News - Castle Point Borough Council

£20 million Pride in Place funding confirmed for Canvey Island

Published 24/03/26

Tuesday 24 March 2026 The Canvey Island Neighbourhood Board celebrates the Government's confirmation of £20 million Pride in Place funding for Canvey Island — a...

New strategy to deliver high quality temporary accommodation

Published 24/03/26

Tuesday 24 March 2026 Castle Point Borough Council has approved a new Temporary Accommodation Asset Strategy (2026–2030) and Temporary Accommodation Delivery Plan,...

Peer review progress report recognises ‘good progress’ made by Council

Published 23/03/26

Monday 23 March 2026 Castle Point Borough Council has published a report to its Cabinet detailing the findings of a Local Government Association (LGA) Peer Review...

Council agrees to long-term stewardship of Canvey Lake to secure its environmental future

Published 19/03/26

Thursday 19 March 2026 Cabinet Members at Castle Point Borough Council have agreed to the recommendations published in a report into the long-term future of Canvey...

Additional funding awarded to support Wyvern Community Transport

Published 19/03/26

Thursday 19 March 2026 Castle Point Borough Council has approved an additional £11,600 grant to Wyvern Community Transport to help secure the future of its vital...

Castle Point Borough Council approves additional funding to protect vital CAVS services

Published 18/03/26

Wednesday 18 March 2026 Castle Point Borough Council has approved an additional £48,000 grant for the Castle Point Association of Voluntary Services (CAVS),...

Young people lead the way with new weekly youth club

Published 17/03/26

Tuesday 17 March 2026 Young people in Castle Point are taking the lead in creating new opportunities for their peers, thanks to a weekly youth club set up and run...

Castle Point Councillors join 'The Great Tommy Sleep Out’ to support homeless veterans

Published 16/03/26

Monday 16 March 2026 Seven councillors from Castle Point Borough Council are set to take part in The Great Tommy Sleep Out, a nationwide campaign running...

WPS appointed to deliver new long-term repairs and maintenance contract

Published 13/03/26

Friday 13 March 2026 Castle Point Borough Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Wates Property Services (WPS) as its new repairs and maintenance...

Castle Point’s Active Wellbeing Programme shows growing impact

Published 12/03/26

Thursday 12 March 2026 Castle Point Borough Council’s Active Wellbeing Programme is continuing to make a difference to residents’ health, confidence and social...

Renewed push to bring empty homes back into use during Empty Homes Week

Published 09/03/26

Monday 9 March 2026 Castle Point Borough Council is marking Empty Homes Week (9 – 15 March) by highlighting its commitment to reducing the number of long term...

Statement on grey belt and the Castle Point Plan

Published 06/03/26

Friday 6 March 2026 Cllr Warren Gibson, Deputy Leader of Castle Point Borough Council said: “We are aware of the MP’s public comments that the Council has...

Castle Point residents encouraged to take part in Residents' Survey

Published 27/02/26

Friday 27 February 2026 Castle Point Borough Council is inviting residents to take part in its Residents’ Survey, running from 27 February to 26 March 2026 ...

Update on the Examination of the Castle Point Plan

Published 24/02/26

Tuesday 24 February 2026 The Planning Inspectorate has provided notice to the Council that Inspectors M. Worden and C. Carpenter have been appointed to examine the...

Defra consultation for Canvey Island bathing water designation

Published 16/02/26

Monday 16 February 2026 Castle Point Borough Council is encouraging residents and visitors to take part in a national consultation launched by the Department for...

Council approves balanced four-year budget with over £80 million of investment across Castle Point

Published 13/02/26

Friday 13 February 2026 Castle Point Borough Council has unanimously agreed a balanced four-year budget, securing long term financial stability and delivering more...

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...