Letter to the editor Sir, A letter sent to Epping Forest DC on 14 July and to Harlow DC on 17 July by the Independent Inspectors of the proposed Local Plans should have sent shock waves to both Councillors and officers at each council because…

Dear Sir/Madam WE’VE  all felt the strain of lockdown these past few months, which means that looking after our physical and mental health is extremely important. At the British Heart Foundation (BHF), we see it as our responsibility to help people to keep their hearts…

‘Keeping the Harlow £ in Harlow’ Frances L Mason Labour and Co-operative Councillor Toddbrook ward IT was the autumn of 2018 when I wrote about ‘Keeping the Harlow £ in Harlow’ and the importance of community wealth building; see link to Your Harlow archive below:…

A SENIOR Harlow Labour councillor has hit back at political comments by Tory MP Robert Halfon on office block conversions. Cllr Chris Vince said: “Harlow Labour support Robert Halfon’s efforts to put pressure on his own government to finally do something about office conversions, seven…

HARLOW Coronavirus People Before Profit heard from Clare from Harlow about the impact being shielded had on herself and her wider family. Whilst Clare’s experience is not unique, they have heard from many people in the clinically extremely vulnerable group who have felt guilty about…

Sir, Is there any end in sight for the road works on Edinburgh Way? I APPRECIATE that things are bound to get delayed because of Covid but let’s be frank, the length of time that it’s taken to do the roadworks along Edinburgh Way became…

Dear Editor, THERE is no doubt that the last few months have presented unprecedented challenges for health services and nursing staff across the NHS, primary care, independent sector and community services. They have gone above and beyond the call of duty to care not only…

By Nishall Garala Working From Home And Your Mental Health LOOKING after your mental health is very important especially during the testing times we are going through right now. As the UK Government continues to encourage those who can work at home to do so,…

Letter to Editor Sir, Vic Goddard should be applauded not criticised I WAS hugely disappointed to read Robert Halfon’s response to Vic Goddard’s interview. I thought that the interview was brilliant and showed Vic, as always, to be a passionate educator who appreciates that the…

Dear Sir, AS a former Chairman of Harlow Council’s Licencing Committee I would like to express my sadness and dismay that the current Chair of Licencing, Cllr Jezzard, published the following comment on Twitter in response to the Ministry of Justice announcing four new prisons.…

Dear Editor, HARLOW needs a plan to move forward from the COVID-19 lockdown. The most vulnerable in our community, local businesses and jobs all depend on the council getting on with this key priority. Harlow’s residents need hope that we can recover from the crisis…

Harlow Coronavirus People Before Profit Massive gaps in provision for people shielding INITIAL research from the survey distributed by the Harlow Coronavirus Action Group has revealed a great number of shortcomings on the part of the government in providing support for those people who are…

Leader calls for County Council support to maintain Harlow’s cycle track network THIS week, the leader of Harlow Council, Councillor Mark Ingall, has written to the Deputy Leader of Essex County Council, Councillor Kevin Bentley, to recognise the county council’s support in improving the town’s…

Dear Editor, AS a pensioner, I use the No 4 bus to go to and from home to the town centre in Harlow. Since the mandatory wearing of face coverings, I have travelled several times this week and have witnessed persons travelling without face coverings.…