Harlow Times - Summer 2019

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Summer 2019 www.harlow.gov.uk

A magazine about housing and your town

Meet Harlow’s Spring Clean heroes...

taking pride in our town

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Working together for Harlow

Building a better Harlow Councillor Mark Ingall, Leader of Harlow Council It was a great honour to be re-elected in May as the Leader of Harlow Council. This is a time of exciting growth for Harlow, as we look forward to the development of the Garden Town.

Building a healthy economy We’ll continue to invest in a thriving economy; the first two buildings at Harlow Science Park, Nexus and Anglia Ruskin’s Innovation Centre, will open this year creating new jobs and opportunities.

I’ll now be getting on with the job in hand, building on the secure foundations that my cabinet and I have created over the last year.

Improving the environment Following Harlow’s Spring Clean success, we’ll continue working with community groups to keep the town clean and green.

There are four priorities for me:

Last year 1,000 new trees were planted in Harlow. Over the next year, working with you, we’ll plant 1,000 more around the town.

Building council homes We’ll continue to build as many council homes as we can afford, to meet our town’s desperate need. We’ll also help those who find themselves in vulnerable circumstances. For example in May we opened supported accommodation for rough sleepers at Bromley Cottages.

We’ll also be encouraging the use of electric vehicles, improving the quality of air our children breathe.

one easy solution. But we’ll start work implementing a number of small schemes, where we can, to improve parking for residents.

Bringing the pride and fun back to Harlow The Carnival is back on 30 June 2019 with a live show to end the day taking place in Market Square.

This will be part of a weekend of events centred around Market Square with the Makers Market on Saturday 29 June.

This is just some of what we plan to do for you and I’ll keep you updated on how we are doing in Harlow Times.

Residential parking is a major issue, which unfortunately has no

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Keeping you safe in your home Help us stop housing fraud

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Your health and wellbeing

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Recycle it right - what to do with textiles (clothes and shoes)

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Your Councillor details

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Report it and HTS will sort it!

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Help us clean up

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Guardians Programme underway

29 June, 11am-4pm Market Square

Cover: Some of the many Harlow residents helping to clean up our town this spring.

Check out our latest videos www.youtube.com/ harlowcouncil

Preserving Harlow’s sculptures

30 June, 12noon from Harlow Rugby Club

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30 June, 2.30pm-4pm Market Square

Discover Harlow

What’s on this Summer

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The Big Weekender

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News in brief

Earn credits in return for volunteering Day centre users are bowled over by day out We are very proud of our Leah Manning Centre staff for the difference they make to the town’s older residents.

In March the staff treated the centre’s users to a special outing to Harlow Bowl and a local café.

The trip was the first of its kind for the centre and was all thanks to the generosity of staff who held a boot sale in their free time to pay for the outing.

“Mum had such a lovely time the other day. I haven’t heard her so excited and cheerful for years!! You are all doing a fantastic job and I am so grateful.”

The Leah Manning Centre opened in 1980 as a purposebuilt modern day care centre.

For more information visit: www. harlow.gov.uk/leahmanning

A new scheme has been introduced to reward volunteers who do their bit for the town.

Harlow Time Credits rewards residents who volunteer for organisations like Integration Support Services, Harlow Youth Council, Harlow Art Trust, Rainbow Services and Harlow Citizens Advice Bureau.

Time credits earned can be spent on leisure, cultural or community activities in Harlow as well as many other places across the country.

The scheme is supported by Harlow Council, with national

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Work is taking place to get more volunteer organisations, local attractions and activities signed up to the scheme.

More information on the Time Credits scheme can be found at www.timecredits.com or email wendy@rainbowservices.org.uk

Council seeks planning direction to halt the conversion of offices New planning directions are to be introduced to reduce the number of former offices and industrial premises being converted into housing.

These directions will cover a number of industrial areas in the town and the town centre, and will remove the right to Permitted Development.

Permitted Development allows landowners to convert offices and industrial premises into housing without the need for planning permission from Harlow Council.

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social enterprise Tempo working in partnership with Rainbow Services, to build a network of Time Credits earn and spend opportunities.

Article 4 directions would see landowners having to go through the normal full planning application process – a process over which the council has greater control.

The move comes following the council and residents’ being concerned about other councils using converted offices in Harlow to place homeless families.

Statutory consultation with land and building owners will start shortly before the new directions come into force.

News in brief

Ex-council homes provide shelter for rough sleepers Two former empty council homes are being used by local charity Streets2Homes to support rough sleepers.

