Opposing Thousands More Houses in Castle Point Monday, 7 September, 2026 On Tuesday (08/09), Rebecca will be fighting for Castle Point residents at the first hearings into the new Local Plan. The Government say Castle Point needs 11,662 new homes. The Council’s Plan proposes 6,196. Rebecca argues that with overloaded roads, flooding and drainage problems and stretched infrastructure, the Borough cannot cope with thousands more houses. The Planning Inspectors will use... Local News
Paying Tribute to Ann Widdecombe in Parliament 1st September 2026 Last week, Rebecca paid tribute to Ann Widdecombe and commented on the portrait installed in Parliament in her memory. She said: "It was very fitting to see a... Westminster News
Checking Highway Gullies Around Castle Point Ahead of Potential Thunderstorms 27th August 2026 This week, Rebecca has been out around the Borough and checking online to see whether highway gullies that residents have reported to Essex County Council over... Local News
Fantastic Needlework Exhibition on Display at Canvey Heritage Centre 26th August 2026 At the weekend, Rebecca popped into Canvey Heritage Centre on Long Road to see their fantastic needlework exhibition. She praised the really beautiful pieces on... Local News
Dame Rebecca Harris Submits Additional Objection to Jotmans Farm Development Plans 24th August 2026 Rebecca has submitted an additional objection to the plans for up to 675 homes on Jotmans Farm, following extra concerns raised by public bodies and utilities... Local News
Congratulating School and College Leavers in Castle Point 21st August 2026 Over the past two weeks, Rebecca has visited USP SEEVIC College as students received their results and to share in some of their celebrations. But Rebecca said... Local News
Visiting the Superb Cherished Moments Dementia Café on Canvey 17th August 2026 Last week, Rebecca popped into the Cherished Moments Dementia Café on Canvey with some of the brilliant young people who joined her for work experience. They... Local News
Discussing the Impact of Organ Donation in Parliament 14th August 2026 Rebecca recently attended the NHS Blood & Transplant's (NHSBT) Parliamentary event on organ donation. The event provided the opportunity to discuss the impact... Westminster News
Have Your Say - Jotmans Farm Consultation Extended 12th August 2026 After submitting her objection to the proposed 675 home development at Jotmans Farm, Rebecca wrote to Castle Point Borough Council today asking them to extend... Local News
Rebecca Joins the Hadleigh Allotment Society at Their Summer BBQ 11th August 2026 Thank you to the Hadleigh Allotment Society for inviting me to their Summer BBQ and for a lovely tour of the huge site. It really is an absolutely idyllic gem... Local News
