News - Castle Point Borough Council

Council progressing funded plan and actions at Canvey Lake

Published 26/05/26

Tuesday 26 May 2026 Castle Point Borough Council is progressing a programme of actions moving into this summer as well as long-term improvements at Canvey Lake,...

New Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected at Annual Council

Published 22/05/26

Friday 22 May 2026 Welcoming our new Mayor and Deputy Mayor for 2026/27

Strong progress continues after Housing Service regulatory upgrade

Published 21/05/26

Thursday 21 May 2026 Castle Point Borough Council is continuing to build momentum in improving its Housing Service following its recent upgrade from a C4 to C3...

Have your say on the future of sport, physical activity and leisure in Castle Point

Published 18/05/26

Monday 18 May 2026 Castle Point Borough Council is inviting residents to have their say as work begins on two new strategies that will help shape the future of...

Canvey Island Foreshore granted designated bathing water status

Published 15/05/26

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

Published 11/05/26

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

Published 08/05/26

Friday 8 May 2026 Results for the 7 May elections

Social housing regulatory grade updated

Published 29/04/26

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

Published 21/04/26

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

Voters urged to register to vote before it’s too late

Published 08/04/26

Wednesday 8 April 2026 With less than two weeks to go until the voter registration deadline for Essex County Council elections on 7 May, anyone who wants to vote...

Council continues to seek clarity on phlebotomy services at Tyrells Health Centre

Published 26/03/26

Thursday 26 March 2026 Castle Point Borough Council has been in correspondence with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and Pathology First to raise concerns...

Hadleigh Shop Front Scheme delivers upgraded shopfronts and investment in the High Street

Published 26/03/26

Thursday 26 March 2026 Fourteen Hadleigh businesses have now received support through Castle Point Borough Council’s Hadleigh Shop Front Improvement Grant Scheme,...

£1 million project transforming play areas in local parks to begin

Published 26/03/26

Thursday 26 March 2026 Families across the Borough will soon benefit from major improvements to local parks as Castle Point Borough Council begins its £1 million...

Licensing team marks a year of major improvements and modernisation

Published 26/03/26

Thursday 26 March 2026 Over the past 12 months, Castle Point Borough Council’s Licensing team has delivered a comprehensive programme of modernisation and service...

Government confirms five new councils for Greater Essex

Published 25/03/26

Wednesday 25 March 2026 The government has announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Greater Essex, confirming the county will move to...

Council reports major progress delivering its Corporate Plan one year from launch

Published 24/03/26

Tuesday 24 March 2026 Castle Point Borough Council has provided an update on achievements against its Corporate Plan to mark one year on from its launch. The...

£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...