Exhibition to detail plans for Newhall
PERSIMMON Homes is holding an exhibition and consulting on detailed plans for a new residential neighbourhood as part of the planned development at the popular and award winning Newhall Development in Harlow.
Stop Learning Disability Hate Crime in Harlow campaign launched
STOP Hate UK is pleased to announce the recent launch of Stop Learning Disability Hate Crime helpline service across the Essex area. The service has been funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex until November 2016.
Volunteers wanted for Restorative Justice Hub
A SCHEME which will allow victims of crime and anti-social behaviour (such as neighbour disputes) the chance to communicate with the perpetrators has been launched.
Harlow MP Robert Halfon MP welcomes “Devolution Revolution”
THIS week Harlow MP Robert Halfon has welcomed the announcement by George Osborne at Conservative Party Conference that councils in England will be able to keep the proceeds from business rates raised in their area.
Work to transfer Kier contract at Harlow Council underway
WORK to transfer housing repairs, street cleaning and grass cutting services to a new company owned by Harlow Council is now back underway.
Essex Police are fighting crime on-line (apart from Harlow)
WE attended the Essex Police crime meeting on Wednesday night over at Waterhouse Moor. During the meeting, Essex Police extolled the virtues of the Essex Police Community Messaging System (ECM).
Police put on brave face at meeting in Harlow
THE POLICE and Crime Commissioner for Essex Nick Alston was joined by senior officers from Essex Police in a public meeting on crime.
Chance to listen in to council meetings
PARISH and Town Council meetings could be broadcasting live into resident’s homes thanks to a new audio webcasting app.
Ninety minutes to save stroke unit at Princess Alexandra Hospital
THE NHS in west Essex is inviting local people to give their views on ambitious plans to invest in and improve urgent stroke care for people in the area, at a consultation event.
Plans for the old Passmores school site
A FORMER Harlow secondary school site may be brought back into use to meet the growing demand for places.
Liftshare week in Harlow: Did you know that by sharing a lift to work you can save £80 a month?
NEXT week is Liftshare week (week beginning 5/10/15), when people are encouraged to join forces and share travel to get to work.
Harlow highways recognised in awards
EFFORTS to improve highways across the county have been recognised after Essex County Council was shortlisted for a National Transport Award.
Essex County Council to explore devolution “at every level”
DEVOLUTION offers opportunity at every Council level, Essex County Council Leader Cllr David Finch has said.
“Have Newhall properties been sold overseas already?”
A HARLOW resident has questioned what efforts Harlow Council has made to prevent houses built on the NewHall estate from going overseas.
Harlow street lights still burning brightly at night in……..
ONE of our keen readers was out on Sunday night, attempting to film the red moon. As they did they noticed a street with its street lights shining brightly in the dead of night.
Two major companies to move into Harlow Enterprise Zone
TWO international companies are helping to further cement Harlow’s position as an excellent location for businesses by expanding their operations at the Harlow Enterprise Zone London Road site.
Harlow’s health heroes celebrated at awards ceremony
INSPIRATIONAL people from across Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford were crowned as the ‘Best of West’ yesterday (Thursday 24 September), amid a showcase of local talent and commitment at NHS West Essex CCG’s Best of West Awards.
Council give boost to healthcare in China
HEALTHCARE in China is being given a boost thanks to Essex County Council’s International Trade Department, Essex International (EI).
Harlow Council housing boss outlines challenges in 2015
COUNCILLOR Truan stated that “council housing is a big part of housing in Harlow because we have 9,000 council houses and 2,000 leaseholder properties.” This amounts to about a third of housing in the town which is high when compared to other areas of the country.
Harlow’s University Technical College delighted at news over Public Health England?
THE Principal at the Harlow University Technical College has reacted with delight at the news that a major science laboratory is moving to Harlow.
Harlow Council welcomes £350m world class labs moving to Harlow
HARLOW Council has welcomed the decision that Harlow is to be the location for new £350m world-class public health labs which will create opportunities for local people and recognises Harlow as a major place in which to invest.
UKIP councillor ensures male victims included in Harlow’s domestic violence campaigns
A UKIP councillor has sought to ensure that male victims are included in domestic abuse campaigns across Harlow.
Harlow fire officer back in court on indecent assault charges
A senior firefighter has appeared pleaded not guilty to five counts of indecent assault. Mark Wilson, 51, from Thorley Park in Bishops Stortford, appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court earlier.
Plans for expansion at North Weald school
RESIDENTS and parents will get a first look at plans for the expansion of St Andrew’s CoE Primary School in North Weald.