BASILDON has its second Reform UK councillor as the party has celebrated its latest victory at the ballot boxes. Sam Journet has been elected as councillor for St Martin’s in the by-election which took place on July 17 reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Mr Journet won…

FORMER Harlow MP Robert Halfon has welcomed the news that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will be moving to Harlow. Mr Halfon said: “I worked very hard for many years as MP to get the initial go-ahead for what was then Public Health England…

AS a supporter of the principle behind the English Devolution Bill, I recognise the once-in-a-generation opportunity it presents to shift power away from Westminster and into the hands of local communities. For too long, decisions have been made too far away from the people they…

LONDON Stansted is gearing up for its busiest summer yet with up to 4.4 million passengers expected to travel through the terminal during the six-week school holidays. Between Saturday 19 July and Sunday 31 August, the airport is forecast to welcome 2.2 million departing passengers…

LAST weekend, your local officers were out and about enjoying the sunshine and connecting with the community at some fantastic local events: St Clare’s Hospice Summer Fayre – Supporting a wonderful cause and chatting with residents. The Gibberd Garden Community Embrace Family Day – A…

ESSEX County Council has today revealed the map of how three brand-new unitary councils could replace the 15 current local authorities across Greater Essex.  The new councils would mean the abolition of all the existing councils, including the existing unitaries of Thurrock and Southend on Sea,…

ESSEX county councillors are set to receive a 5.4 per cent increase in their basic allowances, despite concerns that some may not have been re-elected had local elections gone ahead this year reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The independent remuneration panel’s recommendation means the basic…

THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) has welcomed the news that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is coming to Harlow Thom Lafferty, chief executive of The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT), said: “This is fantastic news for Harlow and its continued regeneration. …

ESSEX Police are continuing our policing response to several incidents which have taken place in Epping. A press spokesperson said: “In the first incident, we were alerted to the reports in High Road, at 5.20pm on Tuesday 8 July, of a man acting inappropriately towards…

SIXTEEN and 17-year-olds would be able to vote at the next general election, under government plans to lower the voting age. Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali told the BBC the “seismic” change would ensure young people’s voices were heard. She confirmed the pledge would be part…

AS we reported, Harlow is set to become a national powerhouse of health innovation and economic growth as the Government – after years of delay – confirms that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will relocate its new headquarters to the town. The move has…

CHRIS Vince, Labour MP for Harlow, has today welcomed the Government’s announcement that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will be based in Harlow — a move he says will bring “transformational opportunities” to the town. The decision to press ahead with the relocation and…

PEOPLE in the UK will be better protected from future pandemics and biosecurity threats thanks to government investment into a new, world-leading biosecurity centre in Harlow.  The National Biosecurity Centre (NBC) will increase the speed and scale of research into dangerous pathogens and life-saving vaccines, boosting healthcare and economic growth, and…

JUST 12% of crimes reported in Hertfordshire were solved in 12 months, according to data revealed by the county’s police chief reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Chief Constable Andy Prophet revealed the figure – equivalent to just one in every 8.33 crimes – during a…