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Search the Public Notice PortalGROUPS of campaigning residents are once again set to gather in opposition against proposed developments on south Essex’s green belt.
Uniting under the “Green Belters” banner, the residents’ groups will protest on Southend High Street at the end of November and have invited anyone who feels strongly about protecting the area’s rural landscape to get involved.
The protest will be the third of its kind in Southend, and is focused in part on proposals to build 2,000 homes off Bournes Green Chase, which came after the rejection of Southend Council’s expression of interest for a 10,000-home new town on the site.
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James Miller is a leader of Southend’s Confelicity Party and organiser of the Green Belters protests.
“The first two protests were specifically about the 10,000 houses development on greenbelt land by Bournes Green Chase and I was extremely grateful for councillors, residents and community groups who spoke out against the proposals,” said James.
“Thanks to regular stories in the Echo about how green belt land across Southend, Rochford and Castle Point was being earmarked for destruction, it became apparent that the campaigns such as ‘Save Mount Bovers’, and ‘Save Hadleigh Farmland’ might be supported with an even stronger voice if we came together.
“Together, we have formed the Green Belters, and would invite the leaders of all other resident associations or community groups who want to join the fight.”
The Save Mount Bovers campaign is focused on proposals for 350 homes on green belt land off Mount Bovers Lane in Hockley and has drawn vocal criticism from residents.
Meanwhile, the Save Hadleigh Farmland campaign was formed as a result of residents’ anger around the Salvation Army putting forward a huge swathe of farmland as a potential site for Castle Point Council’s local plan.
Anne Jones, Southend Labour councillor for planning and housing, said: “We welcome people sharing their views peacefully and want to keep working with communities to find the right mix.
“We’re working hard to balance the city’s need for new homes and infrastructure, with respect for Southend’s valued open spaces.
“We understand why residents feel so strongly about protecting our green spaces, they’re an important part of what makes Southend special and our priority is protecting what matters most to residents, while planning responsibly for Southend’s future.”
The protest will take place on November 22 on Southend High Street from 11am to 1pm.
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