Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Green Party candidate for St Laurence
Gemma Deeney is the Green Party candidate for West Leigh. Gemma lives in central Leigh. She grew up here and attended the local schools. A former primary school teacher of ten years and mother to three children, Gemma is concerned about air pollution, looking after nature & wildlife in our parks and our beaches, and increasing green spaces for all. Gemma owns The Refill Room, a zero-waste, organic shop in central Leigh. Passionate about reducing waste and single-use plastic, The Refill Room promotes sustainability and well-being. Gemma believes community coming together is key to a greener, cleaner & safer town.
West Leigh (2024)
Green Party· Not elected
Southend West and Leigh
Constituency
St Laurence
Ward
Gemma Marie Deeney
Candidate
St Laurence
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
Southend-on-Sea