BASILDON and Pitsea Carnival has been re-scheduled.

The popular event, which includes a procession through the town centre and a huge fete at Northlands Park, was due to take place tomorrow.

The carnival is now set to take place on Saturday, September 6.

Organisers failed to secure an extra £2,000 of vital funding, and have battled with a string of "personal problems."

For more information, visit www.basildonandpitseacarnival.co.uk or email bpca@hotmail.co.uk.