Volunteer Awards a success, Balanced budget for 2024/25, Meet the Leader, and more
1 March 2024
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Volunteer Awards a success
The 2024 Basildon Borough Volunteer Awards has taken place this week, with special individuals from across the borough getting recognised for their brilliant achievements.
A huge congratulations to this year’s winners for all of your fantastic work across the borough:
* Voluntary Group/Project of the Year
- Billericay’s Men Shed
* Young Volunteer of the Year Award - Ella Bunce
* Fundraising Champion Award - Aston Avery
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Lifetime Achievement Award - June Maylin
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Volunteer of the Year - Kim Barford
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People’s Choice Awards - John Hailes
* Inspirational Role Model Award - Kim Barford
* Long Service Award - Christine Garland
* Community Star Award - Lorraine Knight
This year's awards were proudly sponsored by Atlantic Pacific, BBW CVS, Clarion Futures, Leonardo, Morgan Sindall Property Services, Funded by UK Government, and Basildon Council.
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Balanced budget for 2024/25
£40 million investment in our estates - budget graphic
The approved budget includes an ambitious package of investment for 2024/25.
We are investing £40 million into our estates to revive tired neighbourhoods, making them fit for life in the 21st Century and enabling our communities to thrive.
Watch our video [
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Read more highlights from the budget using the link below.
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Meet the Leader
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Wickford residents, do you have a question for the Leader of Basildon Council, Councillor Andrew Baggott?
Come along to our Meet the Leader event for the opportunity to ask in person.
No need to book, just drop in to The Nevendon Centre, Wickford, Tuesday 5 March from 6.30pm to 8pm.
To find out more, visit our website using the link below.
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Basildon Council Official Podcast
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Our latest podcast is here - this week we
spoke with Youth Mayor Maizat Mustapha, and Kuukua Aidoo, Deputy Youth Mayor for Basildon Borough Youth Council.
Hear their thoughts on young people becoming more politically engaged, what it’s like being Youth Mayors and how you can get involved.
*Tune in* [
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New changing places facility at Lake Meadows
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Fraser and his mum Shelley opened the brand-new Changing Places Facility installed at Lake Meadows Park, Billericay.
They were joined by Councillor Jeff Henry, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing, Leisure, Arts & Culture. The Changing Places programme is funded by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Speaking at the opening, Cllr Henry said, “Facilities such as these will go a long way in improving the quality of play for families. Without it, something as simple as visiting the park is a monumental task that requires a lot of thought and planning. This facility will make it more inclusive for all."
Find more information on our parks and open spaces 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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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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