Politics
HARLOW Council is adopting a new strategy aimed at tackling climate change and reducing carbon emissions in Harlow. In 2019 the council declared a climate emergency, setting out several climate change pledges which has been developed into a broader Climate Change Strategy. This strategy was…
ESSEX has been awarded £6 million to help residents with their energy bills and tackle fuel poverty. Councils in Essex have been awarded £6 million from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s Warm Homes: Local Grant. Credit: Brian Thomas Photography The money will…
A FIVE-year plan to prevent and relieve homelessness and end rough sleeping in Harlow has been approved by Harlow Council’s Cabinet with several actions agreed. At last night’s (Wednesday 19 March) Cabinet meeting, a new approach to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping was approved as…
PLANS for a trial of e-scooter use have been recommended by the Conservative-run Harlow Council Cabinet. Portfolio holder for Garden Town and Planning, cllr Alastair Gunn made a presentation detailing the plans for the trial. Details and background for the trial are below. https://moderngov.harlow.gov.uk/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=27907 Councillors…
FIFTEEN infrastructure organisations across Essex’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) have issued a joint statement, asserting the role of the VCS as essential partners in the county’s future. Coordinated by the independent charitable trust, Essex Community Foundation (ECF), the statement highlights the need for the…
ON March 19th, The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) became the 100th acute NHS Trust to successfully integrate its online patient portal with the NHS App, offering patients quick and easy access to their electronic health information using their smartphone, tablet or computer. The…
ESSEX County Council’s Cabinet has agreed the Greater Essex Interim Local Government Reorganisation plan can be submitted to the government. A major step forward to transform how essential local services are delivered and reduce costs for residents and councils was taken by Essex County Council…
HARLOW Council plans to buy more land and buildings to support the rebuilding of Harlow town centre with a proposal to acquire a neglected 4-acre site owned by developers Strawberry Star. Development on the site known as the Harlow Quarter, which runs from Primark down…
MORE than 1,100 people aged 65 and over have shared their experiences of using local health services, in a survey designed to help the NHS to improve the quality of support offered to older residents. The survey, which asked participants about their biggest health worries,…
MENSTRUATION isn’t just a women’s issue: it has an impact on our whole society. We need to talk about how it affects lives and consider how we can help. Feminine hygiene products aren’t luxuries. They’re necessities and they cost money. Some women can’t afford them.…
Dear Editor, I AM writing to express my concern regarding the plan to introduce e-scooters to Harlow. While the intention behind this initiative might be to modernise our transportation system and provide an eco-friendly alternative to traditional vehicles, it is imperative to consider the substantial…
THE government has announced plans for major changes to the benefits system aimed at cutting the growing amount the UK spends on welfare reports the BBC. Here are some of the details. Stricter tests for personal independence payments (Pips) Pip is paid to people in…
HARLOW Council has been working hard in the Harlow Common and Potter Street area bringing together different agencies to deal with a number of longstanding flooding and water-related issues. Working in partnership with both Essex Highways and Affinity Water, repairs and maintenance works have recently…
PLANS to completely rebuild St Mark’s school have been submitted to Harlow Council. The plans, if approved, will see the following: Demolition of existing buildings and erection of new school buildings with associated cycle parking, landscaping, multi-use games areas, reconfiguration of car parking and associated…
PEOPLE with long-term conditions such as COPD, diabetes and heart disease should have their BMI checked and recorded ‘at least once a year’, NICE has said reports Pulse Today. In draft guidance published today, NICE said that adults with long-term conditions should have their BMI…
PEOPLE living, working and studying in Uttlesford, East Herts, Harlow and the surrounding region have been having their say on London Stansted’s long-term plan for sustainable growth. More than 2,800 people have responded to a consultation into its plan to accommodate up to 51 million…
