3rd May 2025 / 1st May 2025 by simongittus
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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.
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.
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.
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.
27th March 2025 / 27th March 2025 by simongittus
A dangerous junction in Leigh has been made safer after the council took action following concerns from residents about drivers traveling the wrong way on North Street.
26th March 2025 by simongittus
Following our letter to David Burton-Sampson in January, please see his response
22nd March 2025 / 22nd March 2025 by simongittus
Tricia Cowdrey, a local Green campaigner, is urging the Council to set a clear timeline for the removal of the pedestrian bridge over the Queensway following another recent suicide attempt.
15th March 2025 / 15th March 2025 by simongittus
Back by popular demand, the Green Party are hosting another Vegan foodie event, raising money for the local branch.
In a bid to restore reducing hedgehog populations, Councillor Stuart Allen, Green Party for Leigh Ward, has submitted a motion calling for the creation of a city-wide network of hedgehog highways, helping hedgehogs move more easily between gardens and making our streets greener and more wildlife-friendly.