News - Castle Point Borough Council

Major step forward in campaign for improved access to Canvey Island

Published 20/10/26

Tuesday 20 October 2026 Castle Point Borough Council has secured a stronger strategic position in its long-standing campaign to improve access to and from Canvey...

Pirate-themed play area officially opens at Richmond Park

Published 14/10/26

Wednesday 14 October 2026 Ahoy, mateys! Young adventurers can now set sail on Richmond Park's brand-new pirate ship as the upgraded play area officially opens...

Castle Point Together Magazine Autumn 2026

Published 12/10/26

Monday 12 October 2026 The Autumn edition of Castle Point Together Magazine is now available to view online.

Statement on year-end accounts and budget review

Published 09/10/26

Friday 9 October 2026 Angela Hutchings, Chief Executive of Castle Point Borough Council said: “The completion of our 2025/26 year-end accounts revealed a...

Castle Point Fireworks Show returns on Saturday 7 November with a magical wizarding theme!

Published 30/09/26

Wednesday 30 September 2026 Castle Point Borough Council is delighted to announce that the Castle Point Fireworks Display returns on Saturday 7 November 2026 at...

Planning enforcement successes help protect Castle Point's communities and Green Belt

Published 23/09/26

Wednesday 23 September 2026 Castle Point Borough Council has successfully defended a series of planning enforcement appeals and secured compliance with enforcement...

Recycling changes coming to Castle Point

Published 21/09/26

Monday 21 September 2026 Residents across Castle Point will soon see changes to their household recycling collections as Castle Point Borough Council introduces...

Castle Point unveils vision to celebrate local identity, heritage and creativity

Published 18/09/26

Friday 18 September 2026 A new Cultural Strategy setting out a long-term vision for Castle Point's cultural and creative future was approved by Cabinet on 16...

Statement on Planning Appeal: Land South of Daws Heath Road

Published 15/09/26

Tuesday 15 September 2026 Cllr Warren Gibson, Deputy Leader of Castle Point Borough Council said: “This decision is deeply frustrating, particularly because a...

First stage of Castle Point Plan examination concludes

Published 10/09/26

Thursday 10 September 2026 The strongest possible defence of the Castle Point Plan has been made during the initial two-day Hearing.

Work begins on new Sensory Garden at Richmond Park

Published 08/09/26

Tuesday 8 September 2026 Work begins on new Sensory Garden at Richmond Park

Statement on Local Government Reform (LGR)

Published 08/09/26

Tuesday 8 September 2026 Statement on the review of LGR announced yesterday (7 September)

Castle Point Plan examination hearings to begin

Published 03/09/26

Thursday 3 September 2026 The next stage in the preparation of the Castle Point Plan will begin at 10am 8 September 2026, when the Plan begins examination by...

Statement on data breach

Published 28/08/26

Friday 28 August 2026 "We are aware that there has been a data breach and have acted swiftly to contain it."

Statement on Canvey Third Road Task Force

Published 07/08/26

Friday 7 August 2026 The Council is aware of recent public statements that a task force was set up to pursue the provision of a third access route for Canvey,...

New inclusive playground opens at South Benfleet Playing Fields

Published 04/08/26

Tuesday 4 August 2026 Children and families across Castle Point are invited to enjoy a brand-new inclusive playground at South Benfleet Playing Fields, which was...

Council provides detailed reasoning of housing numbers with Planning Inspectorate

Published 03/08/26

Monday 3 August 2026 The Council has written to the Planning Inspectors providing detailed evidence as to why fewer houses than the Government’s proposed target...

Castle Point Plan - Examination in public hearing programme updated

Published 20/07/26

Monday 20 July 2026 An update to the programme of hearings where planning inspectors will review the Castle Point Plan has been published today. ...

New Policy strengthens oversight of HMOs in Castle Point

Published 17/07/26

Friday 17 July 2026 Castle Point Borough Council has adopted a new Policy to help ensure shared housing in the Borough remains safe, well managed and monitored. ...

Re-launched loan scheme seeks to regenerate empty commercial properties

Published 17/07/26

Friday 17 July 2026 Castle Point Borough Council is aiming to revitalise the development and use of empty commercial properties across the Castle Point District in...