A LEADING Conservative councillor has expressed his disappointment at a decsion over financial contributions to be made by developers of new housing at the site of the Churchgate Hotel.

http://www.yourharlow.com/2018/01/20/harlow-council-planning-committee-back-funding-contribution-for-churchgate-hotel-housing-development/

Councillor Joel Charles, who represents Old Harlow on Harlow District Council, said:

“I am disappointed that Harlow Council’s Planning Committee has approved a modification to the existing permission covering the Churchgate Hotel development to accept a financial contribution from the developer, instead of building much-needed affordable housing.

“Old Harlow needs the right mix of housing so that local people have the best opportunity to find a new home.

“The one positive outcome of the committee meeting was a stronger commitment to use the developer’s financial contribution to build affordable housing in Old Harlow within the next two years.”