The People's Independent Party
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The People's Independent Party (PIP) is a localist political party based in Castle Point, England. Formed in 2021[1] by independent councillor Steven Cole and registered in 2023,[2] PIP sought to prevent a local plan to build 5,000 homes in the borough, mostly on Green Belt, by taking control of the council from the ruling Conservatives.[3] The party also focuses on expanding activities for children and pushing for consultation on streetlights being turned back on between 1am and 5am. At formation, the party was joined by four councillors (including Cole), all originally elected as independents.
Following the results of the 2022 election, the PIP gained six seats to take its tally to 10 councillors, ending over 20 years of Conservative control of Castle Point Borough Council.[4] A new joint administration was formed between the PIP and the Canvey Island Independent Party, with Steven Cole becoming Deputy Leader of the council.[5][6]
In February 2023 Steven Cole stood down as party leader, and Warren Gibson was elected as leader of PIP and deputy leader of the council. In the 2023 election, the People's Independent Party gained a further 7 seats[7] bringing their total up to 16 seats, all of which were taken from the Conservatives. There was one remaining seat in the St James' Ward that was Conservative-held.[8] Current policies include opposing a housing development in Hadleigh.[9]
In the 2024 election, the party increased their vote share and gained a further eight councillors, winning a majority on the council, with the Conservatives losing all their seats.[10] Gareth Howlett of the PIP received the most results as an individual at 1408 in the Thundersley North Ward.
References[edit]
- ^ "About". The People's Independent Party. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Registration summary". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Castle Point: New political party to stop 5,000 home plan". Matthew Critchell. Basildon, Canvey & Southend Echo. 21 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Castle Point Borough Council: Tories lose control after nearly 20 years". BBC News. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "£140k scheme to revitalise playgrounds and open spaces in Castle Point". Sophie England. Yahoo! News. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Castle Point's new council administration to scrap local plan". Lewis Berrill. Basildon, Canvey & Southend Echo. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Latest Election Results".
- ^ https://www.castlepoint.gov.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n7456.pdf&ver=12868
- ^ "Hundreds oppose new estate of 173 homes on green belt in Hadleigh". Echo. 2022-08-27. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ "Castle Point result - Local Elections 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
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