Harlow Council have appointed a new leader after Cllr Andrew Johnson announced his resignation due to “personal reasons” earlier this month.
Russell Perrin, Conservative Councillor, was appointed as new leader at the Full Council meeting last night, Thursday, October 28.
Mr Perrin has outlined some of the new council’s immediate priorities, which are:
Completing a review of Harlow Council’s share of council tax whilst protecting much-loved services such as Pets’ Corner and Harlow Playhouse.
- Building new council homes and regenerating the town centre.
- Working with HTS to improve the green environment in estates and across the town.
- Communicating, consulting and engaging with residents and businesses more.
Cllr Russell Perrin, new leader of Harlow Council.
Councillor Russell Perrin, Leader of Harlow Council, said: “The vision and direction of this new council are unchanged and we remain focussed on delivering residents’ priorities and supporting the town as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“In everything we do the views and input of our residents, businesses, local faith groups and the voluntary sector is going to be vital.
“We will be bringing forward proposals next year on how we communicate, consult and engage with the community.
“This council will work with residents and businesses so that we can build the town that we all want to live and work in, and one which provides opportunity and prosperity for all.”
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