Your Community, Your Views

Welcome to the Castle Point Engagement and Consultation Hub.

This site shows you opportunities to get involved and have your say on things in Castle Point that matter to you.

Live and recently updated activities are displayed below or you can search the full list of activities by keyword, postcode, interest and more.

 

Closed activities

  • Overnight Street Lighting

    Essex County Council (ECC) is responsible for the provision of the majority of street lighting across Castle Point. In February 2014, ECC decided to switch street lighting off across the county between the hours of midnight and 5am (later revised to between 1am and 5am). If the residents of Castle Point decide they want the street lights to be kept on all night, Castle Point Borough Council...

    Closed 1 August 2025

  • PSPO Renewal and Expansion Consultation

    Castle Point Borough Council is proposing to renew the existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the Roscommon Way area of Canvey Island for a further three years. In response to ongoing reports of vehicle-related anti-social behaviour, the Council is also considering extending the PSPO to cover three additional locations: Waterside Farm Leisure Centre Car Park ...

    Closed 1 August 2025

  • Mayor's Awards 2025 Nomination Form

    The Castle Point Mayor's Business Awards are an annual celebration to showcase and recognise the achievements of local businesses and entrepreneurs in the borough. Anyone can nominate a business or an apprentice. Only businesses with a trading address within the borough of Castle Point will be accepted. This year the 'Community Champion' Award recognises not just the best community...

    Closed 21 February 2025

  • Mayors Awards: Community Champion Nominations

    In addition to the Castle Point Mayor's Business Awards, we're excited to introduce a new category this year: The Mayor Awards - Community Champion Nominations. We're seeking local community champions from outside the business world. They could be volunteers, individuals who dedicate their time to support local, good causes, or those who have made a significant positive impact on the lives...

    Closed 21 February 2025

  • Castle Point Borough Council Corporate Plan 2025-2028

    Thank you for taking the time to participate in this consultation on our new Corporate Plan 2025-2028. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us shape the future of Castle Point. We encourage you to review the draft Corporate Plan here( Corporate Plan 2025-28.pdf ) before completing this survey. The document outlines our key goals, priorities, and initiatives for the coming years. Your...

    Closed 17 February 2025

We asked, you said, we did

Below are outcomes for some of the issues we've recently asked about.

We asked

We asked you about the issues that should be addressed through the Castle Point Plan, and the options available for addressing them. 

Specifically we sought your views on the options for meeting housing needs across the borough. 

You said

Overwhelmingly you told us:

  • You were concerned about the impact of growth on infrastructure and on the natural environment and Green Belt.
  • You'd prefer for us to make the best use of land in the existing urban area and to look towards the regeneration of employment land rather than greenfield sites when identifying locations for new housing. 
  • You supported the protection of open spaces, wildlife and heritage assets.
  • You supported a move towards carbon net zero in new development, and that community, transport and health infrastructure were important to you.
  • You wanted to ensure that where new houses were built that they were affordable for local people. You also indicated support for local businesses. 

Not everybody agreed with every point above. There were some stakeholders that wanted to see higher levels of growth, and less focus placed on nature conservation outcomes.

We did

The Castle Point Plan is built around four key policies that will guide development across Castle Point:

  • Protecting and improving green spaces: The plan puts nature first—supporting parks, green areas, and local biodiversity so that residents can enjoy more access to beautiful and healthy environments.
  • Using urban land wisely: New development will be focused in existing towns and urban areas, with guidelines that make sure building densities are sustainable and suitable for each location.
  • Meeting local needs for homes and jobs: The plan identifies where new housing and business spaces should go, helping Castle Point grow in a smart and balanced way. The current extent of the Green Belt remains unchanges. 
  • Investing in infrastructure and community services: Developers will be expected to help fund things like schools, roads, healthcare, and community facilities - so that growth benefits everyone.

We asked

We asked you to tell us about the area in which you live.

You said

You Described your area as:

  • Friendly,
  • Congested,
  • Good Community,                                                                   
  • Quiet(Environment),
  • Busy(Traffic).

Told us what was important to you as:

  • Green Spaces,
  • Being Safe,
  • Open Spaces,                                                 
  • Green Belt Protection,
  • Shops.

What you would change if you could as:

  • Road Maintenance,
  • Stop Development,                                                 
  • Pot Holes,
  • Road Improvements,
  • Traffic Reduction. 

Anything Else about your area as:

  • Congested,
  • Stop Development,
  • Green Belt Protection,
  • Pot Holes,
  • Road Condition.

We did

We analysed the responses and published an Initial Engagement Outcomes report revealing how the community feel’s about where they live.

Initial Engagement Outcomes report 2023

We will use these responses to prepare the Castle Point Plan and will engage on the options for addressing the issues raised in the summer of 2024.