THE mayor of Basildon was in attendance at the launch of a new community group.

The street pastor team of Basildon joined David Harrison at St Martin’s church in St Martin’s Square to unveil the Table, a group made up of church and community representatives who work to aid the residents in Basildon.

Mr Harrison was also met by Reverend Esther McCafferty, the pastor at St Martin’s, who proudly announced the initiative on Thursday.