Thurrock and Basildon to work together on local government proposals Thurrock and Basildon to work together on local government proposals BASILDON and Thurrock Council will consider signing a Memorandum of Understanding, confirming their intentions to work more closely when proposing future governance arrangements for the boroughs of Basildon and Thurrock. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) sets out guidance for how the two councils will work together over matters related to Local Government Reform – the reorganisation of local government that was delayed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The MoU will seek to maximise the economic and social benefits of a new local authority for Basildon and Thurrock – ensuring that the differences and unique opportunities present in each borough are respected, and the voices from both boroughs are equally represented.