HARLOW Council’s Street Scene Priority Taskforce has now completed more than 1,500 tidy‑up jobs across the town, clearing forgotten clutter that chips away at pride in our neighbourhoods.

From abandoned roadwork signs and rusty posts to damaged railings, rogue estate agent boards, old sandbags and traffic cones, the team is tackling the small but important issues that make a big difference to how Harlow looks and feels.

The Street Scene Priority Taskforce, operated by HTS, responds quickly to environmental requests, including tasks that would usually fall under the responsibility of Essex Highways. Their work includes removing left‑behind signage, clearing neglected street furniture, taking down for sale and rent boards on council land, straightening or removing damaged signs and carrying out general ad‑hoc improvements in areas that can often be overlooked.

This work is on top of the everyday tasks carried out to keep the town clean, such as litter and rubbish clearance, emptying bins, removing graffiti and maintaining Harlow’s green spaces.

Councillor Nicky Purse, Cabinet Member for Environment, said:

“Our Street Scene Priority Taskforce is delivering exactly what residents expect – fast action, cleaner streets and visible improvements across every part of Harlow. More than 1,500 jobs have already been completed, and residents can see the results for themselves. 

“This is about restoring pride in our town and getting the basics right every single day. We said we would renew our neighbourhoods and that is exactly what we are doing as we Build Harlow’s Future.” 

The council remains focused on its mission to renew our neighbourhoods and restore pride in the town – street by street, neighbourhood by neighbourhood.