In the news: Council leader to host new series of Q&A events

The two-hour sessions are an opportunity for residents to meet the council leader and ask any questions they may have, as well as an opportunity for residents to find out about the work that has been done in recent months. The sessions will feature an introduction from the leader before an open Q&A with the audience. 

The first of these Meet the Leader sessions will be for Basildon residents and will take place between 6:30pm and 8.30pm on Monday 11 July at the Luncies Road Meeting Hall. No booking is needed as all the sessions are walk in. 

Cllr Andrew Baggott said: "With the introduction of a new Cabinet for the council and work continuing on a clear slate of priorities for the borough, I felt this would be a good time and opportunity for residents to meet me and hear about all the good work going on in their communities. 

"I wanted to continue these popular events in recognition of how important it is to engage with residents on a personal level. I am committed that we will deliver on our key themes by listening to you. 

"I encourage any resident to come along - it's an opportunity to ask questions on any subject, in a hopefully informal and convivial manner." 

The first events in the series are as follows: 

Date / Time	Area	Venue
Monday 11 July 2022 - 6.30pm to 8.30pm	Basildon	Luncies Hall - Meeting Room, Basildon SS14 1SB
Monday 25 July 2022 - 6.30pm to 8.30pm	Basildon	Frypa Hall, The Fryth, Basildon, SS14 3PW
Monday 8 August 2022 - 12pm to 2pm	Laindon	Laindon West Community Hall, Laindon, SS15 6LF
Thursday 25 August 2022 - 6.30pm to 8.30pm	Basildon	Kingswood Play Centre, Basildon, SS16 5AD
Thursday 1 September 2022 - 6.30pm to 8.30pm	Laindon	Laindon Community Centre, Laindon, SS15 6NX

 

Further events are also planned for other parts of the borough and will be announced in due course. 

www.basildon.gov.uk/meettheleader  

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Published 5 July 2022