Harlow's Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Chris Millington has given an initial welcome to the publication of the latest revision of the East of England Plan. The Plan sets out the future location of housing, employment and infrastructure such as transport for the East of England region, including Harlow. Chris Millington says:

"The Plan is stronger in a number of key areas that we have long argued for - protection of the green wedges, decisions to be taken locally, the critical need for affordable housing and a more coherent approach to tackling the town's transport problems. I also welcome the understanding by the Government that any development needs to be sustainable and deliver greater opportunities for Harlow people."

The latest version of the Plan emphasises the need for Harlow, Epping Forest and East Hertfordshire councils to work together to agree where development will take place around the town. A joint statement on the Plan has been issued by Harlow's political leaders.