28th November 2024 / 26th November 2024 by simongittus
This month's political view point for the Leigh-on-Sea News from Cllr Richard Longstaff, focusing on the Save Hadleigh Farm Campaign
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26th November 2024 / 26th November 2024 by simongittus
A neglected shelter along Marine Parade in Leigh-on-Sea is set to be restored following action by the Southend Green Party. After concerns were raised in a local Facebook group about its deteriorating condition, Green campaigner and Leigh resident Simon Gittus took swift action by reaching out to Leigh ward councillor Stuart Allen.
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.
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%.
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%.
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.
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.
