Sunday 20 July, 6.15pm: Following a large number of individuals congregating on Epping High Road, we have taken the decision to temporarily close the road. The road closure will enable us to move traffic on safely from the area and ensure the safety of all…

A MAN has been charged with violent disorder and criminal damage following an incident in Epping on Thursday night. Keith Silk, 33, of Torrington Drive, Loughton, was arrested yesterday morning and questioned by detectives from our serious crime directorate. The Crown Prosecution Service has now…

MILLION of families could benefit from a better start for their children as the government launches a major review of the parental leave and pay system – the first of its kind in Britain. As part of the Government’s Plan for Change, this review will…

THE leader of Harlow Labour has backed plans for the voting age to come down to age 16. Councillor James Griggs said: “I am delighted to hear that the Government are to push ahead with changes to allow 16 & 17 year olds to vote.…

EARLIER this week, we reported that a bid to convert the White Horse pub in Old Harlow into homes had been rejected by the planning inspectorate. We had heard that residents are very concerned with what they have been left with. We went down to…

Harlow Council has pledged to take firm action against antisocial behaviour in council homes, following a successful closure order on a property in Barn Mead that had been the subject of persistent complaints. The move is part of the council’s Building Harlow’s Future plan and…

HARLOW Council is delivering on its mission to ‘rebuild our town’ with construction moving at pace all over the town on new high-quality council homes for families on its Housing Needs Register claims Harlow Council. Phase 1 of the programme has seen new homes completed…

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…