Streets2Homes have taken over Bromley Cottages to use as specialist supported accommodation for up to nine rough sleepers. The first residents moved in during May. The cottages have undergone extensive refurbishment following Harlow Council successfully obtaining funding from the Government’s Rough Sleeping Initiative fund.

The cottages were refurbished

by HTS (Property & Environment) Limited.

The accommodation provides more than just a warm bed, it also provides specialist ongoing support to help get people’s lives back on track.

Special honours for exceptional people Harlow is well known for its strong sense of community.

To recognise the contribution of those who live and work in our community, Civic Awards were given out at the Annual Council meeting in May by the outgoing Chair of the Council, Councillor Maggie Hulcoop:

Council Housing staff and Streets2Homes staff celebrate the opening of Bromley Cottages.

Kerrie Eastman, Chief Executive Officer for Streets2Homes, said: “We have been working towards providing an accommodation project for many years now and are thrilled to have this opportunity through Harlow Council and the Rough Sleeper Initiative fund.

Neela Hibbert For her contribution to the community as part of her work with Harlow Ethnic Minority Umbrella.

“The properties are ideally situated and enable us to provide intensive individual support.”

Nicola Arnold For her contribution to the community through her work with Harlow Penguins swimming club.

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Harlow’s Spring Clean

Harlow Spring Clean Success!

This year, we have had a record-breaking number of residents and groups take part in the Great British Spring Clean and the results have been outstanding.

Between 22 March and 23 April, 1,900 residents formed 55 groups and collectively cleanedup approximately 400 bags of litter from the streets and parks in Harlow.

We supported this initiative by providing the use of litter picking equipment and arranged the removal of rubbish collected.

Community groups, residents’ associations and schools each received £100 at a special awards ceremony held in June, as a thank you for their efforts.

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Throughout the campaign, we regularly shared photos on social media showcasing Harlow’s #LitterHeroes and the incredible work they have done; volunteering their time to help make Harlow a more pleasant place to live.

The council is working closely with HTS to look at a longterm campaign to encourage residents to take pride in the town and to work with them to keep Harlow clean and tidy.

We would like to thank all our residents who selflessly gave up their time to help organise and take part in the clean-up of Harlow. If you are interested in organising a litter pick where you live please email contact@harlow.gov.uk

“Myself and members from Harlow Rugby Club Slimming World had great fun helping with our first spring clean” - Donna Boon

“Great weekend collecting 9 bags of rubbish including a hoodie and pants!” - the Emery family

“The children had a fantastic time and were shocked at how much rubbish people actually throw onto our street” - Fawbert & Barnard’s Primary School

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Clean and green environment

Whilst HTS has been collecting all the rubbish from the Harlow Spring Clean, cleaning teams have been continuing to quietly go about their day-to-day business to keep Harlow clean.

Every year around £2 million is spent on the daily cleaning of the streets, whether that is picking up litter, clearing dumped rubbish, or cleaning off graffiti.

HTS is responsible for many aspects of maintaining and keeping the town clean, including:

Much of the work that HTS carries out is in response to the reports that residents make to the council about various issues which affect the town.

Letting the council and HTS know about issues enables us to deal with them more quickly.

This also helps our Community Safety Team carry out any investigations which could lead to culprits being identified.

If you see anything that needs attention or investigation, report it at www.harlow.gov.uk/report and HTS will sort it.

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• Clearing fly-tipping and dumped rubbish • Clearing broken glass on the street • Street cleaning

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• Grass cutting • Litter picking • Hedge and tree maintenance • Abandoned vehicles • Graffiti removal • Emptying street bins • Clearing dog mess from pavements • Picking up dead animals on public land

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Housing news

Fire safety in your home Keeping areas clean and safe

Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in 2017, we continue to work closely with Essex Fire and Rescue Services to ensure that the areas in which you live are kept safe. These articles provide important information on what you can do to help and what we are doing.

Your responsibilities

Recent joint inspections with the Fire Service found that many residents are still storing items in landings, communal and storage areas. These items could catch fire or cause trip hazards which puts lives at risk.

If you receive a letter, please do remove the items, otherwise they will be removed and either placed in storage or disposed of, and you will be charged for the removal.

We take the health and safety of residents very seriously, so please help and keep your communal areas clear and safe.

Doing this is a serious breach of tenant and leaseholder agreements.

Our Housing Officers are visiting all areas, placing stickers and writing to residents asking them to remove personal items found in communal areas.

New external bin stores Why was this work required?

