22/05/2026
Congratulations to our Group Leader, Cllr Andy Barnes, who was yesterday elected unopposed as Leader of Basildon Borough Council at last night's Annual Meeting.
The following Cabinet positions were also confirmed:
Cllr Andy Barnes - FINANCE & STRATEGY (also Leader)
Councillor Kevin Blake - SERVICE IMPROVEMENT (also Deputy Leader)
Councillor George Jeffery - ENVIRONMENT & LEISURE
Cllr Phil Turner - HOUSING
Cllr Andrew Schrader - PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE
Councillor Danny Lawrence - CULTURE, SPORT & YOUTH
Cllr Andrew Baggott - LAW & ORDER
Cllr Terri Sargent - HEALTH & INCLUSION
Cllr Alex Myers - REGENERATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
