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.
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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.
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.
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.
3rd May 2025 / 1st May 2025 by simongittus
Join the Southend Green Party for our Big Summer Social!
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.
