Harlow Council has announced a new public-private partnership with The Hill Group to deliver new homes and regenerate the town centre.

The Harlow Regeneration Partnership LLP is an equal partnership between the two organisations that will develop a number of council and private sites as part of a wider regeneration plan.

The partnership will also investigate various improvements to the town centre. They will begin work on the project later this year.

After visiting one of the sites, Councillor Dan Swords said: "This first partnership will be a major vehicle for delivering Harlow’s once-in-a-lifetime regeneration programme. The deal means that we can say to residents and businesses we are finally getting on with the job of delivering the town centre’s regeneration and building new homes. Harlow Council will be on site this year to start the town centre rebuild and on sites to build high-quality new homes for Harlow families.

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"Delivering major regeneration in Harlow that this town needs is not something we can do on our own. This partnership is a game changing moment for the town’s regeneration with private sector expertise and investment, with the council having an equal share. It will be a partnership with capacity to manage multi-million-pound schemes which will regenerate Harlow, create jobs and opportunities for Harlow people and future generations and boost the local economy.

"I am really looking forward to working with The Hill Group who are one of the leading developers in the country. They have an impressive track record of working in partnership with other local councils to successfully deliver major regeneration schemes and address housing shortages by building new council homes and homes for sale. We wish to replicate these successes in Harlow, and we can look ahead positively as we continue transforming our town."

Commenting on the partnership, Managing Director of The Hill Group, Tom Hill said: "We are thrilled to have formed this exciting new partnership with Harlow Council and mark the start of a strong and fruitful partnership where together we will develop sustainable new homes, invest in jobs, training opportunities, and increased social value, ensuring Harlow’s residents are at the centre of our plans.

"We are excited to bring the first sites through planning, with construction to begin in the near future. Hill has a strong track record of collaborating with local authorities to deliver large-scale regeneration, and we are committed to replicating these successes in Harlow, delivering high-quality homes, and revitalising the town centre. This collaboration is a significant step forward in Harlow's journey towards a vibrant and sustainable future, and we are honoured to be a part of it."