Basildon Borough Council2 hrs agoConcerns raised about police front counter closuresEssex Police says the move will help it refocus efforts on providing visible policing on the streets.2 hrs agoEssex7 days agoBy-election sees Reform win first seat on councilSarah-Jane Shields is elected in a vote called following the death of a long-serving councillor. 7 days agoEssex7 days agoNew bus shelter survives less than 24 hoursA councillor says the shelter was only built on Tuesday.7 days agoEssex20 Jun 2025Labour suspends councillor over 'offensive' tweetsA councillor loses the party whip over decade-old posts, including one in support of Tommy Robinson.20 Jun 2025Essex9 Jun 2025Switching night lights back on to cost £120k a yearStreet lighting is the biggest council issue after bins "as people don't feel safe", a council hears.9 Jun 2025Essex4 Jun 2025E-scooters removed after controversial trialA Labour councillor says the scheme was dropped with "some reluctance".4 Jun 2025Essex16 May 2025Council investigating after 37 dead dogs foundLeading Labour councillors say they had not received any emails about the property.16 May 2025Essex28 Apr 2025Weekly bin collections return after backlashThe decision follows thousands of complaints made to Basildon Council in Essex.28 Apr 2025Essex25 Mar 2025Crackdown order on anti-social behaviour extendedThe order aims to protect a town's public spaces from anti-social behaviour.25 Mar 2025...
