South East Essex Greens welcome new Green Party Leadership 2nd September 2025 by simongittus The South East Essex Green Party has welcomed the election of Zack Polanski as the new Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales. With Rachel Millward and Mothin Ali announced as deputies. Read more » Green Party Leadership Zack Polanski
Join the Greens for their Autumn Foodie Fundraiser 29th August 2025 / 29th August 2025 by simongittus Get ready for another round of our delicious Foodie Fundraisers – this time with an autumn twist! We’ll be serving up cosy, warming jacket potatoes with plant-based toppings to keep you full and happy as the nights draw in. Read more » Events
Marine Parade Shelter Reopens After Repairs 28th August 2025 / 28th August 2025 by simongittus The Marine Parade Shelter is now open again after months of repair work thanks to the local Green Party. Read more » Campaigns Parks Simon Gittus Stuart Allen
Green Party Councillors welcome completion of Leigh’s Cinder Path Shelter restoration 24th August 2025 / 24th August 2025 by simongittus The long-awaited restoration of Leigh’s Cinder Path Shelter is finally complete, and Green Party Councillors are celebrating its reopening after years of setbacks. Read more » Richard Longstaff Shelter Stuart Allen Tourism
Greens Respond to Tory Motion on Migrant Hotels 24th August 2025 / 24th August 2025 by simongittus The Green Party has responded to the Conservative motion calling for an injunction to prevent the use of Southend hotels for asylum seekers. Read more » Asylum Seekers Conservatives Ellie Chowns MP Full Council Immigration Stuart Allen
Greenbelt proposals: Response from David Burton-Sampson MP 15th August 2025 / 16th August 2025 by simongittus Following our letter in June, the Branch has received a response from David Burton-Sampson MP (below). We are disappointed that he fails to acknowledge the serious risks we raised by building on Bournes Green. It also appears he is against building on the greenbelt in his constituency, but not the neighbouring one. Read more » Campaigns environment Housing planning
Southend Greens Join Protest Against Greenbelt Destruction at Bournes Green Chase 10th August 2025 / 10th August 2025 by simongittus The Southend Green Party joined campaigners on Saturday to oppose plans to build over Greenbelt land at Bournes Green Chase, over 10,000 new homes on top of the 23,000+ already set by Government housing targets. Read more » Campaigns environment Housing Kay Mitchell planning Richard Longstaff Tricia Cowdrey
Greens raise alarm over more bus cuts in East Shoebury 29th July 2025 / 29th July 2025 by simongittus Southend Green Party is speaking out against further cuts to bus services in the east of the city. People living between Asda and East Beach in Shoeburyness have been told that the Number 9 bus will be reduced again, despite a local campaign calling for more frequent buses. Read more » Buses Stuart Allen Transport Tricia Cowdrey
Southend Green Party Welcomes Progress on Hedgehog Highways Plan 26th July 2025 / 26th July 2025 by simongittus The Southend Green Party is pleased that its Hedgehog Highways motion will be considered by the Council’s Cabinet on Monday 21st July. Read more » Campaigns environment Stuart Allen
Ashley Edwards announced as quiz night host 21st July 2025 / 21st July 2025 by simongittus Fresh from hosting Southend Price this year, we’re thrilled to announce that the brilliant Ashley Edwards will be hosting our first ever Quiz Night THIS FRIDAY! 🧠✨ “I’m absolutely delighted to announce Ashley as our compère for the evening. He’s brilliantly funny, effortlessly talented, and guaranteed to make it a night to remember!” Lauren Ekins Grab your team, test your […] Read more » Ashley Edwards Events Fundraising Quiz Night
