THE LEADER of Harlow Council has delivered his annual address at last Thursday’s council meeting.

The speech in July is often seen as a bridge between the local elections in May, followed by no meetings in August and then resumptions of the civic meetings calendar in September.

It gives a leader an opportunity to reflect on achievements and then set out their vision for the next year.

In his speech, cllr Perrin, who only took over in September.

Cllr Perrin centred his speech on the people of Harlow, the redevelopment of the town centre, plans for the cultural centre near the Playhouse.

He also referred to the plans to look at “working practice of HTS”.

There was references to tree planting, solar panels as well as the council housing plans and housing improvements in the current estate.

Cllr Perrin referred to the cut in Harlow Council part of the council tax.

He noted the partnership work undertaken by Harlow Council including the work with Harlow and Gilston Garden Town (HGGT).

The final part of the speech concentrated on the community of Harlow.

The full speech can be found below.