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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
Meet the Leader, Councillor Gavin Callaghan
Do you live in Basildon and have a question for the Leader of Basildon Council?
Come along to our Meet the Leader session for the opportunity to ask your questions direct to Councillor Gavin Callaghan, Leader of Basildon Council. This is your opportunity to discuss future plans for Basildon, share your thoughts, and have your voice heard.
The session will take place on Monday, 20 January from 7pm to 9pm at St Georges Suite, The Basildon Centre, St Martin's Square, Basildon, SS14 1DL.
Book your space - Meet the Leader of Basildon Council - Basildon Tickets, Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
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
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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Leader of Basildon Council
The blog of Cllr Gavin Callaghan, Leader of Basildon Council.