We are providing external bin stores in flat block areas as directed by the Fire service following completion of Fire Risk Assessments. There have been a number of small fires in flat blocks recently, which highlighted the urgency for action to be taken.

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These new bin stores reduce fire risks and improve safety for residents and their locations help ensure residents can safely leave their homes if there is a fire.

What does the law say?

Fire safety for communal flat block areas is governed by the

Example of new bin store

Housing Act 2004 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The Housing Act sets out requirements which include the communal areas of a block and councils must enforce this legislation.

Remember:

Tenants and leaseholders must make sure that they follow the rules as set out in their agreements.

Failure to do so could lead to you losing your home.

Housing news

Barbecue safety tips As the weather heats up for summer, many of you will be getting together with friends or neighbours and enjoying a barbecue or two.

For your safety and the safety of others barbecues are not allowed on balconies, public rights of access, near gas or electrical services or near any flat, house or block entrance or exit.

If you wish to use a barbecue: • Never leave a barbecue unattended and keep children and pets well away.

• Locate the barbecue well away from sheds, fences, trees, shrubs or garden waste. Never use one inside.

• Don’t use too much barbecue fuel and don’t use petrol, paraffin or other chemicals on your barbecue.

• Make sure the barbecue is cool before moving it.

• Only empty ashes onto bare garden soil, not into dustbins or wheelie bins.

If you wish to use a gas barbecue: • Never store gas cylinders under the stairs of your home or block.

• Only store gas barbecues and cylinders outside and away from your home or block.

• Ensure that barbecues and gas cylinders, don’t block access routes and paths.

• You should ensure that the cylinders are stored away from frost and direct sunlight.

• Take care when turning bottled gas barbecues on and off and make sure the tap is turned off before changing the cylinder.

• Turn the gas supply off first and then the barbecue control after cooking.

If you suspect a gas leak from your gas bottle call Calor Gas Emergencies on 03457 444 999 and keep all people and pets away from it.

If there is a fire call 999 urgently.

For more information on fire safety speak to your housing officer or visit www.harlow.gov. uk/firesafety-towers

A smart decision Having home contents insurance can’t prevent floods, thefts or fires from happening, but it can help you get back on your feet.

Find out more about protecting your furniture and personal possessions. Call: 01279 446655 www.harlow.gov.uk/home-contents-insurance Terms and conditions apply, contact above.

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Housing news

We’ve been working to reduce housing fraud in Harlow.

We want to hear from you if you’re aware of:

As a result of successful fraud investigations we have recovered 20 Council properties.

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Anyone sub-letting their council property.

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Someone who has misled the council in obtaining housing.

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A council property in your neighbourhood standing empty.

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Someone who holds a council tenancy but is not living in the property.

Eight applicants have been removed from the Housing Register and three Right to Buy applications have been cancelled or had household members removed from the application.

Many of the homes recovered were as a result of illegal subletting and/or abandonment of properties.

We have a zero tolerance towards housing fraud and we need your help.

Please contact Tracey Field, Housing Fraud Officer, in complete confidence on 01279 446353 or email housing.fraud@harlow.gov.uk to discuss your concerns.

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It affects us all – help the council stop housing fraud

Failing to use your home as your main and principal home is a serious breach of your tenancy conditions. Under the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act, subletting is now classified as a criminal offence.

Bringing empty homes back into use – how you can help We have worked hard to make sure that our empty homes turnaround times during 2018/19 were kept to a minimum at 16 days.

By keeping empty homes turnaround times at a record low, we are reducing rent loss whilst properties are empty and we’re able to let homes out to people on our Housing Needs Register sooner.

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Turnaround times can be affected if a home has not had any major works carried out whilst it is occupied.

We understand that there will sometimes be good reasons why tenants decline works to be carried out. We will always consider each of these cases sensitively. However, a property that is handed back to us with no major works completed will take

much longer to be back available for new tenants to live in.

It also costs more to bring back into use a home than when works are carried out as part of a scheduled works programme.

If you need to contact us about work being carried out on your home, please call Contact Harlow on 01279 446655.

Housing news

Leasehold buildings insurance What does my buildings insurance cover?

Your policy covers the structure of your flat, including its fixtures and fittings, and any part of the communal areas that your lease states you are responsible for.

Subject to specified policy limits and conditions, the policy provides additional cover such as short-term accommodation costs, rent, and locks and keys.

The policy also provides property owners’ liability cover in respect of your legal liability as owner of the building.

The policy does not cover the contents of your home or your personal possessions.

