Castle Point Borough Council9 Apr 2025Seafront funfair to expand into derelict neighbourLeisure Island, on Canvey Island, has been bought by the owners of the nearby Fantasy Island complex.9 Apr 2025Essex25 Feb 2025New CCTV cameras on their way to Essex boroughMore than 130 cameras in Castle Point are being funded by the police, fire and crime commissioner.25 Feb 2025Essex17 Dec 2024Report finds serious failings in council housingCastle Point Borough Council is given a C4 rating by inspectors - the lowest possible for housing.17 Dec 2024Essex12 Dec 2024Essex housing target increases by 37%The government has increased Essex's housing target from 10,316 new homes a year to 14,088.12 Dec 2024Essex7 Nov 2024Plans unveiled for mini village with 850 homes Developers say plans include a school and a health centre, but an ambulance service raises concerns.7 Nov 2024Essex8 Oct 2024Call for council to be abolished over lake disputeCanvey Island Town Council is facing pressure over perceived inaction on improving the town's lake.8 Oct 2024Essex15 Aug 2024Council buys £1m house to help borough's homelessAbbeyfield House in Hadleigh is to be bought to help provide extra accommodation for those in need.15 Aug 2024Essex4 May 2024Labour takes Thurrock as Tories suffer election blowsConservatives lose control of Thurrock and Basildon councils, and narrowly hold on to Harlow.4 May 2024Essex10 Apr 2024Thirteen Tory election nominations are 'invalid'Admin errors are blamed for the Tory candidates no longer being eligible for the May election.10 Apr 2024Essex...
