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Basildon councillors back building of data centre in Green Belt

Saturday 27 September 2025

Wickford is to become home to a large data centre. Basildon councillors have approved the reported £1 billion project in the Green Belt near the A127 and Old Nevendon Road. Wickford Town Council noted that the scheme contradicted Green Belt policy and was concerned about urban sprawl between Wickford and Basildon, traffic congestion and noise […] Read more >

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