Shadow Secretary for Energy and Climate Change Greg Clark MP toured the Newhall development, Harlow, yesterday (Tuesday, February 9).

Accompanied by prospective Harlow Conservative MP Robert Halfon, Mr Clark was shown how the development features energy-saving initiatives and is built with the local habitat in mind.

Mr Halfon, who will contest the Harlow seat which includes Hastingwood, Nazeing, Roydon and Sheering at the general election, said: "I was pleased to come with Greg Clark today to meet the Moen Brothers who are behind the development. They have a vision for Newhall and for Harlow which is quite remarkable.

"I wanted to show Greg the ground-breaking and sustainable housebuilding project.

"Newhall is a great example of this. The care that has been taken in building sustainable materials for the houses, including energy-saving measures, is excellent. 

"Similarly, the placing of reed beds and the efforts made to preserve natural habitat, including a preponderance of great crested newts, shows just how dedicated Newhall is in developing in harmony with local habitat."

Mr Halfon added: "Newhall is a place that Harlow will be proud of for decades to come. I am looking forward to the development of the rest of the site."

Greg Clark MP said: “I was delighted to come to Newhall today to meet Jon and William Moen, who are behind the development. 

“Creating buildings that use energy efficiently helps residents save money, reduces our dependence on imported fuel and is good for the environment.

“Newhall combines striking architecture with a focus on sustainable buildings.
It is a place that is attracting national attention and I am grateful to Robert Halfon for inviting me to see it for myself.”

by Robert Halfon - www.roberthalfon.blogspot.com