Harlow Council issue statement over Redstone House: “We have a zero-tolerance approach to private-sector landlords who do not provide safe accommodation”.

HARLOW Council has issued a statement over Redstone House. A spokesperson said: “We were shocked and appalled to see flats being advertised for rent. The Fire Service have confirmed that the prohibition notice is still live, and our Private Sector housing team continues to monitor…

THOSE who attended Harlow Council’s Cabinet meeting last week, had a chance to take away and peruse a shiny new brochure called Harlow: Building Harlow’s Future. This was the first we had seen of it. There was also a link to a new website called…

HARLOW MP CHRIS Vince has reacted with anger at the news that Redstone House apartments were being advertised to be re-let. Mr Vince had met with a number of residents who were left homeless after a prohibition notice was served for them to vacate building…

THERE has been outrage and anger following the news that apartments in Redstone House in Harlow Town Centre have been re-advertised as available for rent. Photo: Redstone House on Tuesday morning Six weeks ago, YH reported that residents were told they had to move out…

A NEW fund has been announced by Harlow Council to support a range of new targeted measures to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and crime. On Thursday (12 June) Cabinet approved a report to allocate £80,000 to the Safer Harlow Partnership (SHP). Several local partner organisations,…

NEW data from the NSPCC shows that concerns about child neglect is the top reason for the charity’s Helpline to make a referral to local agencies. Between April 2024 and March 2025, the NSPCC Helpline made 1,239 referrals to local agencies in the East of…

A MEMBER of the Harlow Green Party questioned the Conservative run council over wheelchair access at new council properties. Jennifer Steadman asked the following questions: There are quite a few hoardings around town advertising the building, by Harlow Council, of 3-4 bedroom houses that will…

THE leader of the Harlow Alliance Party asked the leader of the council a number of questions on the subject of town councils. The questions were asked last a meeting of the Conservative-run Cabinet. Film of the exchange is below. Nicholas Taylor to Councillor Dan…

CHRIS Vince, MP for Harlow, has stepped up his call for the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to move forward with building its new world-class public health campus in Harlow, as the Labour Government nears a final decision on the long-stalled project. Mr Vince said:…

Dear Editor, THERE’S a lot of talk about the Burnt Mills development – and a fair bit of misinformation. So let me set the record straight and share the good news about how Harlow Council delivered something truly significant for our town. At the heart…

HARLOW’S new District Commander, Chief Inspector Jenna Mirrington-French, has said continuing to reduce violence and drug-driven crime are two of her top priorities. According to Essex Police, crime in Harlow has fallen by 11% in the past 12 months with 1,250 fewer offences reported, and…

THE HARLOW Alliance Party has continued to question Harlow Council over local government re-organisation. In short, in the next couple of years, Harlow District Council could disappear, to be replaced by a larger unitary authority. Alan Leverett put a number of questions to council leader…

HARLOW residents of all ages can now access opportunities to build essential skills and improve their career prospects. A new directory by the Essex Year of Opportunity promotes more than 30 courses, certificates, skills hubs and resources to open the door into work, education and…

A MEMBER of the Green Party in Harlow has congratulated Harlow Council over their decision to stop using weedkiller. Jennifer Steadman has campaigned against the use of weedkiller for a number of years. She asked a number of questions at last weeks’s cabinet meeting. Jennifer…

MEMBERS of different political parties have continued to put pressure on the Conservative-run Harlow Council over occupancy at council-owned tower block in the town. On Thursday night’s cabinet meeting, Steve Barnes of the Harlow Alliance Party (HAP asked the following question: Steve Barnes to Councillor…

ESSEX County Council’s former Chief Executive has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025. Gavin retired from Essex County Council earlier this year after nine years as Chief Executive. He previously served as Chief Executive at Swindon for 10 years. This award…