A “Summary of Cover” is provided together with the “General Conditions” policy wording. The Summary of Cover includes the policy excesses and limits applicable and the General Conditions booklet details the full insurance cover provided.

If you have lost this or require an up to date copy, please find details at www.harlow.gov.uk/ leaseholder-buildingsinsurance

Harlow Council’s Careline service provides peace of mind for vulnerable people living in the Harlow area 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

Call Harlow Careline: 01279 446361 careline@harlow.gov.uk www.harlow.gov.uk/careline

Tenant Forums

Wednesday 24 July 2019 Wednesday 8 January 2020 Image designed by 3ab2ou/Freepik

Both events start at 7pm in Harlow Civic Centre.

If you have a housing-related issue, suggestion or questions please come and join us.

Pay your council bills

by Direct Debit

Join the Market Place at the end of the Forums where you can talk on a one-to-one basis with dedicated teams of Harlow Council Officers and contractors.

It is now easier to pay your council bills by Direct Debit.

If you require transport or have any questions please contact Zulfi KianiMackintosh, Community Engagement Co-ordinator on 01279 446330 or email zulfi.kiani@harlow.gov.uk

We offer a number of choices of payment dates within the month: 1, 8, 15 and 25 for rent and 5, 15 and 25 for leaseholder service charges and 1, 8, 15 and 25 for Council Tax. With Direct Debit your payments are spread evenly throughout the year and once it is set up you no longer have to worry about getting behind with your payments.

And there is no queuing up to pay your bills! To set up a Direct Debit please call Contact Harlow on 01279 446655.

For more information visit www.harlow.gov.uk/direct-debit

You can also write to Harlow Council, The Civic Centre, The Water Gardens, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1WG

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Preserving Harlow’s sculptures

Championing Harlow’s sculpture collection Harlow is well known for its outstanding outdoor sculpture collection with many residents growing up living near to a piece of sculpture. There is now a volunteer Guardians Programme in place which is helping to look after and promote the collection.

The programme is run by Harlow Art Trust who are looking for more people to get involved. So far, Guardians have helped with research and collecting local memories connected with the sculptures. They have also been meeting the professional art conservators, documenting the repair work carried out on nine sculptures this spring and gaining new skills as sculpture tour guides.

Are you interested in being a Guardian?

To take part all you need is enthusiasm, an eagerness to learn and willingness to have a go. No previous art knowledge or experience is needed and training is all part of the programme.

There are many opportunities for you to get involved whether you have a couple of hours to spare or want to make a regular commitment of time.

Above: Before and after - conservation of Kore by Betty Rea (1963).

Below: Sculpture Guardian Pete Cronin and Hal Jacobs, Conservator from Plowden & Smith.

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Upcoming opportunities include helping at the exciting National Conference on the Future of Public Art, taking place on Saturday 14 September 2019 at the Civic Centre.

This day will bring together artists, heritage professionals, curators and the Harlow Civic Society. They will discuss the important subject of post-war public art, focusing on the special role New Towns including Harlow play in public art.

The Guardians Programme is run in partnership with the Friends of Harlow Sculpture and the Gibberd Gallery and along with the Conference are part of the National Lottery Heritage Funded Access to Harlow Sculpture Town project.

To find out more contact Catherine Mummery catherine@harlowarttrust.org.uk or call 01279 446404

Livewell in Harlow

Your health and wellbeing Harlow is fortunate to have so many local organisations helping to improve health and wellbeing in the town and we would like to feature these organisations on this page. If you would like to include an article in a future edition please email communications@harlow.gov.uk

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Harlow Stroke Support Rehab Centre Have you been affected by a stroke, or know someone who has? If so, Harlow Stroke Support Group is here to help.

The group works with stroke survivors and their carers, offering support, information and advice. They also provide a range of non-medical rehabilitation groups every week. These are: • • • •

Chair-based exercise.

Speech, language and communication.

Social and rehabilitation group for people under 65.

Social and rehabilitation group for those aged 65 and over.

Based at the Great Parndon Community Association, the group holds monthly meetings for carers of stroke survivors and can help with claiming disability benefits. For further information call 01279 308313 or visit www.harlowstrokesupportgroup.org

Herts & Essex Community Farm Residents itching to put their green fingers to good use will receive a warm welcome this summer at Herts & Essex Community Farm tucked away in Foldcroft, CM20 1SE. Started in 2013 by a group of residents, the farm aims to increase access to fresh, healthy food and provide a shared space for people to learn skills, exercise and make friends.

