Basildon Council Official Podcast, Biodiversity photo competition, Garden Waste subscription service, and more
12 April 2024
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Basildon Council Official Podcast
Our latest podcast is here. This week, we spoke with Stuart Fawcett from Andy’s Man Club - a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend, peer-to-peer support groups with over 4500 members across the country and online.
Your local Andy’s Man Club group in Basildon takes place every Monday at Lincewood Primary School, Berry Lane, Langdon Hills at 7pm.
For more information, check out their website [
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*Tune in* [
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Biodiversity photo competition
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Are you a keen photographer and have a love for wildlife and biodiversity?
Then why not try your chances in our biodiversity photo competition, with brilliant prizes to be won.
Share your photo by emailing us at: pressoffice@basildon.gov.uk.
*Competition closes Tuesday 16 April at 5pm.*
Find out more about the competition and our biodiversity using the link below.
*Find out more* [
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Sign up to the Garden Waste subscription service 2024/2025
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*More than 25,000 households have subscribed already*.
The subscription runs until 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.
*Find out more* [
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Do you need advice and support with council services?
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We will be at Wickford Main Car Park, London Road, behind Iceland on Tuesday 16 April from 10am to 3pm.
Come along for a range of support, from developing new skills to managing your finances and council tax payments.
We will be joined by Peabody, DWP, Essex Wellbeing and Essex County Council.
*Find out more* [
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Basildon Heritage drop in event
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Thinking of volunteering and gaining a deeper understanding of our borough’s history?
Find out more about how Basildon Heritage keep our history alive and how you can get involved – everyone is welcome.
Make new friends over a free cuppa and takeaway one of our goodie bags.
We look forward to seeing you there. To book your place, please click the link to Eventbrite below.
For more information, visit:
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*Book your space* [
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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.
*Find out more* [
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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:
* Housing Officer (Sheltered)
* Non-Executive Director - Sempra Homes
* Cleansing Operative (Pride Team)
* Facility Support Officer
* Customer Resolution Officer
* Health and Safety Coordinator
Find out more on our website linked below.
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