A new maintenance, cleaning, and security programme has been introduced for Broad Walk following its recent multi-million-pound transformation, ensuring the area remains clean, safe and welcoming seven days a week.
The programme will be managed by the same team responsible for the Harvey Centre, which the council purchased in 2022. Harlow Council says this move protects the recent investment in new paving, landscaping, and street furniture.
The new maintenance includes:
- Comprehensive street cleaning with new equipment, dedicated operatives, and regular emptying of litter bins.
- Year-round landscape maintenance to keep new planters looking their best while supporting sustainable drainage and biodiversity.
- Increased and improved CCTV coverage across Broad Walk and East Walk.
- Dedicated security patrols, expanding provision already in place at the Harvey Centre.
The council plans to roll out similar high quality maintenance standards to other regenerated areas of the town centre.
Snagging of Broad Walk works has been reviewed and where some paving slabs are uneven or broken, they will be replaced as part of follow up works in the next few weeks.
Announcing the new maintenance regime for Broad Walk, Councillor Dan Swords, Leader of Harlow Council, said:
“The transformation of Broad Walk marks a defining moment for our town centre - but transformation only truly succeeds if it is properly looked after. In the past, when the council had invested into things across the town, they quickly fell into disrepair because the ongoing maintenance was not in place.
“As we rebuild the town centre, we are changing that. Our new programme ensures the investment we have made in Broad Walk is protected, that standards upheld every single day, and that pride is not just restored, but secured for the long term. We want residents to feel proud of this space, businesses to thrive, and visitors to enjoy a vibrant, safe and welcoming destination seven days a week.
“The success of the Christmas Market has already shown what is possible when a place is cared for and managed well. We are determined to take the right decisions to protect what we have built as we continue the work of rebuilding our town. This is Building Harlow’s Future in action - learning from the past and delivering lasting change.”
The Broad Walk transformation works delivered:
- Comprehensive repaving of Broad Walk, East Walk, and Harvey Centre Approach.
- Green landscaping with sustainable drainage systems.
- New and upgraded street furniture, including seating, lighting, bins, and CCTV.
- Enhancements around the Obelisk, Trigon, and Vertex sculptures.
- Creation of a central pop-up and event space for community activities.
The council says the new event space will host regular markets and seasonal events, boosting footfall and supporting local businesses. The £5 million regeneration project was funded through Harlow’s £23.7m Towns Fund programme, part of the council’s wider plan to revitalise the town centre.