DEAR Editor, I write to thank all of our town’s emergency services over the festive period and I once again want to pay tribute to all of those professionals and volunteers in a range of roles, who give up their Christmas, so we are able to enjoy ours safely.  

We all recognise the on going challenges that our fire service, police and ambulance services, our Doctors and nurses, have faced over recent years, challenges which have made a difficult job all the more difficult.  After the last two years we all recognise who our key workers are and the value they bring to our country, particularly when we need them most.

I’d also like to add a note of thanks to our refuse collectors who due to inclement weather changed their timetables and came out across the weekend to clear bins in Little Parndon.

To everyone across Harlow I wish you a restful and safe festive period. 

Once again I say thank you to our fire service, our police force, our carers and our NHS for all they do.

Cllr Chris Vince