Colourful baskets of flowers are appearing around Basildon town as business leaders attempt to brighten up the shopping centre.
The Basildon In Bloom project is under way but more firms are needed to get involved.
Kerry Whitaker is also urging garden centres and nurseries to bid for the contract to decorate the town centre.
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