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
South East Essex Green Party Quiz Night 8th July 2025 by simongittus The South East Essex Green Party is hosting a quiz night to raise money for the local branch. Read more » Events Fundraising
Work Starts on Marine Parade Shelter After Green Party Action 3rd July 2025 / 8th July 2025 by simongittus A much-loved shelter on Marine Parade in Leigh-on-Sea is finally getting the care it needs, thanks to Southend Green Party. After local residents raised concerns on Facebook about its poor condition, local Green campaigner Simon Gittus got in touch with Leigh ward councillor Stuart Allen to push for repairs. Read more » Campaigns environment Parks Simon Gittus Stuart Allen
Formal Objection Regarding New Towns Taskforce Application 27th June 2025 / 27th June 2025 by simongittus The South East Essex Green Party Executive Committee, its Councillors and its Candidates for last's years national elections have written to Cllr Daniel Cowan (Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council, and our two MPs, David Burton-Sampson and Bayo Alaba with our formal objection regarding the New Towns Taskforce application. Read more » Campaigns environment Housing New Towns Taskforce planning Richard Longstaff Stuart Allen
Southend Greens Push to Protect Local Elections 20th June 2025 / 20th June 2025 by simongittus The Southend Green Group has put forward a motion to ensure that all steps are taken to allow for next year’s local elections to go ahead, despite plans for council reorganisation across Essex. Read more » Campaigns Council Democracy Stuart Allen
Building for People and Planet 9th June 2025 / 5th June 2025 by simongittus There’s been a lot of talk lately about the tens of thousands of new homes being pushed onto Southend by central government - top-down, with little regard for local voices. From the Salvation Army land in the west to Bournes Green in the east, our city is facing a tidal wave of urban sprawl. Our infrastructure is under pressure, and the green spaces that make Southend special are under threat. Read more » Campaigns environment Housing Jobs planning Stuart Allen
Greens Raise Safety Concerns Over Cars in Chalkwell Park 24th May 2025 / 24th May 2025 by simongittus The Green Party have raised serious safety concerns after several cars were seen driving through Chalkwell Park. Read more » Campaigns Chalkwell Park environment Kay Mitchell Stuart Allen
