Summer and Autumn markets
June round up
📢 Wickford Town Council – June Roundup Here’s what’s been happening around town 👇 🍰 Senior Citizens Afternoon Tea Our Senior Citizens Afternoon Tea was another fantastic community event, bringing residents together for an enjoyable afternoon of refreshments, entertainment and friendship. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event such a success. […]
May round up
📢 Wickford Town Council – May Roundup Here’s what’s been happening around town 👇 🛍️ High Street Market – A Great Atmosphere The High Street Market on Saturday 25 April created a real buzz in the town centre and was well attended. Thank you to everyone who came along and supported local traders. ☀️ A […]
Annual Town Meeting 30 April
Many thanks to the residents who attended the Annual Town Meeting yesterday. We were very pleased to receive our certificate for the the Silver Award of the Local Council Award Scheme, which was presented to the Chair of the Town Council, Councillor Andrew Neil by the Chairman of the Essex Association of Local Councils. The […]
April round up
Here’s what’s been happening around town 👇 🛍️ High Street Market – A Great Atmosphere The High Street Market on Saturday 25 April created a real buzz in the town centre and was well attended. Thank you to everyone who came along and supported local traders. 🏛️ Annual Town Meeting The Annual Town Meeting held […]
Notice of Uncontested election 7 May
The Notice of Uncontested election for 7 May, results in 16 Town Councillors elected unopposed. This leaves 4 vacancies available to be filled by Co-option from 11 May. Any resident interested in applying to be a Town Councillor please contact the Town Clerk 01268 858979 or email clerk@wickfordtowncouncil.gov.uk Notice of Elections 7 May 2026
Notice of Elections
March round up
Here’s what’s been happening around town 👇 🛍️ Spring High Street Markets — A Great Success The Mother’s Day & Springtime Market (14 March) and Easter Market (28 March) were both well attended, bringing a great atmosphere to Wickford High Street and supporting local traders. ✨ The Square — New Vision A refreshed vision for […]
Local Government reorganisation – decision made
The Government decision has been made today, 25 March with the 5 unitary proposal being accepted. This will create a new South West Essex Council for the current local government areas of Basildon and Thurrock. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2026-03-25/hcws1455
Press Release – Former Wickford Police Station
Following the Town Council meeting held on 23 March, Members agreed in principle to proceed with negotiations with Basildon Borough Council regarding the potential occupation of the former Wickford Police Station in London Road. The cost of the proposed works, £350,000 is being funded by Basildon Borough Council. As previously stated, the Town Council is […]