In 2017 when Wickford Independents were part of the Administration running Basildon Council, a budget was provided to fund CCTV in the Wickford Memorial Park. This followed outbreaks of unsocial behaviour in the Park. However last year the Conservative administration failed to progress it. Now part of...
Figures released today show that more than 173,000 people in the East of England are now receiving personalised Universal Credit support. Universal Credit, which is now available in every jobcentre across the UK, simplifies the benefit system and replaces six previous benefits with a single monthly...
Darren Selkus has been announced as a parliamentary candidate for the Brexit Party in Epping Forest. Darren Selkus, a businessman, will contest the constituency in the next general election, standing against incumbent, Eleanor Laing. Darren Selkus, Brexit Party candidate said “I have no experience in politics but hungry to...
The keys to a newly created Harlow council home were handed over to tenants last week. As part of Harlow Council’s current housebuilding programme, the council converted former supported housing scheme’s common room into a one-bedroom flat. The keys to this home were handed over to...
Basildon Council Leader Gavin Callaghan and Opposition Leader Cllr Andrew Baggott have united in support of a £100m investment fund to boost to town centre regeneration. The proposal, which is a recommendation from Policy and Resources Committee, is to be considered at a special meeting of...
The leader of Basildon Council has called a £100m boost to its investment fund a “signal of intent” to private developers. At a meeting last night (Thursday 25 July) the Policy and Resources Committee, chaired by Basildon Council leader Gavin Callaghan, agreed to increase the fund...
Following the publication by Highways England of their 2018 Lower Thames Crossing Consultation update, Essex Chambers of Commerce have welcomed the support shown by consultees for the proposals. Although this is an interim consultation update some of the headline results contained in it are very positive...
Stephen Metcalfe has congratulated Boris Johnson on his decisive victory today in the Conservative Party membership ballot and looks forward to working with him as Prime Minister to deliver on leaving the EU by October 31st. Stephen Metcalfe: “Can I pay tribute to both Conservative Party...
Most local authorities are unable to raise enough money to ensure their older residents get the care they need in later life, according to a new report, Care in Places, by The Salvation Army. Adult Social Care is largely funded by local business rates, council tax...
Social isolation and vulnerable groups are top of the agenda for the Mayor of Basildon, Councillor David Burton-Sampson, who met with local businesses last week (11 July) to introduce them to his fundraising activities and explain why they are important to him. The Mayor's Charity Appeal...
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