Southend City Council Commits to Tree Policy Improvements, Thanks to Green Party Efforts 21st December 2024 / 1st January 2025 by simongittus Green Party Councillor Richard Longstaff has successfully driven significant enhancements to Southend City Council's tree policy, with plans to increase the city’s tree canopy cover from 12% to at least 15%. Read more » environment High Street Richard Longstaff Street Trees Trees
Glyphosate set to be phased out after Green Party motion 15th December 2024 / 1st January 2025 by simongittus Cllr Stuart Allen’s motion to phase out the use of glyphosate—a herbicide associated with cancer and significant health and environmental risks—on Southend’s streets has been approved at this month’s Full Council meeting. Read more » Campaigns environment Glyphosates Stuart Allen
Green Party sounds alarm over ‘unprecedented crisis’ for nightlife industry 12th December 2024 / 10th December 2024 by simongittus Green Party campaigner and former publican, James Vessey-Miller, has called on Southend City Council to consider urgent action to support nightlife and live music venues within the City. Read more » Hospitality Music Venues Nighlife planning
Concerns Raised Over Garon Park Development 10th December 2024 by simongittus Local mum and former Green Party candidate for Southend West & Leigh in the 2024 General Election, Tilly Hogrebe, has voiced strong concerns about the ongoing overdevelopment of the Garon Park complex following an article in last week’s Echo. She highlights its impact on natural spaces and the wider community. Read more » environment Parks planning Richard Longstaff Tilly Hogrebe
Green Party Motions to be Debated at December Full Council 8th December 2024 / 1st January 2025 by simongittus Two key motions proposed by Green Party councillors are set to be discussed at Southend's Full Council meeting on December 12th after discussions were delayed in October’s sitting. Among the postponed items were urgent motions on banning council use of glyphosate herbicides, and a new strategy for protecting the city’s tree canopy. Read more » Campaigns environment Richard Longstaff Stuart Allen
Political Viewpoint: November 2024 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 Read more » environment Greenbelt Hadleigh Farm Housing planning Richard Longstaff Stuart Allen
Green Party Secures Refurbishment of Derelict Shelter in Leigh-on-Sea 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. Read more » Community Facilities environment Richard Longstaff Shelter Stuart Allen West Leigh
Response from David Burton-Sampson, MP 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. Read more » Buses MP Public Transport
Festive Foodie Fundraiser 9th November 2024 / 17th November 2024 by simongittus Back by popular demand, the Green Party are hosting another Vegan foodie night, raising money for the local branch. Read more » Christmas Events Festive Fundraising Winter
Greens press Administration to solve speeding issues 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. Read more » Full Council Police Residents Questions Richard Longstaff Speeding Stuart Allen Transport
