Council accused of ‘greenwashing’ demolition and redevelopment with solar panels
Installing solar panels on the roof of a new Essex County Council-led development in Epping Forest has been branded “greenwashing” by councillors.
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Council to build flats despite 'out of keeping' design and crime concerns
Essex County Council’s arms-length development company is set to build flats in Epping Forest despite the design being described as ‘out of keeping’ to the area.
'Quarter of Harlow households have less than £30 per month disposable income'
A quarter of households in Harlow have less than £30 per month disposable income, Essex County Council data has concluded.
What a waste: pics of 15,000 tonnes of waste dumped at home of ex-football boss
First pictures have been revealed of the rear of a property owned by former football boss Glenn Tamplin after as much as 15,000 tonnes of waste was dumped on it.
New £2.4m Essex library plan focuses on literacy, communication and levelling up
Essex’s new £2.4m plan for libraries across the county has been set out, alongside a promise to keep them all open.
'I could cry' - Harlow leaseholders face £30,000 repair bills
Leaseholders say they are "depressed" and losing sleep over bills of up to £30,000 for repairs.
Harlow regeneration could start in 12 months - and turn town into 'urban forest'
Work to regenerate Harlow town centre into an ‘urban forest’ could be underway 12 months, the local council has heard.
Roads in Epping Forest district to be closed for major cycling event
Large stretches of roads across Essex – including in Epping Forest – will be closed as thousands of bike riders cycle around the county.
ESSEX: Public health director praised for helping save lives on his retirement
The Director for Public Health in Essex who led the fight against Covid-19 has retired, Essex County Council has announced.
Critics slam affordable housing quota in council-led development
Just six homes out of 35 being developed by Essex County Council in Harlow will be affordable.
