Southend Campaigner Questions Council’s Commitment to Family Centres and Libraries Amid Budget Concerns 22nd February 2025 / 3rd March 2025 by simongittus Former Children’s Centre Manager and Green Party campaigner, Kay Mitchell, is calling for assurances from Southend City Council regarding the future of family centres and libraries following the announcement of the council’s budget. With phrases like “right-sizing” and “fit-for-purpose” being used by the Labour-led administration in relation to services, Ms. Mitchell fears they could be code for further budget cuts that threaten vital community resources. Read more » Campaigns Family Centres Kay Mitchell Libraries
Green Party Councillor Stuart Allen and campaigner Kay Mitchell Call for Urgent Action on Chalkwell Park Footpaths 31st January 2025 / 31st January 2025 by simongittus Green Party Councillor Stuart Allen and local campaigner Kay Mitchell are urging the council to take immediate action following residents' complaints about the poor condition of footpaths in Chalkwell Park. Read more » environment Kay Mitchell Parks Stuart Allen
Former Deputy Group Leader Deputy Leader Kay Mitchell Joins Green Party 13th January 2025 / 13th January 2025 by simongittus Kay Mitchell, who previously served as Deputy Leader of Southend City Council and who was formerly a Labour Councillor in Milton ward, has joined the Green Party citing the party's progressive and forward-thinking policies at both local and national levels. Read more » Council Kay Mitchell Richard Longstaff Stuart Allen
