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HANNAH Ellis, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Harlow, has welcomed the support of Baroness Scott of Bybrook, the former Levelling Up Minister in the House of Lords, who raised the plight of funding for Harlow’s Town Centre during Questions today. Baroness Scott of Bybrook said, “I…
BLUE Pearl Software Inc., recently announced that it is now offering SoC and FPGA design verification and methodology services to both North America and European companies. This has been made possible by a collaboration with Harlow-based Adiuvo Engineering and Training. A spokesperson said: “Since we launched our service…
A MEMBER of the Harlow Green Party attended Harlow Council to ask a number of questions on use of weedkiller. Jennifer Steadman asked: Can the person responsible for approving the purchase of the Glyphosateweedkillers: Nomix, Barclay and Pistol that the council regularly spray aroundHarlow on…
THE Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex (PFCC) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2024/25 Community Safety Development Fund (CSDF), offering £300,000 to support local initiatives that prevent and tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. The CSDF empowers communities and voluntary and community…
THE NEW MP for Harlow has responded to the news that the Labour government have suspended a vital £20 million pound investment for the regeneration of Harlow Town Centre. Chris Vince said: ‘One of my key priorities is to bring investment in Harlow and will…
THE Green Entrepreneurs’ Programme is now open for applications. It will support sustainable entrepreneurs in Essex with workshops, networking and funding opportunities to grow their business. Cultural and environmental experts, Art Clubbers CIC will deliver the programme, which is funded by Essex County Council. It…
THE biggest concern for a number of young people in Harlow surveyed around youth violence is knife crime, with 27% young people stating this is the main issue that worries them. Seventy-six young people from four local youth groups: Church Langley Girl Guides; Harlow Youth…
IN Stewards Academy’s first international trip since Covid, 32 Year 10 History students departed for the German capital of Berlin just before May half-term, buzzing with excitement. Our Stewards Academy correspondent reports: “The 2am start did not phase them, as we raced to Heathrow to…
YH understands that the new Labour government has “suspended” a £20 million payment to Harlow for the regeneration of the town centre. The leader of Harlow Council, Cllr Dan Swords and his colleagues were so concerned about the payment that on Wednesday night at a…
BILL RAMMELL, former senior Labour government minister and university vice-chancellor, has been appointed chief executive of Parallel Histories, a highly successful charity dedicated to teaching the competing narratives in conflict situations. Mr Rammell, who has gained national and international experience in the educational, political…
THE Harlow Mill River Heroes have once again been proud to raise the prestigious Green Flag. The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green…
Harlow MP Chris Vince pays tribute to late community champion Frances Mason as part of Covid inquiry
HARLOW MP Chris Vince rose on the floor of the House of Commons to contribute to the Covid inquiry. Mr Vice said: “I thank my right hon. Friend for an important statement, and I welcome him to his new role. Like many of us in…
IF ever there was a debate at the council, which starkly illustrated the difference of opinion towards the future of the town, then it was the annual debate on the town held at the council chamber on Wednesday night. The debate was led by the…
THE police and crime commissioner for Essex has insisted the force has a “real focus” on cracking down on shoplifting – after figures show the number of recorded incidents almost doubled since 2014 reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Between December 2014 and December 2023, recorded…
MORE road and pavement repairs are being carried out thanks to Essex County Councillors working with Essex Highways to identify issues in their divisions claims Essex County Council. The Members’ Highways Initiative is funded by £8 million of the £12 million announced for highways repairs in…
“CRIME is continuing to fall in Essex – and we’ll be able to keep it going down if we have the right funding” – that’s the message from the Chief Constable. The latest figures show there were more than 10,200 fewer crimes reported in Essex…
