HARLOW Council is continuing to make progress with its Rapid Enhancement Action Plan (REAP) with significant improvements underway across the town’s estates. The initiative, which launched in October 2025, continues to deliver tangible results to tackle long-standing neglect areas and deliver on the council’s mission to ‘renew our…

HARLOW Council urges residents to ensure ‘Harlow is run from Harlow’ in Government’s consultation on local government reorganisation Harlow Council is calling on residents to take part in the Government’s consultation on the future of local government in Essex and to back the option that…

HARLOW Council’s Licensing team has taken proactive steps to support local businesses and help keep the town centre safe and welcoming for everyone. As part of Operation Guardian, a multi-agency initiative focused on community safety, Licensing Officers carried out a series of visits to licensed…

HARLOW Council to significantly speed up major upgrades to council housing by cutting ‘unnecessary process’ delays At its meeting on 13 November, Harlow Council’s Cabinet is set to approve a proposal that will accelerate major upgrades to council homes across the town. As part of…

HARLOW Council is once again counting down to the annual Bonfire and Fireworks Night, taking place this Sunday (2 November 2025) at the Showground in Harlow Town Park. Now in its 47th year, the event continues to be a cherished tradition, bringing together thousands of…

HARLOW Council has reached a major milestone in its ambitious plan to rebuild the iconic Town Park Bandstand, with the appointment of a contractor to carry out the reconstruction. This marks the fourth step in the council’s detailed eight-step plan to restore the bandstand following…

HARLOW Council is “continuing its commitment to protecting our communities” through Operation Guardian, a proactive initiative tackling antisocial behaviour (ASB) and serious violence in the town. Since July 2025, the council’s Community Safety team has been working closely with the Office of the Police, Fire…

HARLOW Council is set to approve a new Domestic Abuse Policy at its Cabinet meeting on Thursday 9 October, reinforcing its commitment to protecting residents and supporting individuals navigating domestic abuse. The policy, developed in collaboration with external partners and shaped by the findings of…

WORK has started today (2 October 2025) to demolish the remains of the bandstand in Harlow Town Park, marking the first step in Harlow Council’s 8-stage plan to rebuild the iconic venue. The demolition and clearance of the site follows the fire which destroyed the…

HARLOW Council is proud to announce strong progress on the transformation of Terminus Street and the bus station — a flagship project that forms a vital part of the complete rebuilding of the town centre.  The regeneration works are now well underway, with demolition and…

KAO Data, the Harlow-based specialist developer and operator of data centres, launched its award-winning initiative, the Kao SEED Fund, in Harlow this week. The Kao SEED Fund, which stands for Social Enterprise and Environment Development Fund, aims to foster community growth and enterprise. The fund, which…

HARLOW Council is proud to announce that major progress is being made on three key council housebuilding sites in Staple Tye — Perry Road, Parnall Road and the former Staple Tye Depot — as the schemes move into their final phases. Together, the developments are…

THE UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. Credit: UK Govt The Emergency…

AT its meeting on 11 September, Harlow Council’s Cabinet is set to approve a proposal that will fast-track decision-making and accelerate regeneration across the town centre. The Town Centre Strategy proposes a new streamlined process to speed up approvals and remove delays, ensuring town centre…