MORE bereaved parents in England will now be able to apply for a certificate to formally recognise the loss of their baby reports the BBC. The government has removed a cut-off date that had meant only those who had had a pregnancy loss or miscarriage…

ESSEX Police has explained how it plans to do more in the fight against sexual violence against women and girls after it was revealed just three per cent of reports of sexual violence end in a conviction reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Essex Police have reported…

COUNCILLOR Joel Charles has responded to concerns about road safety in Churchgate Street after a 4×4 truck smashed into a cottage. Cllr Charles said: “The serious collision that took place in Churchgate Street on Friday is an important reminder that road safety must always be…

AN EAGLE-eyed reader noticed a reshuffle in the Conservative cabinet this week. Church Langley South and Potter Street councillor James Leppard has been promoted to the role of portfolio holder for finance. Cllr Leppard held that role until he was suspended over “Islamophobic” comments. After…

THE Harlow Alliance Party has long campaigned against building on the Green Belt close to the boundary of Harlow, supported by over 900 residents who signed a petition objecting to the proposals to the south and west of the town. The creation of the Harlow…

AN experienced male carer in Essex is sharing his story to inspire other men to consider a career in care. At present across all job roles in the Adult Social Care market in Essex, 82% are held by women and only 18% by men. Alan…

AFTER a shocking accident on Friday night, residents of Churchgate Street in Old Harlow are demanding action. A local resident takes it up: “At 7:12 pm, a weighty thump shook the air as a utility car careered at an estimated 50 mph into a cottage…

ESSEX County Council has selected IEG4’s Concessionary Travel Case Management platform to revolutionise the way Blue Badge applications are processed for residents across the county. As part of the council’s commitment to its “Everyone’s Essex” plan, Essex County Council aims to improve the wellbeing of…

HARLOW Council’s Planning Portfolio Holder, Councillor Alastair Gunn, has confirmed that the council is preparing a formal response to the Latton Priory planning application, focusing on the needs of Harlow residents. An outline planning application for the proposed Latton Priory development has been submitted to…

ESSEX County Council’s consultation for the Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is open and runs until 25 October 2024. If you’re passionate about nature, your feedback is crucial in shaping a new vision for our natural spaces. What is a Local Nature Recovery Strategy?The…

THE Rt Hon Robert Halfon, former Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education for the Department for Education, and former MP for Harlow, has officially started his new role as Chair of Stansted Airport College (STAC) Advisory Group. The STAC Advisory Board was…

MORE than 130,000 older-style streetlights have been replaced with LEDs as part of Essex Highways’ programme to upgrade streetlights across the county. The project, which is nearing completion, is expected to save £39 million in energy running costs over the next 25 years. For the…

ALL UK Armed Forces Veterans will be exempt from rules which require a connection to a local area before accessing social housing. This is in line with the manifesto commitment to strengthen support for our Armed Forces communities and to ensure veterans have access to…

HARLOW MP has been busy out on the election trail again. This time it is for the council seat he relinquished after becoming an MP. So we caught up with him in Ram Gorse to discuss what was coming up on the doorstep. We also…