News - Castle Point Borough Council

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...

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. ...