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
Greens react to Labour’s rise in Bus fare cap 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%. Read more » Budget Buses Cost of Living Crisis environment Labour Public Transport Sustainable Transport Transport
Greens push for car charging points in Leigh and Southend 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. Read more » Campaigns Cars Charging Electric Vehicles
Green Party Councillors left frustrated by Labour’s purposeful delays at Full Council 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. Read more » Full Council Labour Richard Longstaff Stuart Allen
Urgent Call for Action on Southend’s Urban Trees as Tree Canopy Cover Diminishes 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%. Read more » environment Parks Richard Longstaff Trees
Autumn Foodie Fundraiser 13th October 2024 / 13th October 2024 by simongittus We're back for another Foodie Fundraiser! We're celebrating all things Autumn with some deliciously wholesome food, perfect for those darker nights. Read more » Autumn Events Foodie Fundraisers Fundraising