Volunteers are welcome on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays from 10am2pm to undertake a range of activities at the beautiful 0.5-acre site and in return can take home fresh produce. Details on events coming up can be found on page 15. For more information on the farm please visit http://hecommunityfarm.co.uk/

The Great Parndon Community Association (GPCA) is one of Harlow’s most active community organisations offering residents of all ages and abilities a range of activities and opportunities to meet with others.

These include keep-fit and self-defence classes, badminton, short mat bowls, craft classes, mixed-ability sports, bingo, football, archery, homeless support group, dog training, preschools and full day care nurseries.

An indoor car boot sale is held in the barn every Sunday from November to March and on Thursday mornings there is Messy Mayhem for kids.

The GPCA operates from their main centre on Abercrombie Way, Staple Tye with activities run from other locations around town.

For further information visit http://gpca.co/ find GPCA on Facebook or call 01279 414081.

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What’s on in Harlow

Discover Harlow Here’s a selection of events and activities taking place in Harlow this summer.

For more information visit www.harlow.gov.uk/events Parndon Wood Nature Reserve 01279 430005 Email: info@ecco.org.uk www.ecco.org.uk

Gibberd Gallery

01279 446404 gallery@harlowarttrust.org.uk www.gibberdgallery.co.uk The Gibberd Gallery is based at Harlow Civic Centre and is open to the public Monday to Friday 9am-4.45pm and Saturdays 11am-4pm.

Closed on Bank Holidays.

Bat Walk and talk 21 June, 19 July, 16 August 8pm to 10pm £3 children, £4 adults. Booking is essential.

Summer Wildflower Walk 26 and 28 July

The Open exhibition FREE until 20 July 2019 Open - a twist on our regular annual open exhibition. This year we set a brief asking you to use your work to intervene in the local environment.

The images we got back are beautiful, funny, dark and unmistakably Harlow.

Bee Day 28 July Events also running throughout the summer holidays.

Fancy a game of tennis, football or basketball? FREE The Council provides free outdoor games areas at Blackbush Springs (tennis), Bush Fair (tennis, basketball and football), Foldcroft (basketball and football), The Dashes (tennis, basketball and football), Nicholls Field (basketball and football) and Staple Tye. There are also tennis courts and a basketball area at Church Langley Park.

The Gallery at Parndon Mill Off Elizabeth Way Harlow CM20 2HP Tel: 01279 426042 info@parndonmill.co.uk www.parndonmill.co.uk

Open studios FREE 20 and 21 July 2019 10am-5pm both days Free entry, donations welcome.

An amazing diversity of talent and skills are nurtured at Parndon Mill and will be on view during this year’s event.

To celebrate Wimbledon, FREE the Council and GPCA will temporarily install tennis nets at the Staple Tye multi-usegames-area which is located next to the Abercrombie Centre

Over 20 studios offer an insight into the creative process and the opportunity to participate.

The Gibberd Garden is just one of the many places to visit and enjoy in Harlow over the summer.

off Abercrombie Way. The nets will be in place from 1 July and will be taken down on 15 July.

The new facility has been really popular since opening in 2018 with lots of people using it for basketball and football, but now it will also be available for tennis. The net will not stop the basketball and football being used on a half court basis when it is not being used for tennis.

Paddling pools FREE The paddling pools will open seven days a week, 10am to 6pm from Thursday 25 July to Sunday 1 September 2019.

Visit www.harlow.gov.uk/ paddling-pools Although there will be attendants at each pool, children must be supervised at all times.

Competition TIME!

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story Wednesday 28 to Saturday 31 August

This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly visits Harlow Playhouse as part of its landmark 30th Anniversary Tour.

We are giving away two tickets for the opening night performance on Wednesday 28 August at 7.30pm. Email the name of your favourite Buddy song along with your name, address and telephone number* to kirstie.brough@harlow.gov.uk (one entry per household). Entry deadline: Wednesday 31 July 2019. After this date the winner will be randomly selected. *For more information on how we collect, use, process and protect personal information please visit: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk/privacy-policy

Box Office 01279 431945

www.playhouseharlow.com

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Harlow Town Park Events www.harlow.gov.uk/events

Harlow parkrun FREE Every Saturday 9am Meet at School Lane car park.

Before your first run, register at www.parkrun.org.uk/harlow

Harlow junior parkrun FREE Every Sunday from 9am A free 2km run for children aged between 4 and 14.

