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Basildon

American  
[bey-zuhl-duhn, baz-uhl-] / ˈbeɪ zəl dən, ˈbæz əl- /

noun

  1. a town in S Essex, in SE England: designated as a model residential community after World War II.

Basildon British  
/ ˈbæzɪldən /

noun

  1. a town in SE England, in S Essex: designated a new town in 1955. Pop: 99 876 (2001)

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McMurdock sits as an independent for South Basildon and East Thurrock, which includes Corringham, and he confirmed he would like to rejoin the party.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Basildon Council also launched an inquiry into what it knew of Save A Paw prior to the raid.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Independent councillor Kerry Smith, who is part of the Labour-led administration at Basildon, supports LGR but voted against cancelling this year's elections.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

There had been speculation behind the scenes for the past week that the county could join Harlow, Basildon and Thurrock councils in having their elections postponed.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

But he is writing often to Mrs. Stanley and Lady Grace Heddon and Sophie Basildon and I hear bits of him from them and know he is keeping well.

From If Winter Comes by Hutchinson, A. S. M. (Arthur Stuart-Menteth)

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