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
Russell Perrin[1], Conservative Party
since 28 October 2021
Deputy Leader of the Council
Leader of the Opposition
Chief Executive
Andrew Bramidge
Structure
Seats33
Political groups
Administration (20)
  Conservative (20)
Other Parties (13)
  Labour (13)
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.


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