Leigh Ward Southend City Council
15th December 2024 / 15th December 2024 by simongittus
Cllr Stuart Allen’s motion to phase out the use of glyphosate—a herbicide associated with cancer and significant health and environmental risks—on Southend’s streets has been approved at this month’s Full Council meeting.
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8th December 2024 by simongittus
Two key motions proposed by Green Party councillors are set to be discussed at Southend's Full Council meeting on December 12th after discussions were delayed in October’s sitting. Among the postponed items were urgent motions on banning council use of glyphosate herbicides, and a new strategy for protecting the city’s tree canopy.
Leigh Ward Southend City Council West Leigh Ward
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
West Leigh Ward
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.
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.
Southend City 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.
Belfairs Ward Chalkwell Ward Leigh Ward Local Elections Southend City Council West Leigh Ward
8th May 2024 / 8th May 2024 by James Vessey-Miller
After a year of hard work, Stuart Allen will be joining Cllr Richard Longstaff at Southend City Council after being elected with the highest number of votes at this year’s local elections. Stuart was duly elected with 1725 votes for Leigh ward, which represents 58% of the vote, and was over 1000 votes ahead of […]