Before your first run, register at www.parkrun.org.uk/register

REE Town Park Volunteers F every Thursday 10am-2pm Meet at entrance to Walled Garden.

EE Town Park Weekend FR Volunteers - 1pm-3pm Meet at entrance to Walled Garden. Phone for dates.

FREE Social Strollers Friday 21 June 10am-11am Meet at School Lane car park.

Great British Get Together Saturday 22 June 2019, FREE 11am-3pm Bandstand area.

Hosted by Rainbow Services.

What’s on in Harlow

this summer Event information correct at time of going to press.

Please check times, dates and prices by calling the relevant contact number.

Pets’ Corner Barn Dance Saturday 22 June 2019 Doors open 6pm, entertainment from 7pm Tickets - £10 available from www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk Harlow Primary Schools FREE Music Festival Thursday 27 June 2019, 6pm At the Bandstand.

St Mark’s West Essex FREE Catholic School Band Sunday 30 June 2019 At the Bandstand.

Linkfest in the Park FREE Friday, 24 August 2019 Saturday 25 August 2019 Harlow Bandstand For more information on volunteering in the park contact Mike Levett on 01279 435466 mike.levett@harlow.gov.uk

The Gibberd Garden Marsh Lane

www.thegibberdgarden.co.uk Open Wed, Sat, Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays 2pm to 6pm (last entry 5pm) Strawberry Cream Tea Sunday 30 June, 2pm-6pm Teddy Bear’s Picnic Wednesday 10 July, 12noon-3pm Much Ado About Nothing Sat 13 and Sun 14 July

5.30pm-8.30pm Woodwind of Stortford Sunday 4 August 2.30pm-5pm Live Music and Fun in the Garden Monday 26 August, 11.30am-8.30pm

Herts & Essex Community Farm Foldcroft CM20 1SB

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Afternoon Cream Tea Saturday 22 June 1pm-4pm Homemade scones served with clotted cream and jams made from fresh produce served with tea and coffee along with live entertainment will be on offer!

Adults £5 and children £3.

Farm Fest FREE Saturday 20 July 12pm-6pm Come along to hear local bands, workshops, stalls and lovely food. Entrance is free.

Harlow Museum & Gardens www.harlow.gov.uk/ harlowmuseum FREE

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30am to 3.30pm. Visit us during the summer holidays.

The gardens are an ideal place to have a picnic with the family.

11am-4pm, Thursday 27 June 2019 Market Square, Broad Walk and East Gate Harlow Showcase presents the very best of what Harlow has to offer - from the great work that Harlow businesses do, to live entertainment and a celebration of Harlow’s multicultural community. Packed with interactive exhibitions, for all to get involved with.

Give walking netball a try!

One of netball’s strengths is that people never forget playing the sport and the memories, as well as the love for the game, never leave.

Walking netball has been designed so that anyone can play it regardless of age or fitness level. From those who have dropped out of the sport they love due to serious injury, to those who believed they had hung up their netball trainers many years ago, it really is for everyone.

Women up and down the country have begun playing the game of walking netball for the fun, laughter and camaraderie the social sessions bring, as much as the health benefits on offer. It can give those who feel isolated an outlet, provide an activity for those who don’t think themselves fit enough and offer a stepping stone for those looking for a pathway back into netball.

Harlow has a strong tradition in netball with clubs like Tegate and Crosskeys both being formed over 30 years ago. In recent years, Harlow-born Jo Harten has been taking the world by storm winning a Commonwealth Gold medal in 2018. You can watch out for Jo as she represents England during the Netball World Cup 2019 which will take place on 12-21 July in Liverpool.

If you are interested in getting involved, walking netball takes place at Mark Hall Sports Centre every Thursday during term time from 11am until 12noon. Your first session is free and the each session costs only £3. For more information email patriciaomara64@gmail.com

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Recycling in Harlow We will be introducing a new separate kerbside collection of textiles in April 2020. Look out for further details later in the year.

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• Selling online is quick and easy, you can use websites such as eBay, Gumtree, or Facebook to reach a large audience. There are also jumble sales, car boot sales or your local cash-for-clothes outlets.

