Present:    Bill Jenkin (chairman), Bill Lanfear, Harry Boyd,
                Clive Norden,  Lynne Jackson, Di Brown and 6 parishioners

Apologies:    There were no apologies for absence.

Minutes:    The minutes of the meeting held on 18 March 2009 were read, approved and signed as a true record of proceedings.

Chairman’s report:    Before reporting on the year’s events, the chairman mentioned the recent death of Colin Rosser, a past chairman, who had been such a stalwart of the village in so many ways with thoughts to Yvonne and family.   As far as the past year was concerned little had been accomplished, albeit not through lack of trying.   The projects for affordable housing, the mobile post office, allotment provision and a play area had all come to a halt but the parish was now the owner of the telephone kiosk in Lower Sevenhampton.   A proposed emergency plan for the parish was in the early stages of implementation.   Clive Norden joined the council during the year and with the prospect of the local elections next the younger generation in the parish would have to be galvanised in order to keep the parish council as a going concern or lose our independence.  

Question time: Roger Gibson brought up the subject of the footbridge over the ford – the clerk to find out the present position as far as inspection by Highways is concerned.   It was suggested a metal plate could be laid down in case the footpath was closed to allow pedestrian access up the hill.   Val Smith asked that Miss Barnard’s seat along Gassons be repaired.   The chairman to speak to Brian Babbage about the Deer Park sign.  The clerk to contact Thames Water regarding the stop tap cover which had appeared by the telephone kiosk in Brockhampton as it was in a dangerous position on the road.

As there were no further questions the chairman closed the meeting.