Councillors hope the scheme will help to reverse a decline in the natural environment.

The leader of Harlow Council, who works full-time, will see his total allowances rise by 150%.

The David Lloyd leisure centre will create up to 100 jobs when it opens, Harlow Council says.

The Harlow Museum scheme involves brickwork in the 17th Century garden and the unusual fruit garden.

Harlow Labour group leader Chris Vince steps down after his party fails to win the council.

Conservatives lose control of Thurrock and Basildon councils, and narrowly hold on to Harlow.

James Leppard is being investigated amid allegations he posted Islamophobic comments online.

A mother speaks of her struggle living in one room with a baby in a social housing block.