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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
3rd March 2025 by simongittus
This month's political view point for the Leigh-on-Sea News from Cllr Stuart Allen, focusing on devolution and the recent budget.
