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Work is set to begin on the multimillion-pound regeneration of Broad Walk as part of Harlow Council’s priorities to rebuild our town and restore pride in Harlow. Contractors Conamar Building Services have been appointed to carry out the works, which will see the complete transformation of the high street and provide high-quality public spaces. The project will include: A comprehensive repaving of Broad Walk, East Walk and Harvey Centre Approach. • Much-needed green landscaping, including sustainable drainage. • Brand new and upgraded street furniture, including seating, lighting, bins and CCTV. • Improving the areas around the Obelisk, Trigon and Vertex sculptures. • Improved spaces and creation of a central pop-up and [...]

Harlow Council is buying a large private residential development in the town in a move which will secure more Harlow homes for Harlow people. The council has exchanged contracts with developers Hollybrook to buy the high-profile development next to the Burnt Mill roundabout. The development includes 172 one- and two-bedroom apartments designed and constructed for private rental. The development also includes ground floor commercial space, 150 cycle racks and 142 residents parking spaces - 23 of which have electric vehicle charging points - and communal roof gardens. Find out more here

Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens has received full accreditation status, a UK-wide industry standard for well-run museums and galleries. The accreditation means that Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens operate to professional standards, care for their collections, and make them accessible to visitors. The benchmark is administered by Arts Council England on behalf of the UK Accreditation Partnership. Accreditation opens up exciting funding opportunities, allows museums to host touring exhibitions and gives access to professional advice and support. It also gives confidence to donors and sponsors who may wish to support the museum in preserving heritage and inspiring future generations. Harlow Museum is a service provided by Harlow Council. This achievement has [...]

New heritage signboards which help tell the story of Harlow before and after it became a new town have been installed across the town. A total of 15 boards have been put in as part of the council’s priority to restore pride in the town by replacing old signage around the town with new. Among the stories the signboards tell are: • The Harlow Temple site in River Way which dates to the days of the Roman Empire • The Stow, the new town’s first neighbourhood centre, which opened in 1952 • The Lawn, post-WW2 Britain’s first tower block • Potter Street and its historical past in pottery production dating back [...]

The scheme delivered by the new Harlow Regeneration Partnership will have a total of 24 high-quality council apartments in Staple Tye. The project was recently given planning approval as part of the council’s priorities to rebuild our town and restore pride in Harlow. The exciting development will include a variety of housing and office space, including 4 one-bedroom apartments and 20 two-bedroom apartments. Sustainability is also key with features including solar panel, providing energy efficient homes and business space to help keep energy bills down. Find out more at the link below, plus some more exciting announcements. Find out more here

On the 5th of November, 2023  Harlow Council’s annual fireworks and bonfire night will return to the Showground in Harlow Town Park. This year the event celebrates its 45th anniversary, having been organised by the council every year since 1978. The bonfire will be lit at 6.15pm with the fireworks display starting at 6.30pm. Admission to the event is free. Find out more here Brian Thomas Photography.