Frequently Asked Questions
Q Where and When does Wickford Town Council Meet?
A Wickford Town Council hold Council meetings at The Wick Community Centre, Silva Island Way, Salcott Crescent, Wickford SS12 9NR and Committee meetings are usually held at the Town Council Office, Unit 1 Wych Elm House, Nevendon Road, Wickford SS12 9RZ
Q Can I come to Council meetings?
A Town Council meetings are generally open to the public, the agendas are posted in advance and minutes of the meeting and previous meeting are published on our website
Q What is a Town Councillor?
A A Town Councillor represents a specific geographical area known as a ward within the Town Councils jurisdiction. The Councillor acts as a voice for the residents and businesses within their assigned area, addressing local issues, needs and concerns.
Q Can I become a Councillor?
A To be a Town Councillor in Wickford, you need to be at least 18 years old and a British citizen, a citizen of the Commonwealth, or a citizen of a European Union country. Additionally, you must either be registered to vote in the Council area or have lived, worked, or owned property there for at least 12 months before an election. To become a Wickford Town Councillor, you can typically be nominated and elected by residents of a specific ward or fill a vacancy by co-option.
Q Who is my Town Councillor?
A Town Councillors represent wards, contact details for your Town Councillors can be found on our website under the tab: Council
Q What does the Town Council do, What powers do they have?
A Wickford Town Council is responsible for representing the community, providing a range of services at a local level, improving the quality of lives for residents and working with other Councils such as Basildon Borough Council and Essex County Council. The primary function is to participate in local decision-making, contribute to debates and raise matters for consideration.
Q How do I keep up to date with information and events – do you send out newsletter?
A We currently do not send out newsletters, however, our website is updated to notify of upcoming meetings we do advertise all our meetings and events in the Town Council noticeboards which can be found in the High Street, Southend Road, London Road (St Peters Terrace), Nevendon Road (local shops) and The Wick (Tesco). We also advertise on social media – link
and Instagram – link
Q Who do I pay my Council Tax to?
A Basildon Borough Council is the local authority responsible for collecting the Council Tax, for enquiries regarding council tax and benefits: link
Q Who is responsible for collecting my bins?
A Basildon Borough Council is responsible for collecting bins. They handle both rubbish and recycling collections. You can find more information about collections, recycling centres, bulky waste collection and reducing waste on: link
Q Who do I report Anti-social behaviour to?
A To report anti-social behaviour in Wickford, you can contact the Essex Police by calling 101 or reporting it online through the Essex Police website. You can also report it to the Wickford Town Council or your landlord if you live in a Council or housing association property. If you feel threatened, you should always call 999 you can also report it through Basildon Borough Council online at: link
Q How is the Town Council funded?
A The Town Council is funded by the precept, a local tax that is collected by Basildon Borough Council. This is collected at the same time it collects the Council tax money for Essex County Council, the Police and the Fire Service.
Q Where do I find out about bin collection days, local schools, play areas?
A Use this link, just pop in your postcode and it will bring up the information
Q How do I know what polling station to vote at?
A Use this link, pop in your postcode and it will bring up the information:
Q Who to contact:
A Basildon Borough Council
- Council Tax and Benefits
- Environmental Health
- Leisure
- Planning and Building Control
- Rubbish and Recycling
- Streetcare
Tel: 01268 533 333
Essex County Council
- Adult Social Care
- Flooding
- Roads, streets and transport
- Libraries
- Public Rights of Way
- Schools and Learning
- Street Lighting
Tel: 0345 743 0430