Work Starts on Marine Parade Shelter After Green Party Action 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. Read more » Campaigns environment Parks Simon Gittus Stuart Allen
Formal Objection Regarding New Towns Taskforce Application 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. Read more » Campaigns environment Housing New Towns Taskforce planning Richard Longstaff Stuart Allen
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
