Councillors approve ambitious package of investments for 2024/25
23 February 2024
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Balanced budget for 2024/25 agreed - video slide
Councillors approve ambitious package of investments for 2024/25
The approved budget includes an ambitious package of investment for 2024/25, including but not limited to:
* £40 million investment into our estates to revive tired neighbourhoods, making them fit for life in the 21st Century and enabling communities to thrive.​​
* A brand-new ambulance hub, continued support for a new Community Diagnostic Centre in Pitsea, and all-new healthcare facilities in Eastgate in Basildon: reducing wait times and improving access to screening and treatment options for local people.​
* Continued funding for community safety wardens – tackling anti-social behaviour and improving the perception of crime across the borough.
Watch our video [
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Read more highlights from the budget using the link below.
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Planning permission granted for new healthcare facility in Basildon
The former Debenhams retail unit in Eastgate, Basildon will be converted to a new healthcare facility following the decision.
The new centre will bring vital services to the heart of Basildon Town Centre with the expectation of reducing waiting times for diagnostic appointments and treatment.
It is anticipated that the centre will provide facilities for minor surgery, endoscopy, and ophthalmology through to major surgery such as knee and hip replacements. The health centre will also offer comprehensive diagnostics suites with provision for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerised tomography (CT) scans as well as patient accommodation.
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Basildon Council Official Podcast
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Our latest podcast is here - this week we
spoke with Ken Porter and Jo Cullen from Basildon Heritage [
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Hear about our borough's lengthy history and how you can get involved.
*Tune in* [
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Meet the Leader
Meet the Leader
Pitsea and Wickford residents, do you have a question for the Leader of Basildon Council, Councillor Andrew Baggott?
Come along to our Meet the Leader events for the opportunity to ask in person:
* The Place, Pitsea Leisure Centre, Thursday 29 February 6:30pm to 8pm
* The Nevendon Centre, Wickford, Thursday 5 March 6:30pm to 8pm.
To find out more, visit our website using the link below.
*Find out more* [
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Housing Allocation Review
Housing Allocation Review 2024
Basildon Council is reviewing the way we allocate social housing and we are keen to hear your views on the proposed changes.
The allocation scheme is designed to ensure that the limited social housing the council has available is used appropriately and supports the needs of residents, the corporate objectives of the council and is reflective of current legislation.
The consultation closes on Wednesday 13 March 2024.
*Have your say* [
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Cast your vote for the People's Choice Award
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Voting is now open for the People’s Choice Award.
Choose your winner for the award using the link below. Voting closes at 10pm on Sunday 25 February 2024.
*Find out more* [
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South Essex Business Expo
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The South Essex Business Expo takes place on Thursday 14 March at the Brentwood Centre, supported by all South Essex authorities.
The event is open to businesses of all sizes, trades, industries, professions and sectors, start-ups and pre-start-ups with something for everyone.
The free event is set to be the largest networking event in South Essex in 2024 with over 150 exhibitors and an expected 1,000 visitors.
*Book your space* [
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Apply for free voter ID
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To vote in elections in England, you will need to show photo ID.
No ID? You can apply for free voter ID now.
Find out what is accepted and apply for free voter ID if you need to using the link below.
*Find out more* [
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