Minutes February 2020.pdf

Thorpe le Soken Parish Council met on 10th February 2020, with 8 councillors and 3 members of the public present. The meeting covered various topics, including:
- Concerns about the state of the high street and Station Road lights, with the Chairman advising that resurfacing will not occur until drainage system replacement is complete, and a formal letter will be written to Essex Highways regarding the lights issue.
- Discussion about vehicles parked outside Station Garage and the need to improve safety and visibility.
- Flooding issues on Tendring Road, with the Chairman requesting a surgery with the Cabinet Member and a written record of Essex Highways' lack of action on the underlying issues.
- The Chairman's report, which included updates on the Lifehouse appeal, highways drainage system replacement, and the Marjorie Wright fund.
- The Housing Trust, which is independent of the Parish Council, with 5 people expressing interest in being involved.
- Office equipment, with the council agreeing to allocate up to £1500 for a laptop and printer.
- Review of core documents and policies, including financial regulations and the Asset register.
- The playing field, with a potential transfer of ownership from Mr Ryan to the Parish Council if they support his application to increase housing on Frinton Road.
- Correspondence and planning, with no objections raised.