Basildon's Official Guide and Street Plan 2013-14
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Without their At your service . .18 help we would not be able to produce this Official Guide and Street Plan. As a Maps . .20 reciprocal gesture we have pleasure in Basildon borough key to street plans . .20 drawing the attention of our readers to their announcements, but wish to make Basildon town centre . .21 it clear that Basildon Council can accept Street plans . .22 no responsibility for their products or Street index . .37 services advertised. Cover image © Ron Poulter 5 Editorial_308091.qxd 24/4/13 14:21 Page 6 HILL ALLEN (WICKFORD) LTD Chartered Certified Accountants Office 1 Riverside Court, 24 Lower Southend Road, Wickford, Essex SS11 8AW All Accounting & Tax Work Construction Industry Specialists Company Formations Payroll Bureau CIS Returns & Compliance On line VAT & PAYS Solutions Self Assessment FOR A FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION CALL 01268 761151 Email: [email protected] Retail Trades Service Providers Entertainment Venues Consultants Restaurants & Public Houses Dental Practices & Technicians Editorial_308091.qxd 24/4/13 14:21 Page 7 Welcome to the Basildon borough If you are new to the We hope even those of you familiar There is a new surge of confidence with the borough will still find useful as the borough council has recently borough, we hope you information inside this guide and will approved its new vision to create find this official guide help you make the most of the opportunity for local people and is also Basildon experience. poised on the threshold of further is a useful introduction opportunities. Millions of pounds are to the area, helps you The area encompasses three main areas, being invested to regenerate our town each with its own distinctive character: centres, remodel our estates and build find your way around, Basildon, Wickford, and Billericay. new homes. and points you in the Basildon is the modern commercial and residential core. Wickford is a traditional All combine to make Basildon a place direction of how and mixed suburban commuter town, while that people and commerce are proud to Billericay retains its old world charm call home. where you can access combined with modern amenities. the many services Other smaller centres include Pitsea available to residents, and Laindon. businesses and It is one of the largest boroughs in Essex, covering an area of 42 square visitors alike. miles. It has a population of 174,500 and more than 75,000 homes. As well as being home to some of the biggest names in industry and the business hub of south east Essex, the borough still has more green spaces than any other in the county. The whole of the borough is within easy reach of London and is well served by road, rail, sea and air links. This positions Basildon supremely to take advantage of the commercial opportunities available both nationally and abroad. © Ron Poulter 7 Editorial_308091.qxd 24/4/13 14:21 Page 8 Pembroke Engineering (UK) Co Ltd Aerospace Pembroke Engineering (UK) Co Ltd, Precision Commercial Engineers, manufacture high profile components for a variety of industries. All work is carried out with the Glazing same attention to detail and intricate precision in a Pharmaceuticals professional, time efficient manner. We specialise in a number of industries ranging from pharmaceutical Motor sport to aerospace. Our purpose-built factory in Basildon, Essex, has the flexibility and capacity to handle one-off prototypes or full batch production using the latest CNC multi-axis equipment for quick turn-round and competitive pricing. Our highly skilled and experienced team are able to produce complex components for critical applications to the finest tolerances. 34 Nobel Square, Basildon, Essex SS13 1LT Telephone: +44 (0) 1268 726 861 Fax: +44 (0) 1268 726 879 Email: [email protected] www.pembrokeeng.co.uk Editorial_308091.qxd 24/4/13 14:21 Page 9 Basildon Council – our five promises to you Basildon Council’s vision is to We will provide value for money We will support and develop the create opportunity which is We know that money is tight and many local economy of our residents and businesses are underpinned by five promises A thriving economy is central to the feeling the pinch. The Council has also quality of life of our borough and an to local people: had its funding severely cut so there is important source of employment for less to go around. We will therefore many of our residents. Along with our We will get the basics right spend every penny of local taxpayers’ partners, we will support our local Collecting the rubbish, ensuring our money as carefully as if it were our own businesses and will work hard to streets, parks, and public spaces are and drive hard bargains with our encourage more inward investment by kept clean and protecting the health suppliers. building effective relationships. and safety of those living in or visiting the borough is a basic requirement, We will demand good public services We will positively transform our as is dealing with enquiries and requests from our partner organisations borough positively and keeping residents and We will work tirelessly with partners We want the Basildon borough to be a customers informed. in schools, colleges, the NHS, police vibrant modern place to live. We will and the voluntary sector to drive up renew our town centres, transforming We will ensure that we continue to standards. Through our leadership of them into places where people want to deliver these services to an acceptable the Basildon Renaissance Partnership be. Across our borough we will use our standard and that the Council itself we can and will open doors and use all planning powers to protect the green operates effectively as an organisation. our influence until local people get what belt where possible, whilst allowing the they need. building of the right number of new homes that people will want to live in. 9 Editorial_308091.qxd 24/4/13 14:21 Page 10 Where to go, and what to see and do in the Basildon borough However you like to spend your leisure time, there’s plenty to enjoy in the Basildon borough. Although Basildon is a new town, the energetic, there is the miniature railway borough as a whole is richly diverse which runs most of the year. There in heritage and culture, and steeped are also two activity playgrounds for in history. youngsters, a variety of craft shops and a marina. Whether it’s the peace and solitude of a country walk, a trip to a museum or craft The park has also seen significant centre, playing sport, enjoying a night at investment in recent years. In 2009, the theatre, or dancing the night away the park’s Heritage Centre opened. West End style, the borough has it all. Converted from an old explosives factory, this world-class cultural and education Wat Tyler Country Park centre takes visitors through the rich history of the park, provides educational As well as an information centre, it also Set in 700 glorious acres, this wildlife and conferencing facilities, and has has one of the largest retail outlets in wonderland comprises woodland, a café with spectacular vistas across the country.