HUNDREDS of residents (who it is claimed) have not paid their council tax, have been taken to court by their respective councils. Epping Forest District Council has issued a complaint for liability orders for non-payment of council tax and costs for 577 defendants. They have…

CHRIS Vince, Member of Parliament for Harlow and the villages, has condemned Essex County Council for its failure to address longstanding safety concerns on Sheering Road (B183). Local residents have described the road as “like a racetrack”, citing persistent speeding and unsafe and poorly maintained…

HARLOW Council is inviting residents to take part in a community litter pick on Friday 27 February. It’s a great way to get involved, meet others and help keep Harlow looking its best. What’s happening: Open to all ages – families, friends, and community groups…

SCHOOL leavers will soon be able to become train drivers, as the Government is set to lower the legal age to be a train driver from 20 to 18 years old from 30 June 2026. The move will open doors for younger people to enter…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has given his full backing to beleaguered prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer. The Labour prime minister has been under pressure over the last few days following a series of departures by his advisors. Many of the departures have followed the scandal…

SEASONED Essex care professional Leanne Collins vowed never to work in a management role again – but, with the support and guidance of experienced trainers, she is now thriving as the leader of a specialist residential home. Leanne felt unable to operate as a manager…

EPPING Forest District Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday 3 February 2026 to review major financial reports that show the Council’s improving in‑year performance and the development of a balanced, resident‑focused budget for 2026/27. Councillors considered the Quarter 3 Budget Monitoring Report for…

LIBRARY campaign group SOLE – which led the successful campaign that saved two-thirds of Essex’s libraries back in 2019 – has expressed its alarm at proposed cuts to the library service in this year’s budget.   Essex County Council (ECC) proposes slashing £100,000 from its library…

STREETS 2 Homes will be holding an on line information session on 23rd February between 6.30 and 7.30pm in relation to the long delayed homeless pods in Lower Meadow. You can get tickets here. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982190784997?aff=oddtdtcreator A spokesperson said: “During this session we will provide an overview…

HARLOW Council is set to freeze its share of Council Tax for the fifth-year running, the Leader of the Council, Councillor Dan Swords, has announced today. Nearly every council in the UK has announced that they will be increasing Council Tax and hiking their bills…

PEOPLE across Essex are being invited to share their views on community mental health services, to help shape how services are provided in the future. The NHS in Essex is reviewing how these services are currently delivered. At the moment, different services – such as…

ESSEX residents are being reminded to register to vote for the county council elections being held on Thursday 7 May 2026. The county council is responsible for vital services including: Arts and culture Communities Country parks Economy Education Environment Highways Libraries Public health Social care…

THE crime and police commissioner for Essex has said he will not allow AI and robotics to be used as an excuse to cut backroom staff over the next two and a half years of his tenure, as the force faces having to make 100…

HARLOW Council will switch on a major upgrade to its housing repairs system on 9 March, creating the foundation for a faster, more reliable and more convenient repairs service for residents.   The upgrade comes as Harlow Council have cut the standard wait time for a…