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News: Major development secured for Harlow residents
approval, will be allocated to Harlow families on the Housing Needs Register at affordable rent levels (at least … is overhauling the way it allocates and prioritises local housing for Harlow residents. A further 120 homes will be … The council will also look at schemes to meet different housing needs of Harlow residents including the town’s NHS …
News: Council completes all fire risk assessments to residential buildings
to low, medium and high-rise flat blocks and supported housing schemes, as it continues its mission to “invest in our housing”. The announcement was made at the last Cabinet … is part of the actions agreed with the Regulator of Social Housing, to address past compliance failings and restore …
Page: Leaving the armed forces
forces, or you are a former member, worried about your housing, we may be able to help you find accommodation. You will be able to join the Harlow Housing Needs Register if you are a: current or former … will be given higher priority. You can read our council housing page for more information on how to join the …
Document page: Evidence base
new Local Plan is being developed around: place shaping housing prosperity lifestyles infrastructure If you would … Design Guide Category type Duty to Co-operate Garden Town Housing Infrastructure Lifestyles Others Place shaping …
News: Government pledge on damp and mould welcomed
tragically died last December. Under the changes social housing landlords will have to investigate and fix damp and … new time limits. The announcement was made this month by Housing Secretary Michael Gove. Since late last year the … is also set to spend £102 million over five years on housing repairs with priority given to issues such as damp …
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contact Essex County Council Children’s Services or our Housing Options and Advice team and we will work together to … on finding accommodation Contact information Office Housing Options and Advice Harlow Council Civic Centre The Water Gardens College Square Harlow CM20 1WG Email housing.options@harlow.gov.uk … Friends or family have asked …
News: Council finances strong as more investment approved
more funding to deliver its five priorities to fix council housing, restore pride in Harlow, rebuild our town, secure … this year into specific capital projects to fix council housing including major upgrades to council flat blocks and … homes. This is on top of the council’s core day-to-day housing budget (Housing Revenue Account) which totals nearly …
News: New policy working as repairs slashed to lowest level on record
2025 Six weeks ago, Harlow Council introduced a new Housing Repairs Policy, cutting the longest standard repair … marking a historic turnaround for the town’s council housing services. For years, tenants faced an average wait of … and improve long-term maintenance as part of an overall housing budget of £137 million this year. Councillor David …
News: Fewer Harlow families facing homelessness following council's new plan for tackling homelessness
on early intervention, streamlined services, and long-term housing solutions. Councillor David Carter, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “Every family at risk of homelessness matters. … working tirelessly to ensure no one is left behind. “Our Housing teams are dedicated to helping residents stay in …
News: 172 new homes for Harlow residents now available at Burnt Mills
be let on an affordable rent which will be capped at Local Housing Allowance rate (£810 for a one bedroom and £1,025 for a two bedroom). This means that any resident on the Housing Needs Register who may not otherwise be able to afford to rent an apartment, would be able to access Housing Benefit to do so. These apartments will be available …