Harlow District Council

Harlow District Council is the elected body responsible for the governance of Harlow, Essex. Its jurisdiction covers a non-metropolitan district, established under the Local Government Act 1972. Originally there were 42 Councillors, but following boundary changes this was reduced to 33, with 3 councillors returned from 11 wards.

Harlow District Council
History
Founded1974
Leadership
Leader of the Council
Cllr Russell Perrin[1], Conservative Party
since November 2021
Deputy Leader of the Council
Cllr Joel Charles[1], Conservative Party
Leader of the Opposition
Cllr Chris Vince[1], Labour
Chief Executive
Brian Keane[2]
Structure
Seats33
Political groups
Administration (20)
  Conservative (21)
Other Parties (12)
  Labour (12)
Vacant
  Vacancies (0)
Website
www.harlow.gov.uk

Elections
Main article: Harlow District Council elections

Since the first election to the council in 1973 political control of the council has been held by the following parties:

Party in controlYears
Labour1973 – 2002
No overall control2002 – 2008
Conservative2008 – 2012
Labour2012–2021
Conservative2021 –

References
  1. "Your Councillors". www.harlow.gov.uk. Harlow District Council. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  2. "Tribute made as Councillor Purton passes away | Harlow Council". www.harlow.gov.uk. Harlow District Council. Retrieved 7 May 2021.


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