Liberal Democrat councillors Eleanor Macy and Lorna Spenceley have given their backing to an exciting new vision for the Town Park.

The vision, which includes a lake at the centre of the park, a move for Pets' Corner to a new location in the park which will enable it to expand, and improved opportunities for events, was agreed unanimously by Harlow Council's Environment & Community Committee. It follows extensive consultation over the past two years, including a user survey, consultation event, roadshows, displays, a questionnaire at the Town Show, and proposals from students at Harvard University in America.

The cost of the proposals will be more than £10 million, but the project can be spread over several years, with different parts within the overall scheme happening as money becomes available.

The council's Green Spaces Working Party has been asked to recommend a detailed plan for putting the vision into practice, for the Environment & Community Committee to consider at its next meeting on Tuesday 5 December.