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
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
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
Council axes 7 of Leigh’s trees, despite public petition 16th September 2024 / 12th October 2024 by simongittus The South East Essex Green Party and local residents have voiced their “incredible disappointment” in Southend City Council after the Labour Council ignored a petition signed by hundreds of residents and cut down seven mature ash trees in Vernon Road. A petition was set up by resident and local Green activist, Simon Gittus, after he […] Read more » environment Richard Longstaff Trees
Green Party’s Richard Longstaff elected in Leigh 5th May 2023 / 5th May 2023 by James Vessey-Miller 4th May 2023 THE GREENS are celebrating a successful Local Election this year, electing the first-ever Green Councillor to Southend City Council. Well-known community campaigner Richard Longstaff has been elected as a Councillor for the Leigh Ward. Richard won the seat with 1042 votes, which represented 39% of the total vote. The Liberal Democrats finished […] Read more » Leigh Richard Longstaff
Natalie Bennett visits Leigh for Action Day 31st March 2023 / 31st March 2023 by James Vessey-Miller On Saturday 25th March 2023, the Green Party held a Campaign Launch event in Leigh-on-Sea, attended by former Green Party Leader Baroness Natalie Bennett and Green Councillor for Stratford Olympic Park Nate Higgins. Hosted by local Green campaigner Richard Longstaff and Green Party volunteers, the team held a day of campaigning in Leigh speaking with […] Read more » Natalie Bennett Nate Higgins Richard Longstaff
