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