Independent 6, Wickford Independent 4. 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.
Wickford Park has a vacant seat (held by Wickford Independents). The council will move to all-out elections in 2028.
Next local elections
2026
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)
£2244.63
Upper tier authority
Essex