ESSEX County Council (ECC) and the Essex Climate Action Commission (ECAC) have announced the appointment of Mace Group to carry out a review of Essex’s green skills. The ‘green economy’ is a vital and growing sector, and Essex is well positioned to attract many more…

THE Conservatives have reaffirmed their pledge to cut Council Tax for Harlow residents, following the change in Council. They have slammed the previous Labour Council for leaving “unaudited accounts” which they say has made the job of delivering “far harder”. The Cabinet Member for Finance…

WE are giving you updates on the Covid-19 situation in Harlow as the needs arise. We are doing this because we want to give Harlow residents an accurate picture of where we are re Covid-19. The report covers UK figures; Princess Alexandra Hospital figures; the…

Library Picture A MAN was taken to hospital following a large fight in Old Harlow. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We were contacted shortly before 12.10am on Saturday 9 October with reports of a group of people fighting in Market Street, Old Harlow. “Officers attended…

FRANKIE – The Concert is an unbelievably accurate and authentic celebration of legendary hall-of-famer’s Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.  That famous Frankie-falsetto, along with those incredible four-part harmonies, are lovingly recreated with absolute respect, astonishing attention to detail and a genuine love for the…

General photo of area A NUMBER of residents have objected to a planning application in the Mark Hall Moors area of Harlow. The application is for: The application property is one of a pair of semis located on the corner at the junction of Mowbray…

NOMINATIONS in this years’ Harlow Town Centre Awards have been counted, verified and they are pleased to announce the 2021 finalists. Voting will open on Monday and the winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on 2nd November. The People Category Finalists will be…

IF you’re in immediate danger but are unable to speak, what should you do? The answer: dial 999 and let the operator know that your call is genuine using these steps. If you can, try to speak to the operator even if you only whisper…

FIVE Harlow men sentenced (as part of a group of eight) to over forty years in prison for drug dealing return to Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday. Christopher Golding, aged 39, of Hart Road, Old Harlow. Stuart Thurgood, aged 39, of Morley Grove, Harlow. David…

Dear Editor. IN the run up to the May Council elections earlier this year, Harlow’s Conservatives spent a lot of money on election literature promising an immediate reveiw of Council tax, leading to a cut in bills and money back to bill payers. Five months…

THE East of England Ambulance service has admitted it is heading into winter in a “challenged position”. Since Covid-19 restrictions ended earlier this year, the service has said it has seen a steady increase in calls across the region which has led to ‘extraordinarily pressure’…

STEWARDS Academy WAS recently visited by Ofsted to look at the effectiveness of school leadership and management and the behaviour and attitude of pupils as part of a no notice one day inspection. Ofsted recognised the destabilising effect the pandemic has had on students and…

PLANS for over 50 car parking spaces in a development off First Avenue have met with a series of objections by local residents. The application submitted to Harlow Council is for: external works including 54 car parking spaces, 30 cycle spaces, new playground area and…

A BRENTWOOD widow who blames her husband’s death on being refused an in-person GP appointment during coronavirus restrictions last year says more people will die “unnecessarily” if doctors do not see people face to face reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Peter King died months after…