Building for People and Planet 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. Read more » Campaigns environment Housing Jobs planning Stuart Allen
Greens Raise Safety Concerns Over Cars in Chalkwell Park 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. Read more » Campaigns Chalkwell Park environment Kay Mitchell Stuart Allen
Green Councillors stand up against the proposed Bournes Green Development 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. Read more » environment Green belt Housing planning Richard Longstaff Stuart Allen
Green Party Opposes Development on Bournes Green: Calls for Smarter Housing Solutions 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. Read more » Campaigns environment Green belt Housing planning Richard Longstaff Stuart Allen
Greens Secure Long-Overdue Repairs to Chalkwell Park Footpaths 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. Read more » Campaigns environment Parks
Response from David Burton-Sampson MP on Heathrow Expansion & Lower Thames Crossing 26th March 2025 by simongittus Following our letter to David Burton-Sampson in January, please see his response Read more » environment planning Transport
Greens Push for Hedgehog Highways to Boost Urban Biodiversity 15th March 2025 / 15th March 2025 by simongittus In a bid to restore reducing hedgehog populations, Councillor Stuart Allen, Green Party for Leigh Ward, has submitted a motion calling for the creation of a city-wide network of hedgehog highways, helping hedgehogs move more easily between gardens and making our streets greener and more wildlife-friendly. Read more » Campaigns environment Motions Stuart Allen
Green Campaigner Urges Council to Protect City’s Verges from Damage 12th March 2025 / 12th March 2025 by simongittus Concerned about the deterioration of grass verges across the city, local Green Party Campaigner, Lauren Ekins is calling on the council to implement measures that would curb damage caused by vehicles. Read more » environment Housing Parks Transport
Political Viewpoint: March 2025 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. Read more » Budget Devolution environment planning Stuart Allen
Leigh Campaigner Presses Council on Bus Infrastructure Amid Calls for Greener Transport 14th February 2025 / 13th February 2025 by simongittus Simon Gittus, a Green Campaigner and Leigh resident, is pressing the City Council to make urgent improvements to the town’s bus infrastructure, arguing that better public transport is essential to easing congestion and cutting emissions. Read more » environment Richard Longstaff Simon Gittus Transport
