Team work.

Thanks to the quick work of Essex County Council, Three Valleys Water and Keir Harlow a disaster was avoided when a water mains burst on Southern Way outside the Lister House Surgery.
Within minutes of being alerted Cllr Guy Mitchinson was at the scene ensuring that all that could be done was being done to avoid disaster striking the surgery and local residents.
Thousands of gallons of water gushed out of the hole and cascaded along Southern Way hampering the rush hour traffic and down the slope in the direction of the surgery and the cycle track.
Lee Dangerfield said,
“I was mightily impressed with the swift and professional action of all concerned. The water had travelled a considerable distance along the cycle track and was threatening homes in Hollyfield, so no time was wasted in temporarily shutting down the mains.
After speaking with both representatives of Three Valleys and Keir Harlow I visited homes in Hollyfield and the Lister House Surgery to ensure that all was well. Mercifully, effective team work saved the day, and for that I wish to register my thanks to all concerned”.

Do you know who it is?

Graffiti in Staple Tye is once again on the increase and Staple Tye Conservatives are asking residents for their help in catching the culprits that are responsible for this blight on our community.
Every time mindless graffiti is cleared from either a private dwelling or a council building it costs money; which we would all rather prefer was spent on improving local services.
If any resident has any information on this issue please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
You do not have to give your name and all information will be passed to the police

We will take it!

Harlow Council, Essex Police and Essex County Council are running operations right through the year to clamp down on underage drinking.
Underage children caught will have their drink taken from them and will be issued with a warning.
Letters will also be sent home to parents informing them of what their child had been doing.
Lee Dangerfield said
“This is proactive action being taken but this is not just about targeting the children.”
“We are also very interested in from where the children are buying their alcohol, and Harlow Council operates a zero tolerance on the sale of alcohol to minors which could result in a retailer losing their licence.”

Not Quite Paved in Gold

Thanks to the ongoing efforts of Staple Tye Conservatives we have been receiving additional funding from County Hall to make good some of our worst roads and pavements.
Areas such as Latton Green, Spruce Hill and Lodge Hall are all seeing money poured in to give them better roads and paths.
We are also seeing roads such as Perry Road, Pinceybrook Road and Pilgrims Road all having a good make over.
We still have other works to come this year which includes safety works on Rye Hill Road and the resurfacing of Commonside Road.
Lee Dangerfield said.
“This is fantastic news for the residents of Staple Tye. We have worked tirelessly in lobbying Essex County Council to get extra funds for our neighbourhoods, and I am so pleased this has been delivered.
Guy Mitchinson said
“Hundreds of thousands of pounds have now been invested into Staple Tye, and this can only be a good thing.”
“We appreciate other areas still need to be done and we are already lobbying for more money for those estates.”

New position

Lee Dangerfield, along with his new role as a county councillor, has been made Chairman of the Housing Committee on Harlow Council.
This committee sets all policy for Housing within Harlow; which includes Sheltered Housing.
Lee Dangerfield said
“I am proud to have been given one of the most important positions on Harlow Council. Staple Tye residents have long expressed to me their concerns about housing issues; particularly the time it takes to re-let empty properties and the fairness in the allocation of council houses.
I am pleased to report that we have a great Housing Team which is seriously focused on delivering a better service for Staple Tye residents.
However, the fact of the matter is we don't have enough social housing in Harlow. We are working closely with the government, housing associations and private developers to increase the availability of new homes. But any new development has to be right for Harlow and must have the necessary infrastructure such as roads, shops and schools.
Staple Tye residents can be assured that I will be reviewing every area of the housing department to identify the changes needed to improve our service to Harlow people”

Thank you

We would just like to thank all the residents of Staple Tye who voted Conservative in the County Council elections last month.
We feel very proud and highly privileged to serve as your representatives at County Hall for the next four years.
In light of recent events at Westminster, we are fully aware that the standards you expect from us are very high, and we will do our utmost to deliver the services you have a right to expect at a price you can afford to pay.
Essex County Council is one of the country’s leading authorities with some of the most innovative schemes to deliver improved front line services and support to key businesses during the recession. With four Harlow-based Conservative County Councillors we are confident that we can make Harlow’s voice heard at County Hall.
We would love to hear from you if you have any issue relating to Essex County Council, and you can be sure that we will work hard to try and resolve your problem.
We cannot promise that every problem can be solved to constituents’ satisfaction, but we will do our best and promise that we will at all times keep you informed.
As elected members your political preferences have no part in whether we will be able to help, and we would encourage all residents to contact us with their concerns.
Once again, thank you for returning to the Conservative fold by electing us as your County Councillors for Staple Tye in the Harlow West Division. If you need to contact us, please use the contact details on the reverse side of this leaflet.
Yours faithfully
Cllr Lee Dangerfield Cllr Guy Mitchinson
Essex County Councillors for Harlow West.