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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 […]
8th July 2025 by simongittus
The South East Essex Green Party is hosting a quiz night to raise money for the local branch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
