Independent Group 5, Wickford Independent 1, non-aligned 1. South Essex new town, also including the older town of Billericay. Manufacturing industries and distribution centres. Has an iconic status arising from the marginality of the constituency in the 1980s.
Billericay East and Pitsea South East have vacant seats (both held by the Conservatives). Susanna Caira-Neeson (Lee Chapel North) moved from Labour to non-aligned in March 2024.
Next local elections
2024
Election cycle
Thirds
Local authority type
District
Address
St Martin's Square, Basildon SS14 1DL
Phone
01268 533333
Website
http://www.basildon.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2159.44
Upper tier authority
Essex