Politics
Dear Sir, I WAS saddened last week to hear about the proposed closure of Memorial universities Harlow campus based in Old Harlow through articles I read on both CBC and the Muse [MUN student union paper]. As a teacher of some twenty plus years, I…
TENANCY fraud is a serious issue affecting housing associations, which prevents people in genuine need from accessing safe and secure housing. Essex-based housing association, CHP, recently uncovered a case of tenancy fraud, reclaimed the home, and gave it to someone in need. The investigation began…
A PLANNING application for a children’s home in Newhall has been submitted to Harlow Council. The application relates to a five bedroom home in Greenfinch Way, Newhall. The application has been submitted on behalf of: Gold Cross Children’s Homes. The planning application is for the…
PRINCESS Alexandra Hospital (PAH) is one of the worst performing hospitals in the country when it comes to treating cancer patients quickly enough. PAH is ranked 118th out of 121 trusts when it comes to patients starting treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral.…
COUNCILLOR Kevin Bentley, Leader of Essex County Council, has been shortlisted for Leader of the Year at the 2025 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards. Now in their 16th year in England and 8th year in Scotland, these Awards highlight the vital contribution of councillors, often the…
A BOLD new chapter in Harlow’s regeneration story is advancing rapidly, with major progress now being made on the construction for the transformational new Arts and Cultural Quarter in Playhouse Square – a key milestone in Harlow Council’s mission to rebuild our town. Following months…
ROBIN Porter has been appointed as the Chair of NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB). Robin takes over the role from Acting Chair of Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB, Professor Gurch Randhawa, who will now step into the role of Deputy Chair.…
Harlow Residents Alliance; the Voice of Harlow IN the coming weeks the Government will announce which of the options for change it has picked for the future governance of residents living in Essex. Whichever option is chosen, Essex County Council and the other 14 councils…
NET Academies Trust school, Katherines Primary Academy, enjoyed a visit today from Chris Vince MP in advance of the forthcoming Parliament Week. Chris was given a guided tour of the school building by two of our Pupil Advocates, Kaiden and Irene, before being introduced to…
THE couple jailed for the manslaughter by gross negligence of a nine-year old girl after she was trapped in a bouncy castle in Harlow are continuing to work in the fairground industry, a special investigation has revealed. In March 2016, the William and Shelby Thurston…
AN Essex Police initiative is helping get shoplifting suspects to court faster. In just six months, it’s secured 930 charges and saved more than 10 weeks of officer time. Since April 2025, suspects named in shop theft cases can be summonsed straight to magistrates’ court…
STAND up to Racism has expressed its concerns over a new “community group” that have begun to patrol the streets of Harlow A spokesperson said: “This is a worrying development because, although claiming to be a ‘community safety group’ it was in fact set up…
PRINCESS Alexandra Hospital now has a regular digital magazine. It is called InTouch and does exactly what it says on the tin! It is in easy to read “flipboard” format and covers a great variety of PAH related subjects. See below and keep InTouch. https://issuu.com/pah10/docs/intouch_magazine_-_october_2025?fr=sMTJlNDg0OTU0ODc
AS part of the move towards local government re-organisation, Hertfordshire’s two-tier system of a county council and 10 district and borough councils is expected to be replaced with a smaller number of unitary authorities by 2028 reports the Local Democracy Reporter. And in recent months,…
HARLOW Council is on course to deliver its pledge to create 1,000 new parking spaces in housing estates this year, as part of its Building Harlow’s Future plan – doubling last year’s figure of 500. Tackling estate parking challenges is a key part of the…
AFTER feedback from Londoners, the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) have today (13 November) confirmed new measures to ensure the Congestion Charging scheme continues to accelerate the capital’s green transition while supporting businesses and residents – building a fairer, greener and more…
