Basildon Borough Council8 hrs agoContracts approved for railway station revampMore plans about the development at Wickford Station will be released in the spring. 8 hrs agoEssex18 Feb 2025Streetlights could be on 'all night at full brightness'The council leader says residents had "frequent concerns" on the subject. 18 Feb 2025Essex27 Jan 2025E-scooter trial to be scrapped over safety fearsOlder people are being terrorised by e-scooters, a council meeting is told.27 Jan 2025Essex11 Jan 2025Highland cows saved me after breakdown, says nurseChloe says her mental health was affected by working in a hospital during Covid.11 Jan 2025UK11 Dec 2024Council reverts to weekly bin days after backlashLabour-led Basildon Council votes to bring back weekly black bin collections in spring 2025.11 Dec 2024Essex4 Dec 2024Council to consider weekly waste collectionsA council report says the change could cost £120,000 in one off-costs and £2.1m in running costs.4 Dec 2024Essex12 Nov 2024Council to ditch 'frustrating' recycling sacksIt follows 8,000 residents sharing their views on fortnightly waste collections.12 Nov 2024Essex24 Sep 2024'We must work harder repairing homes in Basildon'Council leader Gavin Callaghan says half the complaints he receives relate to maintenance issues.24 Sep 2024Essex13 Sep 2024Council boss vows to protect pensioners this winterA Labour council leader says he will "roll with the punches" amid the winter fuel payments backlash.13 Sep 2024Essex...