Basildon for Business

28/05/2026

Congratulations Fastwarm and Ground Control Ltd!

Basildon-based company Fastwarm have been named among the top 10 small businesses to work for across the UK by The Times.

07/05/2026

A very welcome addition to the evening economy in .

Over £26,000 worth of prize money was given away during the ‘absolutely electric’ relaunch of Buzz Bingo in Basildon

01/05/2026

If you have not decided what to do this Sunday, make sure you check Billericay's annual Soapbox Derby on 3rd May 2026.

Soapbox Derby

20/04/2026

https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26022621.basildon-sporting-village-officially-opens-new-golfpod/

GolfPod has officially welcomed its first users at Basildon Sporting Village following a soft launch on Tuesday, April 14.

17/04/2026

Ambitiousgrowthhub has launched the new Enhanced Mentoring Programme, alongside the existing Growth Hub support. Both programmes will now be delivered by Smarter Society. The support is available to businesses across Essex.

As part of the Enhanced Mentoring Programme, businesses can access:
- Up to 12 hours of 1:1 support from experienced mentors
- Clear, practical guidance to help increase sales
- Access to a community of like-minded, Ambitious Essex businesses

Application is now open. For further details about business support please visit: https://lnkd.in/eTG88DXG

02/04/2026

Job alert!

27/03/2026

25/03/2026

Fantastic news for Eastgate Shopping Centre and !
Basildon Borough Council

Sports Direct, HMV and VR World will open new stores in Basildon's Eastgate Shopping Centre this weekend after months of anticipation.

23/03/2026

🏠 Only 2 more days until Basildon Borough Council’s First Time Buyer Event🏠

After the success of our first event last October, our team are thrilled to be hosting another First Time Buyer Event !

📍 Wednesday 25 March | 4:00pm–7:00pm
📍 The Atrium, South Essex College of Further and Higher Education (Basildon Town Centre)

If you’re thinking about buying your first home, this free event will guide you through every stage of the process. You’ll have the chance to speak directly with a range of advisers in a supportive and no pressure environment!

Confirmed stalls include:
- Barclays
- HSBC
- Sempra Homes Ltd
- Unify Financial Advisors
- Quilter Financial Advisors
- Mortgage Angel
- Legra Collective
- Palmers Law
- Hill Group
- Beresfords Residential
- Fisher Jones Greenwood Solicitors
- Mummy’s Money
- Basildon Pathways

Book here: https://lnkd.in/eqdrEX4P

18/03/2026

Market Trader Opportunities 👇