Special Councillor advice session for Pensioners: Date: Weds 2nd OctoberTime: 2pm – 5pmLocation: St Paul’s Church Hall (next to Playhouse) Are you a pensioner in need of advice on:• Pension Credit: Could you be missing out on extra income?• Energy Bills: Find out what support is…

THE Regulator of Social Housing has today published its view of how well Harlow Council is meeting regulatory standards when it comes to managing its housing. In response to the assessment, Councillor Dan Swords, Leader of Harlow Council, said: “The introduction of the Social Housing…

THE GOVERNMENT has issued a damning report into fire safety standards in properties owned by Harlow Council. As part of a set of judgements published today, the Regulator for Social Housing (RSH) found that Harlow District Council failed to meet the new consumer standards. As…

MOTORISTS in their 70s have been offered free driving courses as safety experts work to reduce accidents reports the BBC. The scheme – set up by the Safer Essex Roads Partnership – aims to give older road users more confidence. It would not act as…

The Bohemians are the Champions! A CHILD of the sixties, a child of the eighties and a child of the noughties arrived at Harlow Playhouse on Thursday 19th September determined on “having a good time, having a good time” and we were not disappointed. The…

THE Downs Primary School and Nursery Open Days. Full details below.

Update: Man has been bailed until Monday November 30th, 2024 Original story: An Essex Police spokesperson said: “A man has been arrested on suspicion of a hate crime as part of our response to an incident in Harlow, on 8 August. The 63-year-old, from Harlow,…

AN Outline Planning Application (EPF/1793/24) has been submitted for the proposed Latton Priory development, and consultation on the plans is now open. https://eppingforestdc.my.site.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0hTv000001vZuwIAE/epf179324?c__r=Arcus_BE_Public_Register&tabset-dc51c=2 The site is part of the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town project and details and a full description of the development can…

A MEMBER of the Harlow Alliance Party has asked Harlow Council what progress they have made regarding the Burnt Mill flats, purchased earlier this year. Mr Steve Barnes asked the question. Having purchased the new flat block built on the former Motorsales site back in…

THE government has invited local areas to put forward expressions of interest in negotiating devolution deals and Essex is expected to submit a proposal by 30 September, covering the whole of Essex, that is Essex County (with its twelve districts) and the unitary authorities of…

ST James C of E Primary announce school tour dates. Full details here. https://stjamescofeprimaryschool.co.uk

ONE of England’s most established country house hotels, Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate in Essex, has been named AA Hotel of the Year, England at this year’s AA Hospitality Awards. The prestigious annual event, held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London, on Monday 23rd September, celebrates hotels, restaurants…

THE Labour Party has gathered in Liverpool for its traditional Annual Conference, a yearly opportunity for the party – now the party of government – to take stock of its past year and look forward to the future. Harlow MP, Chris Vince said: “On the…

A WOMAN has died following a collision in Epping this morning. It was reported a black Fiat 500 was in collision with a black Ford Ranger in Epping Road at 9.10am on Monday 23 September. Sadly, the passenger in the Fiat, a woman in her…