Michael Casey
“Host of indefensible system failings” damaging educational and employment outcomes for children in care MPs call for schools and local authorities to face hit to Ofsted ratings if they fail to ensure that children in care receive full-time, high-quality education. System-wide failings are resulting in looked-after…
TWO developments of new council houses have been completed with the promise of many more homes to come as part of Harlow Council’s housebuilding programme. Sixteen new council houses have been finished in Bushey Croft with two new houses completed recently in The Hill, Old…
CHILDREN across England and Wales can eat for just £1 at any time of day in Asda Cafés this summer. With many families feeling the pinch amid the cost of living crisis, supermarket giant Asda confirmed it would help tackle hunger during the summer holidays,…
Dear Editor, A MEETING took place on 20th June regarding the Fountain Farmhouse Tye Green Village. The senior housing officer, two other housing officers, Councillor Dan Swords and four representatives from the Tye Green Village and Primrose Field residents group attended. Thanks to the council…
HARLOW Director ‘Martin Colton’ is currently planning ‘Open Auditions’ for The Christmas production of The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. To be performed at The Victoria Hall Theatre in Old Harlow. “We are looking to create a show that is Bigger, Brighter and Bolder…
HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has told YH Prime Minister Robert Halfon has “done the right thing” in announcing his resignation. Mr Halfon said: “I think the Prime Minister has done the right thing in resigning given recent events. But, it is important to note some…
PLANNING permission has been deferred for cladding work to be undertaken in a number of properties on Five Acres in Harlow. An application was heard at a Harlow Council planning meeting on Wednesday night. A number of residents and homeowners spoke against the application which…
A HARLOW teenager has been charged with several offences including burglary, assault and dangerous driving. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons has been charged at Chelmsford magistrates court with the following. On June 18th, 2022 at Harlow having entered as a trespasser…
ON Friday 1st July 2022, St Clare Hospice held its second annual Summer Party at Redchurch Brewery in Harlow. The party was a ‘sizzler’ with 135 party-goers attending and organiser’s estimating that more than £3,500 has been raised for the Hastingwood-based Hospice charity. The event saw…
COME and take on the Livewire Theatre Challenge. Full details below.
SATURDAY market at Roydon Village Hall. Full details below.
Julie Marson MP’s Statement on the Prime Minister’s Resignation I believe Boris Johnson’s resignation is the right course of action for the country. Yesterday, I made my views known to the whips, as standards in public life are important and the circumstances of the appointment…
TRAIN drivers’ union ASLEF has announced another strike date for its Greater Anglia members –Saturday 23 July. While talks will continue to try to resolve the strike, Greater Anglia is warning passengers of widespread disruption should the strike go ahead. This will be the third…
A MAJOR Gaming convention is set to take place in Harlow this weekend. A spokesperson said: “We are hosting a huge tabletop related convention this Saturday. We have guests/streamers from all over the UK attending. “Our plan is to have live games, meet and greats…
Dear Sir Re New council homes in Bushey Croft for Harlow residents near completion IT appears that Cllr Swords is arguably incapable of being interviewed without resorting to making misleading statements. His rhetorical flourish in his recent interview with Your Harlow “that the Labour Party…
HARLOW community school uniform exchange. Full details on poster below.
