioners this Winter

The council has allocated £100,000 to help 1,000 pensioner households with energy bills as community urged to come together to ensure pensioners receive vital support. Basildon Council is calling on the entire community to get involved and help ensure pensioners have access to these vital services. Together, we can make sure no one is left out in the cold this winter.

For more information on the Warm Home Guarantee and to access the Triage Form - Warm Home Guarantee


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