Southend City Council
17th November 2024 by simongittus
Following our letter to David Burton-Sampson, MP, we recently received a response. We welcome investments into the country's bus services, and the proposed Buses Bill that hopefully Southend Council will implement allowing us to operate our bus services. We are still incredibly disappointed by the increase in the bus fare cap, and money could have been found from other sources to keep the cap at an affordable £2.
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9th November 2024 / 17th November 2024 by simongittus
Back by popular demand, the Green Party are hosting another Vegan foodie night, raising money for the local branch.
Leigh Ward Southend City Council West Leigh Ward
5th November 2024 by simongittus
Green Party activist Simon Gittus has called on the Labour-led council to tackle the pressing issue of speeding along Marine Parade in Leigh-on-Sea.
31st October 2024 / 31st October 2024 by simongittus
Southend Green Party Group have reacted to news that the Labour Government is to increase the Bus fare cap by 50%.
Leigh Ward Southend City Council
24th October 2024 / 31st October 2024 by simongittus
Green Party Councillor, Stuart Allen, has questioned the Labour leader of the council, Cllr Daniel Cowen, at last week’s Full Council meeting on the lack of publicly available charging points in Leigh ward.
21st October 2024 / 21st October 2024 by simongittus
Green Party councillors were left frustrated by what appeared to be an orchestrated delay in proceedings by the Labour at last week's Full Council meeting.
13th October 2024 / 13th October 2024 by simongittus
Concerns are mounting over the continued decline of Southend’s urban tree population and the city’s tree canopy cover, which has fallen to around 12%, far below the minimum target of 15%.
We're back for another Foodie Fundraiser! We're celebrating all things Autumn with some deliciously wholesome food, perfect for those darker nights.
Belfairs Ward Leigh Ward
10th October 2024 / 13th October 2024 by simongittus
Green Party Councillor, Cllr Stuart Allen, is proposing a motion at the Full Council meeting to ensure the Labour-led administration commits to its joint-administration agreement to stop the use of a dangerous herbicide on Southend’s streets.
Kursaal Ward Leigh Ward Southend City Council
23rd September 2024 / 12th October 2024 by simongittus
Residents on Leigh Hall Road (Leigh) and Ilfracombe Road (Kursaal) have breathed a sigh of relief after discovering tree removal notices on every tree last Tuesday, stating that they would be felled this coming Wednesday, giving just a week's notice.
Southend City Council West Leigh Ward
16th September 2024 / 12th October 2024 by simongittus
The South East Essex Green Party and local residents have voiced their “incredible disappointment” in Southend City Council after the Labour Council ignored a petition signed by hundreds of residents and cut down seven mature ash trees in Vernon Road. A petition was set up by resident and local Green activist, Simon Gittus, after he […]
13th September 2024 / 12th October 2024 by simongittus
Southend resident and Green Party activist, Lauren Ekins, has called on Southend City Council to install free drinking fountains across the city.
