STATEMENT from Uttlesford District Council. The government has today (25 March) announced its decision to progress the creation of five new unitary councils across Greater Essex. This means that, from April 2028, Uttlesford District Council, along with Epping Forest District Council, Harlow Council and Essex…

HARLOW Labour Leader Cllr James Griggs has welcomed the Governments decision to create five unitary authorities for Essex. This will see Harlow merge with Uttlesford and Epping Forest in May 2028. Cllr Griggs said: “This is absolutely the right decision for Essex and for Harlow.…

HARLOW Council is set to be abolished and re-organised into a new West Essex Unitary Authority. Harlow will be joined by Epping Forest District Council and Uttlesford District Council. This may give Harlow and its two partners powers such as Highways (yes..potholes), education, adult social…

GREATER Anglia has installed a new remote locking system for the waiting rooms at Stansted Mountfitchet and Harlow Mill stations to enhance customer security. Previously, the waiting rooms were locked and unlocked manually, meaning access and security arrangements could vary depending on staff availability. The…

JUST when you thought it was safe to drive on Fifth Avenue, a new set of roadworks are about to create possible new roads to hell for drivers going in and out of Harlow. On Monday afternoon, the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town (HGGT), gave…

DISCOUNT retailer B&M has renewed its partnership with Procter & Gamble (P&G) and national charity Independent Age for a nationwide spring fundraising campaign supporting older people facing financial hardship across the UK. Launching on 21st March 2026 and running for four weeks, the ‘Every clean…

COMMUNITIES in East Anglia are being reminded that applications to Greater Anglia’s 2026 Customer and Community Improvement Fund close on 12 April. The train operator recently announced a £350,000 funding boost for communities on its network, designed to support local, community-focused rail improvements across its…

ESSEX County Council is investing £1.7 million to support residents into employment. The money will fund three new programmes, one of which will help more young people get into work. The others will expand speech and language support for children and boost adult literacy.  This…

THE leader of Harlow Labour has expressed his anger at a vital council cabinet meeting being cancelled at the last minute. Councillor James Griggs said: “Tonight’s cabinet has been cancelled as reports are not ready. The Labour group has frequently raised the issue of the…

ESTABLISHED in 2022, the Festival of Business has become the premier business event in Essex. Now in its fifth year, the Essex Chambers of Commerce is delighted to be returning to Chelmsford City Racecourse on Wednesday 11 November from 10.00am – 3.00pm for a day…

THE Leader of Harlow Council, Councillor Dan Swords, has today announced that a weekly Harlow Market will return to the town centre. Screenshot Market Square is currently undergoing a major transformation – with new bars, restaurants, nightlife and more – turning it back into a…

MORE children in Harlow will get access to childcare close to home, as Labour announces funding to open a Best Start school-based nursery. In the latest drive by Labour to bear down on the cost of living, thousands more parents will save up to £8,000…

THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today concluded its investigation into veterinary services for household pets in the UK, after an independent inquiry group found that the current system is leaving pet owners in the dark. A lack of information that helps people make…

THE Leader of Harlow Council, Councillor Dan Swords, has today announced that an agreement has been reached for the former nightclub in The Rows to be refurbished and reopened, marking another major step in the regeneration of the northern end of Harlow town centre. The…