It is only the second time the town town has been under Tory control. Cllr Mark Ingall who has represented Bush Fair since 2016 took to Twitter to voice his “disappointment” at losing his seat and his party’s performance on the night. He said: “I am proud to have served as a Labour Councillor and proud to have represented Bush Fair.” Labour held on to just one of the seven seats it was contesting and the Conservative now have 20 seats on the council compared with the 12 held by Labour. In total, the Tories gained 12 of the 13 seats being contested in Harlow in Thursday s election.
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By Lewis Berrill @LewisBerrill Chief reporter - east London and west Essex
Harlow council tax is set to increase as the council comes to grip with the financial impact of coronavirus. Photos: Pixabay/Harlow Council Council tax is set to increase in Harlow to help stabilise council finances as it deals with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Harlow Council’s budget proposals for 2021/22 will see a 1.99 per cent council tax increase – an extra 10p a week for a band C home – in the council’s share of the council tax bill. Essex County Council is also planning to raise its share of the bill by 1.5 per cent or an extra £19.50 a year for a band D home.
By Lewis Berrill @LewisBerrill Chief reporter - east London and west Essex Take home coronavirus test are available from the Latton Bush Centre in Harlow. Photos: Google Maps/PA Free take home Covid-19 tests are now available for anyone without coronavirus symptoms who lives or works in Harlow. Anyone without symptoms can pick up a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing kit from the Griffin Suite, Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way. Residents do not need to book an appointment they can just turn up within the opening hours. Residents will need to collect the test, take the test at home and return the test back to the centre.
By Lewis Berrill @LewisBerrill Chief reporter - east London and west Essex
Plans to redevelop Market Square and Playhouse Sqaure will need alternative funding, after a failed Government grant bid. Photos: Harlow Council Harlow has lost out on a bid for £10.4 million funding to improve Playhouse Square and Market Square – but is seeking alternative funding for the projects. The government has announced £830 million as part of its Future High Streets Fund to develop 72 areas across the country but Harlow has missed out an a share of the cash. The council has planned schemes to develop spaces for arts, culture and leisure opposite Harlow Playhouse, including homes for key works at affordable rents.