Welcoming Vue to Basildon, Community Diagnostic Centre in Pitsea, Garden Waste subscription service 2024/2025, and more
22 March 2024
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Welcoming Vue to Basildon
*Basildon Council's Cabinet has approved a lease with Vue Entertainment Ltd to become the new operator of the cinema in East Square.*
Councillor Craig Rimmer, Cabinet Member for Economic Stimulus and Tourism said: "I am delighted to hear we have approval from Vue's board and now we have formally agreed the lease with Cabinet.
"I know residents and cinemagoers have been waiting patiently for news on the opening and now we can progress this at pace."
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Cabinet approves proposals for Community Diagnostic Centre in Pitsea
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The Place in Pitsea, a multi-purpose facility housing Pitsea Library and activity space run by Basildon Council, will be developed into a new Community Diagnostic Centre.
The new centre will be developed by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, with the aim of reducing waiting times for diagnostic tests including scanning and imaging facilities. The centre will also be home to a redesigned Pitsea Library and community spaces managed by Basildon Council.
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Last chance to sign up to the Garden Waste subscription service 2024/2025
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More than 19,000 households have subscribed already. The subscription will run from Monday 1 April 2024 to Monday 31 March 2025, charged at £50 for one green bin collection and £25 for each additional bin.
Together, we are making a difference to help to tackle climate change.
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Victoria Park in Laindon is now an official town park
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To mark this special occasion, Councillor Jeff Henry, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing, Leisure, Arts & Culture, has planted a silver birch tree – which will create a habitat and food source for our wildlife.
We've been busy making improvements to the park over the last couple of months, such as cutting the hedge to let more light in, which means more wildflowers this spring and better safety for our residents to enjoy the park. Additionally, we’ve added new signage with habitat panels to support our biodiversity.
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Food Waste Action Week
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This week we celebrated Food Waste Action Week.
Did you know, over the last 3 months, we have increased our food waste recycling by 43%? This is then turned into green energy and fertilizer. Thank you for recycling your food waste.
Together, we are making a difference. Find out more on our website linked below.
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Tenant satisfaction survey
We recently emailed a selection of residents with a link to complete the annual tenant satisfaction survey.
If you have received this email, please complete the survey before it closes at the end of March.
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The Great Gathering - Great Weekend Festival
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Join BasildON Creative People and Places for the Great Gathering - Great Weekend Festival.
A range of events will take place this weekend, from a morning party in Northlands Park to Basildon's Big Idea, with free community lunch.
Find out how to get involved on the BasildON Creative People and Places Facebook page linked below.
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Carers voices Laindon engagement event
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Healthwatch Essex is hosting an engagement event for unpaid carers to share their experiences, exploring the theme 'Loss of identity'.
The event will take place at Laindon Community Centre on Thursday 28 March from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Email carersvoices@healthwatchessex.org.uk for further information.
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Help with your broadband bills
At a time when living costs are reaching record highs, several broadband providers are offering special discounted deals to help people receiving benefits to stay connected.
If you’re a low-income family receiving Universal Credit or other benefits, you could be eligible for a social broadband tariff and save up to £202 a year on your broadband bills.
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Billericay Youth Safety project
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Come along to the Billericay Youth Safety Project launch event.
Speak to local organisations about crime prevention, and watch a presentation from the founder of the project.
The event will take place on Saturday 23 March at The Chantry Centre, Chantry Way, CM11 2BB, Billericay from 10am to 2pm.
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Register to vote ahead of local elections
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Elections are taking place in our borough on Thursday 2 May 2024.
Are you registered to vote?
Register before the deadline on 16 April using the link below.
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Make a difference to our borough
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Looking for a career in Local Government? Check out our current job vacancies:
* Cleansing Operative (Pride Team)
* Interim Assistant Director, Finance & Governance and S151 Officer
* Social Media Apprentice
* Customer Resolution Officer
Find out more, and information on how to apply, on our website.
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