Residents in Staple Tye will shortly be consulted on proposals for several different traffic orders in various parts of the ward. Harlow Council's Environment & Community Committee has agreed to start formal consultation on restrictions at Berecroft (Commonside Road entrance), Longbanks (Parnall Road), Moorfield (both entrances) and Perry Road.

Local councillor Lorna Spenceley presented two petitions to the committee - one from staff and parents at St James & St Luke's pre-school about the parking situation on Perry Road, and one signed by nearly 100 residents of Longbanks asking for Essex County Council to introduce a one-way system in Longbanks. The committee agreed to open discussions with the county council about the possibility of a one-way system on the estate; if the county council agreed then residents would be consulted. Lorna says:

"This is a very welcome result for local residents across the ward, who will now be formally consulted about proposals to make our area a safer place."

The Co-op has been given planning permission by Harlow Council officers for a partial new shopfront at Maunds Hatch, to incorporate an automatic sliding door and new refrigeration and air conditioning plant to the rear of the store.

Harlow Council planning officers have given permission for the demolition of garages 147 - 204 Moorfield, and their replacement with single storey garages and open car parking spaces. This is a success for the project on which Moorfield Residents' Association has been working for so long.