Environmental Information Regulations Request
Reference: ECC20226720 04 26
Response: 20 April 2026
I can confirm that Essex County Council does not hold this information.
I am writing to request the following information with respect to Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI. In particular:
Question 1 - A list of all the owners of the land falling within the SSSI.
Question 2 - The purpose of the use of fencing topped with 2 strands of barbed wire to enclose the land.
Question 3 - Documents related to any public consultation/s, and responses received that relate to the restrictions to public access to the now enclosed land by use of barbed wire fences.
Question 4 - The total budget and current expenditure of the clearance, fencing and management of the SSSI project.
I can confirm that Essex County Council does not hold this information. Your request should be directed to Castle Point Borough Council who may be able to provide you with the information. Please see our webpages which should help you further.
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