Thorp Arch Parish Council

Thorp Arch News - Oct 2020

Speeding Vehicles in Thorp Arch

The Parish Council continues to be concerned about speeding vehicles in the village. Despite their efforts to slow traffic with the purchase of two speed indication devices (SIDs), speeding remains a problem. Cllr Nicola Midgely has been regularly collating data downloaded from the SIDs. The data provides evidence of the excessive speeds some vehicles travel through the village at. The data shows that there is a significant problem on Church Causeway with around 80% or more of vehicles speeding.

Councillors have written to Leeds City Council with a view to exploring additional traffic calming measures and improved signage within the Parish. Please see the website to view data tables for Church Causeway and Walton Road.

Housing Developments

The Chartford Homes/Homes England application (18/07278/FU) for 26 dwellings continues on site. The development is well underway with four homes now occupied. 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 2021. Parish Cllrs are in discussions with Ministry of Justice Estates (HMP Wealstun) regarding community issues relating to the cycle path.

Thorp Arch needs you!

We are still looking for volunteers to help 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 your Parish Councillors or contact clerk@thorp-arch.org.uk

Coronavirus in Leeds – Tier 2 High

The rules in Leeds changed on 14th October. If you live in Leeds it is now against the law to: Have guests inside your home

Go inside someone else’s home (in or outside of Leeds)

Meet people you do not live with inside any other indoor venue, such as a pub, cafe or restaurant (in or outside of Leeds)

Meet with more than 5 other people outside

If you do not follow these rules you will be breaking the law and could be fined. In some circumstances it is not illegal. For further information including exemptions, please see the local government website: www.leeds.gov. uk/coronavirus/local-rules

You can still meet up to 5 other people outside, including in a private garden but you should stay 2 metres apart. Please protect yourself and protect our community. If you have symptoms, book a free test at www.gov.uk/get-coronavirustest If you have a positive test, remember to isolate.

Police Report

Two crimes reported for September: An incident of harassment via a messaging app, suspect identified. Theft of motorcycle stolen from a farm premises on Moor Lane.

Register for a community alert: For daily crime updates in your area please register for community alert. Here you will receive updates about crime in your area, and crime prevention advice. Visit www.wypcommunityalert.co.uk

Newsletter Sign Up

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.

Date of Next Parish Council Meeting

The next meeting will be held remotely on Monday 9th November 2020 – 7pm to 9pm. If you would like to join the meeting, please contact the Clerk on clerk@thorp-arch.org.uk