Greens Secure Long-Overdue Repairs to Chalkwell Park Footpaths 4th April 2025 / 4th April 2025 by simongittus Footpaths in Chalkwell Park, long in a state of disrepair, have been made safe after pressure from Green Party campaigners prompted action from the council. Read more » Campaigns environment Parks
Safer Streets for Leigh: Green Councillor Secures Junction Improvements 27th March 2025 / 27th March 2025 by simongittus A dangerous junction in Leigh has been made safer after the council took action following concerns from residents about drivers traveling the wrong way on North Street. Read more » Campaigns Stuart Allen Transport
Response from David Burton-Sampson MP on Heathrow Expansion & Lower Thames Crossing 26th March 2025 by simongittus Following our letter to David Burton-Sampson in January, please see his response Read more » environment planning Transport
Green campaigner presses council to remove the Queensway Bridge which remains a suicide risk 22nd March 2025 / 22nd March 2025 by simongittus Tricia Cowdrey, a local Green campaigner, is urging the Council to set a clear timeline for the removal of the pedestrian bridge over the Queensway following another recent suicide attempt. Read more » Campaigns planning Richard Longstaff Tricia Cowdrey
Afternoon Tea Foodie Fundraiser 15th March 2025 / 15th March 2025 by simongittus Back by popular demand, the Green Party are hosting another Vegan foodie event, raising money for the local branch. Read more » Afternoon Tea Events Foodie Fundraisers Fundraising
Greens Push for Hedgehog Highways to Boost Urban Biodiversity 15th March 2025 / 15th March 2025 by simongittus In a bid to restore reducing hedgehog populations, Councillor Stuart Allen, Green Party for Leigh Ward, has submitted a motion calling for the creation of a city-wide network of hedgehog highways, helping hedgehogs move more easily between gardens and making our streets greener and more wildlife-friendly. Read more » Campaigns environment Motions Stuart Allen
Green Campaigner Urges Council to Protect City’s Verges from Damage 12th March 2025 / 12th March 2025 by simongittus Concerned about the deterioration of grass verges across the city, local Green Party Campaigner, Lauren Ekins is calling on the council to implement measures that would curb damage caused by vehicles. Read more » environment Housing Parks Transport
Political Viewpoint: March 2025 3rd March 2025 by simongittus This month's political view point for the Leigh-on-Sea News from Cllr Stuart Allen, focusing on devolution and the recent budget. Read more » Budget Devolution environment planning Stuart Allen
Former Councillor Tricia Cowdrey Joins the Green Party 27th February 2025 / 3rd March 2025 by simongittus Former councillor and chair of People Scrutiny Committee, Tricia Cowdrey, has joined the Green Party, marking the second high-profile name to join the party this year. Tricia follows Kay Mitchell, who made the switch in January, in what appears to be a growing shift toward the Greens in Southend politics. Read more » Campaigns Richard Longstaff SEND Tricia Cowdrey
Southend Campaigner Questions Council’s Commitment to Family Centres and Libraries Amid Budget Concerns 22nd February 2025 / 3rd March 2025 by simongittus Former Children’s Centre Manager and Green Party campaigner, Kay Mitchell, is calling for assurances from Southend City Council regarding the future of family centres and libraries following the announcement of the council’s budget. With phrases like “right-sizing” and “fit-for-purpose” being used by the Labour-led administration in relation to services, Ms. Mitchell fears they could be code for further budget cuts that threaten vital community resources. Read more » Campaigns Family Centres Kay Mitchell Libraries
