News - Castle Point Borough Council

Winter edition of Castle Point Together Magazine out now

Published 10/02/26

Tuesday 10 February 2026 View the latest edition of our residents' magazine online

King George V Playing Fields named Essex ‘Park Venue of the Year’ in 2025/26 LTA Awards

Published 09/02/26

Monday 9 February 2026 King George V Playing Fields on Canvey Island has been named as the County Award Winner 2025/26 in the Park Venue of the Year category at...

Castle Point Plan submitted for independent examination

Published 06/02/26

Friday 6 February 2026 Castle Point Borough Council has formally submitted the Castle Point Plan for independent examination, marking a major milestone in shaping...

Decision to reject Catherine Road Green Belt development upheld

Published 05/02/26

Thursday 5 February 2026 Castle Point Borough Council welcomes a decision by the Planning Inspectorate to dismiss an appeal relating to land south and southeast of...

Council proposes balanced four-year budget with over £80 million invested in the Borough

Published 04/02/26

Wednesday 4 February 2026 Castle Point Borough Council has proposed a balanced four-year budget that secures the Council’s financial stability and delivers one of...

Council successfully secures restoration of Green Belt land following enforcement action

Published 04/02/26

Wednesday 4 February 2026 Castle Point Borough Council has taken decisive action to protect the borough’s Green Belt after two properties on Rivenhall were found...

Statement on Covid-19 Grant Funding

Published 26/01/26

Monday 26 January 2026 Angela Hutchings, Chief Executive, said “During the pandemic, the Council distributed Government grant funding and made payments to...

Castle Point Borough Council urges Government support on third road access to Canvey Island

Published 14/01/26

Wednesday 14 January 2026 The leader of Castle Point Borough Council has written to the Secretary of State for Transport, urging the Government to commit...

Have your say on revised Housing Allocations Policy

Published 12/01/26

Castle Point Borough Council is inviting residents to share their views on proposed changes to its Housing Allocations Policy, which sets out how social housing is prioritised and allocated across...

Castle Point Borough Council confirms support for five unitary model in Local Government Model

Published 08/01/26

Thursday 8 January 2026 Castle Point Borough Council has confirmed its support for the proposed five unitary model for Local Government Reorganisation. ...

Mayor and Mayoress champion Wellbeing Programme during inspiring visit

Published 07/01/26

Wednesday 7 January 2026 The Mayor and Mayoress of Castle Point paid a special visit to the Council’s Wellbeing Programme, celebrating the positive impact...

Expression of Interest - Former First Aid Station, Eastern Esplanade, Canvey Island

Published 02/01/26

Friday 2 January 2026 Offer to lease the former St John Ambulance centre at SS8 7DN (aka Friends of Concord Beach)

Christmas Shopfront competition winner announced

Published 19/12/25

Friday 19 December 2025 Castle Point Gas and Heating win the Christmas Shopfront Competition with their creative display

Statement of support following Bondi Beach attack

Published 16/12/25

Tuesday 16 December 2025 Statement from Cllr Dave Blackwell, Leader of Castle Point Borough Council

Completion of sustainable housing development in Canvey Island

Published 15/12/25

Monday 15 December 2025 Completion of sustainable housing development in Canvey Island

A new future planned for historic Solby House

Published 12/12/25

Friday 12 December 2025 A new future planned for historic Solby House

Castle Point Active secures Local Authority of the Year award

Published 10/12/25

Wednesday 10 December 2025 Castle Point Active secures Local Authority of the Year award

Waterside Farm Leisure Centre celebrates impressive finalist status at prestigious National Fitness Awards

Published 08/12/25

Tuesday 2 December 2025 Waterside Farm Leisure Centre celebrates impressive finalist status at prestigious National Fitness Awards

Essex residents are being given their say on keeping their council services delivered locally

Published 08/12/25

Tuesday 25 November 2025 Essex residents are being given their say on keeping their council services delivered locally

High Court dismisses Council’s legal challenge

Published 14/11/25

Friday 14 November 2025 High Court dismisses Council’s legal challenge The Council launched a legal challenge under s288 of the...