Basildon Borough Council

'Southend will be having elections in May'

All councillors back this May's elections going ahead despite suggestions they should be cancelled.

Oaveed Rahman will be sentenced next month after more than 40 dead animals were found at his house.

Basildon's Labour leadership wants more time to focus on local government reorganisation.

One mother describes being able to move into her new accessible council property as a lifesaver.

Supporters say it will increase footfall but similar schemes may not have been successful, council told.

Basildon Council is trying to agree on a local plan document for the first time since 1998.

Residents say living conditions have been miserable since work started on their heating in July.

Midwife Mutale Daka says she needs "some stability" for her son, after hearing the news.

Councillors say people should be able to walk through the town centre without feeling unsafe.

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