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
Southend Green Party Announces New Group Leader 23rd May 2025 / 23rd May 2025 by simongittus The Southend Green Party has announced that Councillor Stuart Allen will take over as Group Leader for the coming municipal year. Read more » Council Richard Longstaff Stuart Allen
Big Summer Social 3rd May 2025 / 1st May 2025 by simongittus Join the Southend Green Party for our Big Summer Social! Read more » Events
Green Councillors stand up against the proposed Bournes Green Development 1st May 2025 / 1st May 2025 by simongittus At Wednesday’s Extraordinary Full Council Meeting, the Green Group on Southend City Council made their position unmistakably clear regarding a motion brought to Council. While we viewed the motion as politically motivated, our Green Councillors delivered powerful and heartfelt speeches opposing any development on Bournes Green. Read more » environment Green belt Housing planning Richard Longstaff Stuart Allen
Green Party Opposes Development on Bournes Green: Calls for Smarter Housing Solutions 30th April 2025 / 1st May 2025 by simongittus The Green Party in Southend has spoken out firmly against proposals to build on Bournes Green and surrounding green spaces, warning that the plans threaten both the environment and the character of local communities. Read more » Campaigns environment Green belt Housing planning Richard Longstaff Stuart Allen
Green Party Criticises Southend Council for Neglecting Damaged Street Signs 24th April 2025 by simongittus Green Party campaigner AJ Sutherland has criticised the Southend Council’s handling of reports of damaged street infrastructure, arguing that essential repairs are being ignored despite clear signs of damage. Read more » Campaigns FixorNoFix Infrastructure Transport
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
