Harlow Hive

27/03/2026

Have you ever wondered what Harlow Hive is about? We’ve taken some time to reflect on the past two years and all we’ve achieved - and it’s a lot! Check it out below.

All thanks to people power - thank you to everyone who has come with us and supported us on the way.

Wonder what we’ll do next!

Bringing people together to take action on the issues they are facing, find out how Harlow Hive has harnessed community power over 2 years...

10/02/2026

Now added The Rows and Adams House

https://form.jotform.com/250684465326058

09/02/2026

We are doing some research into office block homes and haven't heard from anyone in the following places:

Mitre Buildings
Westgate House
Principal House
Peartree Business Centre
Greenway House
Gemini House
East Walk
Adams House
Market House

Do you live there? Could you tell us about living there? You'll be as anonymous as you'd like to be. Please check out survey in comments... Thank you

06/02/2026

This sounds like great news! What do you think? Are you feeling that council housing repairs are getting better? We've seen lots of roofs being repaired recently, how is that going?

Having heard a lot about council housing repair issues, this time last year we met with Councillor Dan Swords and Councillor David Carter to share what we were hearing:

1) repairs were taking too long - sometimes years

2) but Harlow Council’s data showed repairs were on track - a disconnect between their reports and residents’ experience

3) people were being put off from logging issues

4) communication between housing officers and tenants could be improved

We're pleased our meeting may have had an impact.

Is it getting better? There's a quick survey in the comments...

We’ve cut the standard wait time for a repair by 90%, and now have the lowest number of outstanding repairs on record - but we’re going further to improve your repairs service.

From 9 March, we’re switching on a new repairs booking system to make it quicker and easier for our tenants to get the help they need.

Real-time engineer tracking, clearer appointment updates, and online booking will roll out through 2026 - all part of improving how we repair your home by creating a faster, more reliable service for everyone.

We are investing in our housing to Build Harlow's Future.

08/01/2026

Do you live in temporary accommodation?

We are on a mission to understand housing in Harlow, make the good aspects better and reduce the bad bits - with you.

Please fill in the survey in the comments.

31/12/2025

This time of year comes with a break for many and what can feel like pressure to feel a certain way. The change of routine can be tough.

If you’re finding things hard, you’re not alone. Please reach out to the Samaritans.

The New Year can stir up all kinds of complicated feelings, especially if you’re struggling at the moment. Add in the pressure to celebrate and it can all just feel like too much.

If you find this a hard time of year, you're not on your own – we’ll be here all night long 💚

27/12/2025

Our Communitree has had an update! Find out why and how it’s changed below and thank you to Your Harlow.Com for sharing. They don’t stop over Christmas!

Hope you all had a great few days and remember, if you need support, you don’t need to look too far in Harlow to find it. We hope this Communitree helps you.

AN interactive tool, designed to enable people to find the support they need, when they need it, has had an update. Developed by Harlow Hive, the Communitree was launched at the Harlow Poverty Alliance Conference in November 2024, on the back of conversations with residents who shared that they had....

18/12/2025

Do you live in the Mitre Buildings, Shield House, Adam’s House or Edinburgh House?

We’d love to hear from you as part of our research into homes which used to be offices.

Do you love living there? Brilliant! Please tell us why. Could things be improved? We’d love to know.

We’d really appreciate your voice adding to our research. Please check out the survey below.

Please click the link to complete this form.

14/12/2025

Bit late in the day this week but there are more ways to get involved and support people in Harlow!

Harlow Foodbank has a Christmas appeal - if you’re heading to the shops this week, add an item from their shopping list if you can.

Streets2Homes would like you to help anyone you see who is homeless or begging by alerting StreetLink who will get an outreach worker to them. More in pic below Link is https://thestreetlink.org.uk

Frequency Machine are a new initiative having a fundraiser next Friday - get your dancing shoes on and support giving young and old an opportunity to feel better through the power of music and learning new skills. See image…

Are you ready for Christmas? Bump to five is having another toy sale on Wednesday.

Much loved Woodcroft Christmas lights are not up this year as Paul is in hospital. A fundraising link has been put together to keep that support up in his and Kim’s name’s. More info in pics and the link to donate is here


https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/woodcroft-christmas-lights?utm_medium=CF&fbclid=IwZnRzaAOrYfpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeSm5T5CYvq83HNlsoGQqTpJj1SXbtSwzJ0hCeqJKgL1Nd4h9ttrzNVdkoIfU_aem_0RT5gRLts2dsy8Gwgvj-fg

04/12/2025

This time last year we were preparing for a meeting with Councillor Dan Swords and Councilor David Carter to share our findings on council housing repairs - a big issue for many.

Talking to people, we found:
1) repairs were taking too long - sometimes years
2) Harlow Council’s data showed repairs were on track - a disconnect between their reports and residents’ experience
3) people were being put off from logging issues
4) communication between housing officers and tenants could be improved

We’ve seen lots of videos and social media posts from the council since, having changed their approach to council housing repairs.

Has it got better? Are you feeling it? Short survey in the comments…

30/11/2025

Another week, a new load of opportunities to get involved with your town or benefit from what’s available….

Harlow’s social supermarket The Bounty Club is having a sale for this week only, with 25% off. It’s in the old Wilko’s store and sells everything from washing detergent to spicy chicken mix. Check it out.

Boots In Nature would like to invite you to their charity fundraiser day.

PACT for Autism are giving you a comfy way to support them - check out the post below.

A new service has opened this weekend at Wych Elm - The Grieving Friends Support Network. They run sessions on the second Saturday of the month. We make that the 13th December. Check out picture below.

23/11/2025

There are more ways to get involved with your community this week… check out pictures in comments.

It’s the six monthly Harlow Disability Forum this Thursday. You need to book.

Do you know someone who will be on their own on Christmas Day? They don’t have to be, and they can have a free lunch - just have to book.

Butterfly Effect WELLbeing CIO would like your Christmas baubles!

Safer Places Domestic Abuse Support Services are collecting for children in their refuges to have presents this Christmas.

Harlow Rock School would like to invite you to their Christmas show.

Harlow Health Centre Trust are looking for a new trustee. Could it be you?