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Canvey Island Foreshore granted designated bathing water status

Friday 15 May 2026 Canvey Island Foreshore granted designated bathing water status Residents and visitors to Canvey Island are set to benefit from...

Update on the Castle Point Plan examination

Monday 11 May 2026 The Council has received a letter from the Planning Inspectors regarding the examination of the Castle Point Plan.

2026 Essex County Council election results

Friday 8 May 2026 Results for the 7 May elections

Social housing regulatory grade updated

Wednesday 29 April 2026 The Regulator of Social Housing has today (29 April) published an updated regulatory judgement in relation to social housing services at...

Sold out Mayor's Awards puts spotlight on Castle Point business and creativity

Tuesday 21 April 2026 On Friday 17 April, local businesses packed out Runnymede Hall to celebrate the Mayor’s Business and Community Awards.

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