Castle Point
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Castle Point is a compact district in south Essex, centred on the towns of Benfleet, Canvey Island, Hadleigh, and Thundersley. Its coastal character is most evident on Canvey Island, a low-lying area bordered by the Thames Estuary with seafront promenades and marshes that attract wildlife. Hadleigh Castle, a medieval ruin overlooking the estuary, is a dramatic landmark with sweeping views. The district has a suburban feel, with green spaces such as Hadleigh Country Park offering recreation and walking trails. Castle Point’s geography, with its mix of estuary coastline, island living, and suburban settlements, creates a distinctive landscape.
The local authority for this district is: Castle Point District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Essex is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Essex County Council.
Constituencies in Castle Point
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Wards in Castle Point
Castle Point is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Appleton
- Canvey Island Central
- Canvey Island East
- Canvey Island North
- Canvey Island South
- Canvey Island Winter Gardens
- Hadleigh St James
- St George's
- St Mary's
- St Michael's
- Tarpots
- Thundersley North
- Thundersley South