We call upon Basildon Council to write to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to support the aim of removing Billericay, Wickford and villages north of the A127 from Basildon Borough Council, so that they might be better served elsewhere.

The Government has recently announced plans to abolish Essex Council Council in favour of Unitary Authorities. 

Under these proposals, Basildon Borough Council will merge with Thurrock Council. The boundaries of Basildon do not properly serve the needs of its residents.

We believe that the areas of Basildon located North of the A127 should join the proposed Mid-Essex Authority. This will allow residentson both sides of the A127 to have a Council that better reflects their needs.