Basildon Borough Council elections


One third of Basildon Borough Council in Essex, England is elected each year, followed by one year without election. Since the last boundary changes in 2002, 42 councillors have been elected from 16 wards.

Political control

Since the first election to the council in 1973 political control of the council has been held by the following parties:

Council elections

By-election results

1997–2001

2001–2005

2009–2013