Kier Harlow, the new Joint Venture Company set up by Harlow Council and private sector partner Kier Support Services Ltd, started life on 1 February.

The new company is owned 80.1% by Kier and 19.9% by Harlow Council, and will provide the Council's environment, street scene and housing maintenance services.

Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Chris Millington is the Councillor observer on the Board of Kier Harlow Ltd. Chris says:

"This is a landmark moment for Harlow. The new joint venture company has the potential to deliver good value services for local residents, as well as significant savings to local taxpayers, and an opportunity for Harlow Council to work in new and innovative ways with a private sector partner."