For more information on your recycling service, visit www.harlow.gov.uk/recycle To ensure your recycling is collected regularly, please place only the items below into your containers: Fortnightly recycling collection

Weekly food waste collection

August Bank Holiday bin collections Normal Collection Day

Revised Collection Day

Monday 26 August Tuesday 27 August Wednesday 28 August Thursday 29 August Friday 30 August

Tuesday 27 August Wednesday 28 August Thursday 29 August Friday 30 August Saturday 31 August

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Collections return to normal on Monday 2 September 2019 You can also check your bin collection dates online: www.harlow.gov.uk/bins

Your Councillors Church Langley

Bush Fair

LEADER

DEPUTY LEADER

Councillor Simon Carter Conservative

c/o Harlow Council,

Civic Centre, CM20 1WG Tel: 07900 256403 Email: mark.ingall@harlow.gov.uk

71 Mark Hall Moors, CM20 2NF Tel: 429443 Email: simon.carter@harlow.gov.uk

c/o Harlow Council, Civic Centre, CM20 1WG

Councillor Eugenie Harvey Labour

Councillor Tony Hall Conservative

Councillor Shona Johnson Conservative

c/o Harlow Council,

Civic Centre, CM20 1WG Tel: 07966 014122 Email: eugenie.harvey@harlow.gov.uk

Fullers End, Kingsdon Lane, CM17 9AB Tel: 445897 Email: tony.hall@harlow.gov.uk

78 Mallards Rise, CM17 9PL Tel: 865673 Email: shona.johnson@harlow.gov.uk

Councillor Jodi Dunne Labour

Councillor Andrew Johnson Conservative

Councillor David Carter Conservative

c/o Harlow Council, Civic Centre, CM20 1WG

78 Mallards Rise, CM17 9PL Tel: 865673 Email: andrew.johnson@harlow.gov.uk

23 Greygoose Park, CM19 4JL Tel: 420340 Email: david.carter@harlow.gov.uk

Tel: 07464 719579 Email: jodi.dunne@harlow.gov.uk

Harlow Common Councillor Emma Toal Labour

Little Parndon & Hare Street Councillor Chris Vince Labour

c/o Harlow Council,

VICE CHAIR

Portfolio Holder

Civic Centre, CM20 1WG Tel: 07885 881255 Email: emma.toal@harlow.gov.uk

188 Rivermill, CM20 1PA Tel: 07903 189211 Email: chris.vince@harlow.gov.uk

Councillor Maggie Hulcoop Labour

Councillor Tony Durcan Labour

330 Carters Mead, CM17 9HA Tel: 452252 Email: maggie.hulcoop@harlow.gov.uk

329 Rundells, CM18 7HN Tel: 414357 Email: anthony.durcan@harlow.gov.uk

Portfolio Holder

Tel: 312195 Email: eddie.johnson@harlow.gov.uk

Mark Hall

Councillor Lanie Shears Labour c/o Harlow Council, Civic Centre, CM20 1WG

Portfolio Holder

Tel: 07906 870935 Email: lanie.shears@harlow.gov.uk

Councillor Danny Purton Labour c/o Harlow Council,

Portfolio Holder

Civic Centre, CM20 1WG Tel: 07763 486882 Email: danny.purton@harlow.gov.uk

Councillor Mark Wilkinson Labour

Councillor Jean Clark Labour

Councillor Bob Davis Labour

56 Sakins Croft, CM18 7BP Tel: 07718 696429 Email: mark.wilkinson@harlow.gov.uk

4 Rushmead Villas, CM20 2QE Tel: 423474 Email: jean.clark@harlow.gov.uk

5 Commonfields, CM20 3QE Tel: 300582 Email: bob.davis@harlow.gov.uk

Netteswell

Old Harlow

Staple Tye

Councillor Shannon Jezzard Labour

Councillor Michael Garnett Conservative

Councillor Stefan Mullard Labour

c/o Harlow Council, Civic Centre, CM20 1WG

Tel: 07850 861905 Email: shannon.jezzard@harlow.gov.uk

Brook House, Wyldwood Close, CM17 0JD Tel: 437401 Email: michael.garnett@harlow.gov.uk

