Consultations

We take our responsibility for engaging with local people and businesses seriously.

Wherever we can, we aim to take your views into consideration when we make decisions about things that affect you. 

Current consultations

Market Square

We have received government funding (Towns Fund) to regenerate Market Square as part of our plan to put the heart back into Harlow town centre.

Work has begun on Market Square with the demolition of 21 The Rows in December 2023 which opened up the area in front of the neighbouring shops and widened the footpath.

We are now consulting on our future plans for Market Square. These plans include:

• a new water feature to create a focal point for the square
• a natural playground with play equipment, boulders and logs
• a lawn area for socialising and informal seating
• a rain garden to promote sustainability and greenery
• a grass mound to provide play opportunities
• a timber decking area
• a timber top balancing trail to form part of the play opportunities

We also have plans for a programme of activities, which include:

• daily:
  • outdoor eating and drinking
  • street trading and pop up stalls
• weekly:
  • local producer and artisan markets
• monthly:
  • pop up art displays
• annually:
  • Christmas light display
  • multicultural festivals