Basildon Borough Council4 days agoFive things we learnt from five party interviewsThe five key takeaways from interviews with senior party leaders ahead of Thursday's local elections.4 days ago27 Apr 2026No homes allowed on site of illegal tree fellingsCouncillors unanimously vote to reject blueprints for nine new houses in Wickford, Essex.27 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Couple arrested after botched extension 'horror'Steve Figg is told he must compensate Rob and Davies £85,000 for his illegal construction work.23 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Council seriously failing its tenants, says reportThe Regulator of Social Housing says Basildon Borough Council needs to make "fundamental changes".16 Apr 202610 Apr 2026Police take no further action on leader's postEssex Police say there was nothing criminal in a post made by Basildon Council's Gavin Callaghan.10 Apr 20264 Apr 2026Leader's antisemitic AI video reported to policeGavin Callaghan, leader of Basildon Council, says he is "deeply sorry" for the error.4 Apr 202623 Mar 2026Council wants to license animal rehoming centresA local authority seeks to take action after 41 dogs were found dead at a property.23 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Anger after quad bikers tear up parkPeople urge authorities to stop illegal quad bikers damaging a park used by children.4 Mar 202626 Feb 2026Council warned of upset dogs at site of 41 deathsA report finds Basildon Council did not always correctly respond to welfare concerns.26 Feb 2026...
