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
Southend Green Party Announces New Group Leader 23rd May 2025 / 23rd May 2025 by simongittus The Southend Green Party has announced that Councillor Stuart Allen will take over as Group Leader for the coming municipal year. Read more » Council Richard Longstaff 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
Safer Streets for Leigh: Green Councillor Secures Junction Improvements 27th March 2025 / 27th March 2025 by simongittus A dangerous junction in Leigh has been made safer after the council took action following concerns from residents about drivers traveling the wrong way on North Street. Read more » Campaigns Stuart Allen 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
Political Viewpoint: March 2025 3rd March 2025 by simongittus This month's political view point for the Leigh-on-Sea News from Cllr Stuart Allen, focusing on devolution and the recent budget. Read more » Budget Devolution environment planning Stuart Allen
Cinder Path Shelter Set for Completion After Years of Delays, Councillor Confirms 13th February 2025 / 13th February 2025 by simongittus After years of setbacks and uncertainty, the long-awaited completion of the Cinder Path Shelter is finally in sight. Green Party Councillor Richard Longstaff, who represents Leigh Ward, has secured assurances from city council officers that the long-stalled project will be finished before the summer season, as long as there are no further complications with the project. Read more » Campaigns environment planning Richard Longstaff Stuart Allen
Greens write to MP regarding Heathrow and Lower Thames Crossing 5th February 2025 / 5th February 2025 by simongittus The South East Essex Green Party has formally written to MP, David Burton-Sampson responding to the Government’s damaging plan to proceed to allow for the building of a third runway at Heathrow, and the Lower Thames Crossing. Read more » Airport environment Lower Thames Crossing Richard Longstaff Stuart Allen
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
