Volunteers Week

03 Jun 2021

The first week in June marks national volunteers week and significantly the second one since this terrible pandemic started and all the volunteers who support our town’s communities became more important than ever. I want to take this opportunity once again to thank the army of volunteers who have worked…

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A budget that protects Sam’s place

08 Feb 2021

Parents of disabled children that use Sam’s place were given reassurance that the facility will remain free to access in Harlow Labour Council’s budget last week, Sam’s Place, located at the Harlow Field’s School, provides respite care for the parents of children with severe disabilities It also provides a safe space…

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The Truth Behind Council Tax Rises

06 Feb 2021

By Chris Vince As a former maths teacher, I thought it might be helpful if…

Harlow Councillor Defends Harlow Workers

27 Jan 2021

It is hugely disappointing that at a time when everyone needs to be supporting one another that Clinical homecare have made the decision to cut overtime pay and take away sick pay for the first three days that they are off sick.  This will put additional financial burdens on those…

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Covid Vaccine – Prioritise Our Emergency Services

23 Jan 2021

As the vaccine program gathers pace across Essex, Labour’s PFCC Candidate Chris Vince has called for those at the forefront of our emergency services to be prioritised. During my day job, working for a charity in Harlow, I work with a number of members of the police service and already…

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Labour’s Essex Candidate for PFCC Pulls up Tories for Misleading Press Release

21 Jan 2021

Labour’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Candidate for Essex has pulled up Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon and the Home Secretary Priti Patel’s recent press release for YourHarlow.Com  as misleading. PFCC Candidate Chris Vince, said: “Their press release fails unsurprisingly to point out that since 2010 the amount of funding cut…

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Letter to Editor: Cllr Lanie Shears writes to local papers over amendment defeat to prevent trade deals with countries committing genocide

21 Jan 2021

Dear Sir, I was saddened to learn that Robert Halfon voted with the Government earlier…

Missing in Action: Labour PFCC Candidate, Chris Vince Slams Priti Patel MP After Half-a-million Criminal Records Are Wrongly Deleted

21 Jan 2021

Labour’s PFCC Candidate for Essex, Chris Vince, has labelled The Essex MP and Home Secretary Priti Patel as ‘missing in action’, following the disclosure that nearly half a million criminal records have been deleted. Chris said “There could be thousands of dangerous criminals walking the streets of Essex thanks to…

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Harlow Labour Demands Protection from Traffic Congestion in Harlow North

The continued congestion in Harlow North will only increase, say Harlow Labour. Although Harlow Council confirmed the need for a second M11 junction, it was agreed upon with the assurance that it would be built with the use of a northern ring road, with weight limits imposed. This was with…

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Meet Your Local Labour Essex County Council Candidates

13 Jan 2021

Daniella Pritchard ECC Candidate for Harlow West Daniella works in our local hospital as a Registered Nurse as well as a Trade Union Representative for Unison. She has worked in our local hospital, Princess Alexandra in Harlow for 20 years. Daniella enjoys both her roles and strives for people to…

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Harlow Labour Selects 2021 Essex County Council Candidates

19 Dec 2020

Harlow Labour Party are pleased to announce they have selected their Candidates for the Essex County Council Elections in May 2021. Harlow Labour candidates selected for each division are: Harlow West:  Daniella Pritchard and Chris Vince Harlow North: Laura Mcalpine Harlow South: Mark Ingall The Chair of Harlow CLP, Lanie…

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Frances.

13 Dec 2020

A tribute to Cllr Frances Mason who sadly passed away on Saturday 5th December 2020, as read by Mark Ingall during Thursday’s Full Council Meeting.

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In Memory of Frances Mason 1958 – 2020

05 Dec 2020

It is with great sadness that Harlow Labour Party learnt of the death of Councillor Frances Mason this morning after a short battle with the Covid-19 virus. Frances was a formidable intellect, a campaigner for equality and fairness, detailed in her approach and an unsurpassed hard worker. She had a…

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Labour-run Council donate £10,000 to Harlow Foodbank After Government Fails to Prevent Holiday Hunger

26 Oct 2020

Labour led Harlow Council are donating up to £10,000 to Harlow food bank in order…

Local Councillor calls for ‘Circle of Support’ to improve the lives of our most vulnerable in Care Homes and Supported Housing

27 Sep 2020

Today there is a national outcry about Covid-19 lockdown rules imposed on young students, after…

Harlow Labour Call Out Robert Halfon for Backing Law-Breaking Brexit Bill

15 Sep 2020

On Monday 14th September, MPs had the chance to vote down the Internal Market Bill – A bill designed to break international law. The proposed law provides Boris Johnson with powers to override parts of the Brexit agreement that both he and Harlow MP Robert Halfon celebrated as “delivering a…

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Is Halfon Trying to Mislead Harlow Residents?

15 Sep 2020

By Cllr Mark Ingall Robert Halfon’s comments about the illegal traveller encampment in YourHarlow are…

No Coronavirus Tests for Harlow Residents – Harlow Labour Leader Responds

13 Sep 2020

Residents of Harlow who woke up yesterday (12/09/2020) morning with a temperature or any of the other symptoms associated with COVID-19 will not have been able to book a test. The online test booking system displayed a message saying: “This service is currently very busy. More tests should be available…

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Labour Accuse Robert Halfon MP for Harlow of ‘Shameful U-Turn’ on Promise to Implement Grenfell Inquiry and Keep Residents Safe

08 Sep 2020

Robert Halfon, MP for Harlow has broken a commitment to implement the Grenfell Inquiry recommendations, by voting against Labour’s amendment to the Fire Safety Bill. Recommendations from Phase 1 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry were published in October 2019, calling for action on building owners or managers to share information with local…

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Cllr Lanie Shears Calls on Essex Councillor for Action over Dangerous Harlow Junction

06 Sep 2020

The evening of Friday 4th September saw a hit and run accident, leaving a woman hospitalised for precautionary measures as reported in YourHarlow. Mark Hall Councillor, Lanie Shears has written to Conservative Essex County Councillor, Mike Garnett, calling for action on the dangerous junction. The full letter is below: Dear…

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“Major Questions Need to Be Answered” – Harlow Labour Welcome Government U-Turn on A-Level and GCSE Downgrades but Demand Urgent Review

17 Aug 2020

Harlow labour have welcomed the government’s announcement that they are to reverse the downgrading of A Level and GCSE results. However they have pushed for an urgent review and maintain questions still need to be answered by the government and Robert Halfon who chairs the education select committee. BREAKING NEWS:…

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