In 1933 the borough was expanded by gaining territory of Rochford Rural District consisting of parts of the parishes of Eastwood (1342 acres), Great Wakering (156 acres), North Shoebury (499 acres) and Shopland (201 acres).
In 1933, the borough was expanded by adding territory from Rochford Rural District. This included parts of Eastwood (1342 acres), Great Wakering (156 acres), North Shoebury (499 acres), and Shopland (201 acres).