HARLOW Reform has welcomed the fact that local elections in Harlow will now take place in May. A Harlow Reform spokesperson said: “We are delighted that the impending court proceedings brought by Reform UK have seen the Prime Minister of this cruel and authoritarian Labour…

LOCAL elections in Harlow will now take place in May after the Government abandoned plans to postpone ballots for 30 councils undergoing Local Government Reorganisation. Harlow was among the authorities that had formally requested a delay to the 2026 elections, arguing that pausing the polls…

ALMOST 100,000 new homes are set to be built across Essex in the next few decades, it has been revealed. All local councils are required to produce a local plan, which includes sites for housing, school, businesses and other services reports the Local Democracy Reporter.…

HARLOW Council has welcomed the news that planning approval for Liverpool Street station has been approved. A Harlow Council spokesperson said: “Harlow Council recognises that the proposed scheme would deliver the following improvements which have the potential to benefit thousands of Harlow residents who use…

THE Road Safety Trust has released details of its forthcoming Large Grants round, with funding of up to £200,000 for innovative and high impact road safety projects. The Trust is an independent grant-giving organisation which supports projects and research that make UK roads and streets…

HARLOW Council is set to complete the purchase of two more town centre sites as part of its mission to rebuild our town. The acquisitions of 6-20 The Rows and Rothwell House will give the council full control of the buildings around Market Square and…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has welcomed the decision by the owners of Alton Towers to reverse a decision to  tighten access to its disability queuing system at its theme parks following strong criticism from people with autism, ADHD and anxiety. Mr Vince had written to…

ESSEX County Council has today (12 February) announced a new £120,000 Essex Libraries Books and Resources Fund. This fund will further strengthen literacy support for children, young people and those with additional needs across the county. The new fund was confirmed today by Councillor Louise…

CHILDREN and medically vulnerable people will be better protected under plans to ban smoking from playgrounds, schools and hospitals.  The government has today (13 February 2026) launched a public consultation to seek views on stopping people smoking, vaping or using heated tobacco in public playgrounds and education settings in England.  Areas…

Council Leader announces iconic Harlow Town Show returns this August – bigger and better than ever THE Leader of Harlow Council, Councillor Dan Swords, has today announced the long awaited return of one of the town’s most iconic and best loved events – the Harlow…

THREE retailers have been found guilty of selling nicotine inhaling products to someone under the age of 18 following multiple Essex Trading Standards investigations. Cihan Medet Topal, director of The Red Shop Harlow Ltd in Harlow Town Centre was fined £461 and must pay a…

ESSEX County Council’s 2026/27 budget has been signed off – and local priorities are front and centre. In addition, £6 million of extra funding is now going straight into fixing the county’s roads claims Essex County Council. A spokesman said: “The council’s spending plans were…

THE proposals will futureproof Britain’s busiest station for decades to come, increasing customer capacity and creating a fully connected, accessible transport hub for customers across the capital and beyond. Liverpool Street station currently connects 118 million people a year within London, East Anglia and the…

LEADING members of the House of Lords have called for changes to the way councils publish public notices. Public notices are the “adverts” you see at the back of printed newspapers in relation to planning applications, alcohol licences for a variety of establishments, and operators…