A MEMBER of the Harlow Green Party questioned the Conservative run council over wheelchair access at new council properties. Jennifer Steadman asked the following questions: There are quite a few hoardings around town advertising the building, by Harlow Council, of 3-4 bedroom houses that will…

HARE Street Summer Sports Camps. Full details below.

THERE were a number of outstanding performances by local school athletes at the Essex Track and Field Championships in Chelmsford. A team of 38 athletes made the journey to compete with top athletes across the county. People across the country will tell you that Essex…

THE leader of the Harlow Alliance Party asked the leader of the council a number of questions on the subject of town councils. The questions were asked last a meeting of the Conservative-run Cabinet. Film of the exchange is below. Nicholas Taylor to Councillor Dan…

LAST Saturday 14th June St Clare Hospice unveiled its latest charity shop, bringing in a fresh opportunity for the local community to support hospice care while picking up amazing second hand finds! For the grand opening there was a special ribbon-cutting ceremony with Alex Burghart MP,…

MEMBERS of a school community put down their pens, notes and laptops and traded them for tools as part of ‘Giving Back Day’. Freshwaters Primary Academy has had its green space transformed into a thriving allotment, featuring outdoor furnishings and various plant life for pupils…

CHRIS Vince, MP for Harlow, has stepped up his call for the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to move forward with building its new world-class public health campus in Harlow, as the Labour Government nears a final decision on the long-stalled project. Mr Vince said:…

Dear Editor, THERE’S a lot of talk about the Burnt Mills development – and a fair bit of misinformation. So let me set the record straight and share the good news about how Harlow Council delivered something truly significant for our town. At the heart…

Update: 0300 hrs Tuesday https://twitter.com/HighwaysEAST/status/1934786719246680452 2200 hrs Statement from Essex Police The M11 is closed while roads policing officers work at the scene of a serious collision. We were called at just after 2.30pm today (Monday 16 June) to reports of a collision involving an…

HARLOW’S new District Commander, Chief Inspector Jenna Mirrington-French, has said continuing to reduce violence and drug-driven crime are two of her top priorities. According to Essex Police, crime in Harlow has fallen by 11% in the past 12 months with 1,250 fewer offences reported, and…

MIKE’S Den celebrated its twentieth anniversary with a special charity fundraising dinner. Over £1200 was raised on what was a very special night for all concerned. Mikes Den is a meeting place for adults aged 16+ promoting equal opportunities and social activities for both disabled…

CROSSKEYS U14’s travelled to Loughborough at the weekend to compete in the Sister in Sport finals. This is the first time the Harlow club have entered the competition and finished a respectable eightth. Their Goal Attack Sophie Gostling was voted the team’s Player of the…

THE HARLOW Alliance Party has continued to question Harlow Council over local government re-organisation. In short, in the next couple of years, Harlow District Council could disappear, to be replaced by a larger unitary authority. Alan Leverett put a number of questions to council leader…

HARLOW residents of all ages can now access opportunities to build essential skills and improve their career prospects. A new directory by the Essex Year of Opportunity promotes more than 30 courses, certificates, skills hubs and resources to open the door into work, education and…