Basildon and Billericay Nub News

28/01/2025

Community cop cutbacks proposed

“PCSOs are the eyes and ears. They offer reassurance. They are a lot of the local intelligence. They do a valuable job but somewhere has to give.”

17/01/2025

Maternity unit has not made expected improvement

Trust says its has made several changes aimed at improving the quality of the overall service at Basildon

15/01/2025

Bas leader calls for neighbouring boroughs to merge

A booklet from Basildon Council states that its preferred option “ensures equitable resource distribution and focuses regional governance'

13/01/2025

Time to crop spending says leader

Council leader: 'It’s a big challenge and we have around £5 million to save in the budget this year.'

13/01/2025

Council calls for action on derelict site

Authority has demanded Hariot UK get on with redeveloping former Co-Op site in Wickford and demolishing old building

13/01/2025

Development plans for sports centre

'The provision of a GolfPod at the centre will be an exciting venue for golfing novices, experienced golfers, and young families'

13/01/2025

Hospital Trust admits errors ahead of man's death

“We send our heartfelt condolences to William’s family at this very difficult time.'

13/01/2025

Bid to limit bus charges

“Whilst I know that’s only a few weeks away even now the county could step in like Cambridge has done.'

13/01/2025

Controversial site set for green light

Basildon Council’s planning committee will consider the plans at a meeting on January 8.

30/12/2024

A13 was closed. Roads reopened at 9am.

A spokesperson from Essex Police has confirmed that there are concerns for the welfare of someone which lead to the closure of Pitsea flyover.

28/12/2024

Man required hospital treatment after unprovoked attack

The victim, aged in his 20s, needed hospital treatment for serious injuries to his face.

28/12/2024

House fire in Pitsea treated as arson

Fire caused extensive damage to an outbuilding and a house in Plumleys, Pitsea.

17/12/2024

Finding out the hard way about drink driving crackdown

Driver was sentenced to eight weeks of imprisonment, suspended for 12 months and disqualified from driving for four years and ordered to pay costs.

17/12/2024

Council set to take on a cutting edge role

“Some key changes have already been delivered, including much greater flexibility, but that’s just the start because clearly a lot more needs to be done.'

17/12/2024

Cops' Christmas crackdown

Driver was sentenced to eight weeks of imprisonment, suspended for 12 months and disqualified from driving for four years and ordered to pay costs.

16/12/2024

Councillors clash over home education

'As a former leader and long-time resident of the borough of Basildon, I will not take any lessons from Councillor Callaghan on understanding Basildon.”

16/12/2024

Council ignores government call to close restaurant

'The subcommittee has determined as follows: that having considered the application for review of a premises licence, to take no further action'

13/12/2024

Service offers quiet time of seasonal remembrance for parents