Basildon Council votes down Eastgate flats plan as appeal date set
Government inspectors will decide on plans to demolish a Basildon shopping centre to build 2,800 flats after a local council
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Appeal launched over Gt Burstead homes plan
Stalled plans to demolish an old farmhouse and horse riding paddock on Essex greenbelt land for a housing development have
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Basildon councillor dies after long illness
A Basildon councillor has died after battling illness. The flag at Basildon Borough Council will fly at half mast as
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Basildon recognised with award of Dementia Friendly accreditation
The Basildon Dementia Action Alliance’s efforts have been recognised with the awarding of the “Working to become a Dementia Friendly
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Basildon Council reverts to cabinet system
Basildon Council has voted to rip up its system of governance after just five years – but has been accused
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Latest phase of Basildon 700-home development submitted for planning approval
Details for the latest phase of a 700-home mixed use development in Basildon have been put forward to the borough
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Local elections: Labour leader loses seat as Tories keep hold of Basildon Council
The Conservatives have retained overall control of Basildon Borough Council after tonight’s local elections saw them unseat the leader of
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Local elections: What parties in Basildon are saying ahead of polling day
Political parties in Essex are on the campaign trail competing for residents’ votes ahead of the local elections on Thursday.
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LOCAL ELECTIONS: Basildon’s only female Tory candidate on being a woman in politics
Women are under-represented in local politics and Basildon Borough Council is no exception. Ahead of the May 5 local elections, only
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Tree circles planted across Basildon to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Five new commemorative tree circles have been planted in open spaces across Basildon as part of celebrations for the Queen’s
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