Castle Point Borough Council

REMINDER: collections will be one day late next week due to bank holiday Monday.

More information can be found at orlo.uk/E2koG

We are aware that some residents may have received an email incorrectly indicating a joining fee would be payable for our Garden Waste Service. We'd like to confirm that there is no joining fee to renew or subscribe to the service and only the £43 annual fee is required.

The Regulator of Social Housing has today (29 April) published an updated regulatory judgement in relation to social housing services at Castle Point Borough Council. Read the full statement: orlo.uk/dONAx

No photo ID for the upcoming elections? The deadline to apply to use the Voter Authority Certificate is 5pm on 28 April. Your vote matters - don't lose it! Apply: orlo.uk/Mn1bs

HMRC will never text or email asking for bank details or repayment. If you’re in Self Assessment, the amount should already appear in your 2025–26 tax return; add it manually if not. Use HMRC's online checking tool: orlo.uk/7tchF (2/2)

HMRC is warning pensioners to stay alert for scams as Winter Fuel Payment recovery begins. Nearly 2 million people will repay their 2025 payment automatically through their tax code, and scammers may now use the recovery process to target people. (1/2)

Collections will be one day late on week commencing 4 May due to bank holiday Monday. Please present your waste before 7am.

Making this information public allows residents to see the same updates being shared through the examination. As soon as we have more information on the next steps, we will publish those on the Castle Point Plan Progress Reports: orlo.uk/lU7vS (2/2)

Castle Point Plan – progress update We’re aware there have been questions about a Castle Point Plan update published on 20 April. This update was published following a request from the Planning Inspector, as part of the ongoing examination process. (1/2)

Looking for a job by the pool? We're hiring for several roles in our Castle Point Active Team, including Leisure Attendant, Swimming Instructor and Group Exercise Instructor. Find out more and apply: orlo.uk/NmXnA

We are currently hiring for several roles, including Communications Officer, Executive Assistant and Contracts Management Officer. Find out more and apply: orlo.uk/avMdO

The deadline to apply to vote by proxy is 5pm Tuesday 28 April. Your vote matters - don't lose it! orlo.uk/TMjSA

On Friday 17 April, local businesses packed out Runnymede Hall to celebrate the Mayor’s Business and Community Awards. Find out who won and more here: orlo.uk/ZoQYF

Dispose of your vape in the wrong way and you could cause a serious fire. Always recycle used vapes and NEVER put them in your black sacks. See where you can locally recycle your vapes: orlo.uk/XGCsW

Remember: you need photo ID to vote in the upcoming ECC elections on 7 May. Deadline to apply for free voter ID is 5pm 28 April. Find out more about voter ID and apply: orlo.uk/NTiE3

Want to learn essential cycling skills and bike maintenance? We're offering free sessions during May for young people aged 16-24. Find out more and book your spot: orlo.uk/Jbp5F

The public toilets at Lubbins, Canvey seafront will unfortunately be out of action this weekend as our contractor has not been able to complete today's works. We apologise for the inconvenience and will provide an update when the facilities are open again.

❗ We expect postal vote packs to be delivered around 27 April. If you will be unable to receive your pack around this date, you must contact us by 5pm 21 April. orlo.uk/rTy9G (2/2)

Want to vote by post in the upcoming Essex County Council elections but haven’t applied to vote by post yet? You must have applied by 5pm 21 April. (1/2)