‘Dull and lifeless’ commuter town to get £51,000,000 housing upgrade

Locals say an upgrade to the town is ‘much needed’ (Picture: Getty Images)A town in Essex is preparing to endorse a landmark investment programme in its council housing stock, touting it as the ‘biggest-ever investment’ in the area’s public housing.During a cabinet meeting scheduled for 13 November, councillors in Harlow will consider a new plan designed to speed up major upgrades to council homes, eliminating delays that have historically hindered timely improveme