312 Northbrooks, CM19 4DW Tel: 07951 401128 Email: stefan.mullard@harlow.gov.uk

Councillor Mike Danvers Labour

Councillor Joel Charles Conservative

Councillor Michael Hardware Conservative

86 Jocelyns, CM17 0BU Tel: 07752 096765 Email: joel.charles@harlow.gov.uk

64 Great Brays, CM18 6DW Tel: 07775 925274 Email: michael.hardware@harlow.gov.uk

Councillor Nancy Watson Labour

Councillor Sue Livings Conservative

Councillor John Strachan Labour

c/o Harlow Council, Civic Centre, CM20 1WG

15 Seeleys, CM17 0AD Tel: 422339 Email: sue.livings@harlow.gov.uk

100 Seymours, CM19 5NH Tel: 323656 / 07941 829965 Email: john.strachan@harlow.gov.uk

65 Tunnmeade, CM20 3HN Tel: 425934 / 07398 160081 Portfolio Holder Email: mike.danvers@harlow.gov.uk

Tel: 07908 518862 Email: nancy.watson@harlow.gov.uk

Sumners & Kingsmoor Councillor Russell Perrin Conservative

c/o Harlow Council, Civic Centre, CM20 1WG

CHAIR

Great Parndon Councillor Eddie Johnson Conservative

Councillor Mark Ingall Labour

Toddbrook Councillor Phil Waite Labour

Tel: 312195 Email: russell.perrin@harlow.gov.uk

1 Spruce Hill, CM18 7SR Tel: 07740 407323 Email: phil.waite@harlow.gov.uk

Councillor Nick Churchill Conservative

Councillor Tony Edwards Labour

215 Brockles Mead, CM19 4QA Tel: 621094 Email: nick.churchill@harlow.gov.uk

c/o Harlow Council,

Councillor Clive Souter Conservative

Councillor Frances Mason Labour

227 Longbanks, CM18 7PB Tel: 07850 667900 Email: clive.souter@harlow.gov.uk

Know your Cabinet Members:

Civic Centre, CM20 1WG Tel: 07544 374168 Email: tony.edwards@harlow.gov.uk

Portfolio Holder

Political make-up

20 Seats Labour

13 Seats Conservative

c/o Harlow Council, Civic Centre, CM20 1WG

Tel: 07517 992133 Email: frances.mason@harlow.gov.uk

Councillor Mark Ingall - Leader of the Council Councillor Eugenie Harvey - Deputy Leader & Portfolio Holder for Community & Wellbeing Councillor Mike Danvers - Portfolio Holder for Resources Councillor Tony Durcan - Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth Councillor Danny Purton - Portfolio Holder for Environment Councillor Lanie Shears - Portfolio Holder for Governance, Equality & Diversity Councillor John Strachan - Portfolio Holder for Regeneration Councillor Mark Wilkinson - Portfolio Holder for Housing

Ward Surgeries Please contact your Ward Councillors for details of up-coming Ward Surgeries.

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Useful numbers and websites Adult Social Services 0345 603 7630 www.essex.gov.uk Affinity Water 0345 357 2407 www.affinitywater.co.uk Arriva Buses 0344 800 4411 www.arriva.co.uk Blue Badge Enquiries 0345 603 7630 www.essexhighways.org Bus Pass Helpline 0345 200 0388 www.essexhighways.org Children’s Social Services 0345 603 7627 www.essex.gov.uk Essex County Council Contact Essex 0345 743 0430 www.essex.gov.uk Essex Highways For traffic updates and to report potholes and faulty street lights 0345 603 7631 www.essexhighways.org Essex Police 101 www.essex.police.uk

Job Centre Plus 0800 169 0190 www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus

Gas Leak Emergency Number 0800 111 999 Harlow Advice Centre Based in Harlow Library 01279 704002 Harlow Bus Station 01279 426349 www.harlow.gov.uk/bus-station

Harlow Citizens’ Advice Bureau 0344 477 0808 www.harlowcitizensadvice.org.uk Harlow College 01279 868000 www.harlow-college.ac.uk Harlow Community Transport 01279 798876 www.efcommunitytransport.co.uk Harlow Council Contact Harlow 01279 446655 www.harlow.gov.uk Harlow Registry Office 0345 603 7632 www.essex.gov.uk Harlowsave (Credit Union) 01279 451234 www.harlowsave.coop HTS (Property & Environment) Ltd Repairs line: 01279 446666 www.harlow.gov.uk/housing-repairs

National Rail Enquiries 0345 748 4950 www.nationalrail.co.uk NHS Choices 111 www.nhs.uk Parndon Wood Cemetery & Crematorium 01279 620620 www.parndonwoodcrem.co.uk Post Office Customer Helpline 0345 611 2970 www.postoffice.co.uk Princess Alexandra Hospital 01279 444455 www.pah.nhs.uk Samaritans 116 123 (free) www.samaritans.org Schools Admissions 0345 603 2200 www.essex.gov.uk/admissions UK Power Networks (power cuts) 105 www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk

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One weekend, three events

29 June, 11am-4pm Market Square

30 June, 12noon from Harlow Rugby Club

Quality local handmade products

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30 June, 2.30pm-4.30pm Market Square Live music and dance

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