Nicholas Taylor to Councillor Mike Danvers (Portfolio Holder for Resources): I understand that the policy and procedures used in respect of the sale of council owned land dating back to 1996 are to be reviewed and revised in 2021. Current procedures do not require officers…

The Downs Primary Achieves Essex Healthy Schools Award THE Downs Primary School is celebrating the achievement of becoming an Enhanced Healthy School. The award was received in recognition of the hard work and impressive outcomes in improving the health and wellbeing of pupils. Working with…

A MAN has been charged with common assault following an alleged incident at Harlow’s Princess Alexandra Hospital. A security guard was allegedly assaulted at the hospital on Thursday December 10. Harry Emery, ​​20, of London Road, Bishop’s Stortford has been charged with one count of…

A MEMBER of Harlow Youth Council has asked Harlow Council about support for struggling families over Christmas. Denis Bubutanu asked the question at a recent meeting of Harlow Coucnil, He asked: “Youth Council is aware that Harlow Council has donated money from the cancelled fireworks…

HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has issued a statement, one year on since his victory in the General Election of 2019. The Conservative MP won by a majority of 14,063. https://www.youtube.com/embed/_Edyfdez_nw Mr Halfon said: “Today marks one year from the historic 2019 election and one year…

A PLAN for housebuilding in Harlow between now and 2033 was approved at a Harlow Council meeting last night (Thursday). It was passed by 16 votes to 12 votes. All the Conservative councillors voted against it. It allocates land for the provision of housing, jobs…

Recycle your real Christmas tree and turn your money into a donation BOOK your real Christmas tree collection with Harlow Council for just £2.15 and help support local charities. This year, the Christmas tree fees will be donated to the Chair of Harlow Council’s charities,…

Joint statement by Harlow Council leader Mark Ingall and leader of the Harlow Conservative group, cllr Andrew Johnson. TODAY we’re making a direct appeal to you to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our town. Our appeal to you today is about saving people’s…

THE infection rate in Harlow has increased again. Todays chart states there are now 234.3 cases per 100,000. According to the tables we have been following, that is its highest rate. On Saturday, we reported on the first decrease for quite a while. A fall…

Monday Statement from East of England Ambulance Service: “I can confirm that EEAST responded to an emergency call shortly before 6pm regarding an incident on Momples Road, Harlow. “We sent two ambulances and a rapid response vehicle to the scene. Two patients were treated and…

Update: 1900 hrs: Chozen has been found CAN you help find missing 12-year-old Chozen Letts-Thompson. Chozen was last seen at her home in Harlow at around 2pm on Monday December 7. Police are concerned for her welfare and would like to hear from her or…

UNITED In Kind’, an Essex-wide, community partnership initiative seeking to reduce levels of loneliness and social isolation, will be taking to the ‘digital radio airwaves’ this Christmas. This week sees the launch of United In Kind Radio; a new, 24-hour digital radio platform which will…

Increase in Community Covid-19 testing to focus on secondary school age children COVID-19 testing for the community, with a particular focus on secondary school age children, is being increased as cases continue to rise in parts of Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock. Young people of secondary…

ESSEX Police want of vaccine scams.. Full details on poster. Please take the time to read the below information regarding Covid-19 vaccination scams and share with your friends and family. Remember, if you are ever unsure if a phone call is legitimate then hang up…