Thorp Arch Parish Council

The Parish Council have purchased a new bench which is located next to the bus stop by The Pax. We hope you enjoy sitting on it whilst waiting for the bus or taking a rest whilst walking through the village!

The census is coming! By taking part, you can help inform decisions about services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport. Visit www.census.gov.uk

Works to the bridge that commenced in the summer of 2020 will now recommence in mid- June, when the contractor will return to continue repairing areas of scour. Please see our website www.thorp-arch.org.uk/Latest_News_16892.aspx

The British Library has submitted a planning application to develop further their site between Thorp Arch and Boston Spa. The plans include upgrading office accommodation for the 550 staff who work on the site while also improving public access so that many more people from the community can explore their collections through tours, curated displays and the Reading Room, along with a new restaurant and café. The library welcomes any feedback on the plans. Please visit: www.bl.uk/projects/bostonspa-plans to find out more about the proposed development and share your feedback by 3rd March. If you would like to speak to someone directly, please contact Senior Planner, Emma Winter on tel. (0113) 2031073, or email emma. winter@carterjonas.co.uk.

The Chartford Homes/Homes England application (18/07278/FU) for 26 dwellings continues on site. The development is well underway with almost all homes now built. Completion date for the site is expected to be March/April 2021. Homes England/Lovells (17/07970 for 119 houses). Ongoing discussions and consultation by Cllrs and local residents continue with Lovell Homes. It is expected that development will commence in the early part of this year. Parish Cllrs are in discussions with the Ministry of Justice Estates (HMP Wealstun) and Highways regarding community issues relating to the cycle path.

Thorp Arch needs you! We are still looking for volunteers to help keep the village looking good all year round. If you think you could lend a hand now and again or just want to find out what it might involve then we would love to hear from you. Even something small like watering plants would be helpful. Please get in touch with any of Councillor or contact clerk@thorp-arch.or.uk

For advice or guidance on restrictions during the national lockdown - www.gov.uk/coronavirus

One crime reported for December, a burglary on Northfields.

The Parish Council now produce their own electronic Newsletter. This can be accessed via our website: www.thorp-arch.org.uk If you would like to receive the newsletter and other information directly from the us, then please sign up via the website. The Newsletter sign up box can be found on the Homepage.

The next meeting will be held remotely on Monday 8th March 2021 7-9pm. If you would like to join the meeting, please contact the Clerk on clerk@thorp-arch.org.uk.