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Unlocking a can-do attitude in Harlow

One of English local government’s youngest ever deputy leaders talks to Paul Marinko about the power of building strong relationships, getting regeneration rolling and a new town centre masterplan.

The life of most 21-year-olds probably revolves around wild parties and all-night clubbing – but not for Harlow BC councillor Dan Swords.

Having plunged into the very different world of local government when he was just 20, the Conservative councillor now finds himself as Harlow's deputy leader.

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