Basildon and Billericay Nub News

25/09/2024

Man is held as Basildon r**e investigation continues

“We are aware of posts on social media reporting an incident earlier in the night where two women were followed.'

25/09/2024

Out and about as Richard Holden forges links

'I’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting out and around the constituency the last few days and I’m planning further such constituency-wide tours in the months ahead.'

24/09/2024

We must do better: Five points to improve says leader

“I met with all the upper echelons of Morgan Sindall and I made it really clear that in my option there are five things we have got to word much harder on'

24/09/2024

Don't refuse the opportunity. Last chance to speak up on waste collection

'Residents have made it clear they are deeply, deeply unhappy with the present waste collection system – that's why it’s vital we hear from as many as possible'

20/09/2024

Town is shown at its floral best and picks up [rizes

“I am delighted that the town has been so successful on their very first entry to Anglia in Bloom.'

20/09/2024

Town Post Office is to be relocated

Current operator of Billericay Post Office has resigned and premises at 93-95 High Streetwill be withdrawn for Post Office use on Saturday 2 November.

20/09/2024

MP tells of his journey to Westminster and expectation that Nigel Farage will soon be PM

He shared his journey from a Reform UK member to becoming an MP, highlighting the rapid developments leading to his candidacy.

20/09/2024

Council must double the number of projected homes in town

'It’s essential that we continue to accelerate the delivery of the Local Plan to put the right governance in place for developing our borough'

20/09/2024

Facebook divas whose antipathy was played out in court. Now it's back on the airwaves again

Comments were said to have been well read among Nigerian community Onowonuola’s channel targets. It has more than 27,000 followers. Her rival has 236K

20/09/2024

MP urges developer to 'get on with it' as negotiations continue over site

MP says: 'You have had more than enough time—get on with it.”

16/09/2024

Ram raid in town centre

Both raiders were wearing black hooded tops and black or dark-coloured tracksuit bottoms.

14/09/2024

Residents told to keep windows closed as blaze is tackled

Crews from Basildon, Billericay, Canvey, Corringham, Grays (two), Leigh, Orsett, Rayleigh Weir, Southend and Wickford, and two Aerial Ladder Platforms, attended

13/09/2024

Chief Constable has message for latest graduates after training is completed and they join the front line crime fight

'Tough days will be outnumbered by great days – days when you return a missing child to parents or take a drug dealer off the streets. Be proud of the job'

13/09/2024

Major project will still go ahead say developers

It is anticipated that the centre will provide facilities for minor surgery, endoscopy and ophthalmology through to major surgery

11/09/2024

Basildon Council offers pensioners help with fuel bills

'Alongside this work, the £100 grant is just one part of our commitment to making sure Basildon’s pensioners stay warm this winter.”

11/09/2024

Cash crisis continues

“We have a big amount of money that we need to save. But at the end of June we were already off plan by £8m - hospitals director Laura Harding

11/09/2024

Emergency services respond as fight breaks out

Police were alerted to reports of a fight taking place between three people in Woolmer Green, one of whom was described as armed.

11/09/2024

Police speak about how teenager was brought to justice

“Terry's waited over two years to see justice. They have described that time as ‘hell’, knowing that those responsible for his death were out in the community'

05/09/2024

Practice reopens

A friendly Tooth Fairy was on hand to educate children about oral health, helping to ease their fears about visiting the dentist

28/08/2024

Homes will rise from car park site

Plans is to transform an empty car park near Basildon Town Centre into 105 affordable homes for local people

28/08/2024

Proposals for thousands of new homes with authority's local plan

“The borough will be safer, and residents will benefit from higher standards of health and wellbeing.'

27/08/2024

Pay-as-you-go option at local stations due next month

Move will extend the existing scheme to include stations including Basildon, Pitsea and Laindon.

27/08/2024

Raj wins approval for plans

The plans also include the extension of the facia of the existing shop front.

27/08/2024

Waste Czar is upbeat about council's new contract

Council's climate czar says: “I am delighted to be able to award these contracts for the treatment of our black bag waste in Essex.'

25/08/2024

Rise in dog attacks linked to lockdown