AN application for a stalking protection order has been made in relation to a man from Harlow. The application refers to Jake Hamill, aged 20, of Peterswood,, Harlow. The application submitted at Chelmsford magistrates court states: Complaint for a Stalking Protection Order on the basis…

NEW homes and hospitals will be granted “automatic” permission to be built as part of sweeping planning reforms in England, the housing secretary says. Robert Jenrick announced a “permission in principle” will be given to developments on land designated “for renewal” to speed-up building. It…

By Harlow Foodbank IN JULY, we have turned over in excess of 35 tonnes of food supporting individuals and families in Harlow. This could only have happened with your help and were so grateful to every person and business who has supported us with goods…

A HARLOW woman has been disqualified for two-and-a-half years for failing to provide a breath test. Amanda Willmott, aged 55, of Spencers Croft, Harlow pleaded guilty at Chelmsford magistrates court to the following. On March 7th, 2020 at Harlow when suspected of having driven a…

Essex Leaders come together to discuss the future of Local Government ON FRIDAY, Leaders and Chief Executives of all councils, county, city, district, and unitary in Greater Essex, alongside the Police, Crime & Fire Commissioner, met to discuss the future of Local Government across the…

A HARLOW man has been arrested after defecating in a public place. Lewis Cooper-Gray, aged 32, of Terminus Street, Harlow was charged with the following. On 19/07/2020 at Harlow, without reasonable excuse, behaved in an anti-social manner namely defecating in a public place and shouting/swearing…

A MAN is due to appear at court following the death of an elderly bus user in Harlow last year. Christopher Balding, 36, of Quarry Spring, Harlow, is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 5 August to answer counts of causing death…

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a field fire near Harlow earlier today. On arrival in Magdalen Laver, crews confirmed that 30 acres of stubble, left over from harvesting a 63 acre field, was on fire. Crews worked with a farmer to create a fire break,…

County Councillors get another direct say on pothole repairs HOT on the heels of last year’s ‘member-led’ pothole repair initiative comes another chance for county councillors to put forward their priority repairs after a major cash investment by the ECC Cabinet. The new programme follows…

FEARS of a faltering jobs market has sparked an unprecedented rush of people signing up to become teachers, which could wipe out England’s deficit in classroom staff for the first time in eight years reports The Guardian. Figures released by Ucas, the university admissions network,…

Slavery patrols for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons OFFICERS at Stansted Airport have spent the day working alongside Border Force to raise awareness of the signs of modern slavery and human trafficking. The teams worked together to monitor incoming flights, offer advice to incoming…

HARLOW’S Conservative representatives on Essex County Council appear to be “sitting” on tens of thousands of money that could be of benefit to the local community. The locality funding, introduced by Essex County Council earlier this year, gives councillors an opportunity to hand out money…

INTEREST in new build homes has rocketed since lockdown was lifted in the UK with 40 per cent of people preferring ‘home office’, according to a new survey released today by the Home Builders Federation (HBF). “After spending months taking refuge in their existing homes,…

By Local Democracy Reporter Piers Meyler ESSEX County Council has predicted it will face a £25 million reduction in the amount it takes in council tax, due to Covid-19. The latest estimated reduction in council tax collection fund income for 2020/21 is £25million. However there…