Housekeeping: The chair pointed out to everyone where the fire exit was in case of a fire and where the toilets were. Also explaining that members of the public would have their opportunity to speak on any topic, during public question time. Public Question Time: It was asked whether we could contact County Highways about the lack of white lines in the middle of the roads around the parish. It has become apparent that there are a very high number of vehicles using these roads(information gained through the use of the speed indicator device) Clerk will contact Highways. It was asked if the Drainage Board could be contacted about the ditches at Gawbridge from Fishbrook. The drainage board have carried out some work but not this section and as this causes flooding on the corner at Gawbridge it is important that this work is carried out annually. Clerk has already spoken to the drainage board but will chase them up. It was also asked whether a response had been received regarding the Tree Preservation order on the orchard at Stembridge and the Gypsy site at Gawbridge. A response had been received regarding the TPO but not the Gawbridge site. Brian Harris thanked the Parish Councillors for all they do for the parish and praised how good the Christmas tree looked as well as the star on the church tower and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. As the Parish Councils lights weren’t used on the tree it was suggested that perhaps they be used around the Church Rooms. Adrian Wills is in process of talking and making another lottery bid for the heritage work for the parish. This is to open up what we have here within the parish, perhaps blue plaques on some of the buildings, some permanent structures, boards etc, and would the Parish Council support it. Present: Mrs L Langford(Chair), Miss S Brooks, Miss C Paul, Mrs P Warren, Messrs P Carpenter, K Cox, N Frost and P Loxston. 1. Apologies for Absence: Mrs T Burnett, Messrs C Aplin, R Dowdeswell and Cllr Stanton. 2. Declarations of Interests: Cllrs Carpenter and Brooks regarding planning application at Oakwood Lodge. 3. Confirmation of previous minutes: Minutes for the 6 th November 2019 were agreed and duly signed. 4. Cheques: Cllrs approved the following cheques. Miss S Brooks - £1600.00 – Cemetery grasscutting. Mrs S Potepa - £1475.00 – Three month’s salary.

Parish Council Meeting 4th December 2019.

5. Planning: Cllr Carpenter left the room. Cllrs resolved to approve the planning applications for the erection of a porch at Oakwood Lodge, Kingsbury Episcopi. And the alterations and erection of single storey infill extension to south of dwellinghouse and the erection of a porch at Crate Cottage, Folly Road, Kingsbury Episcopi. 6. Time Travellers request for funding: Following on from Adrian’s talk during PQT cllrs were in favour of supporting the project but would need costings before approving funds. Adrian would come back to the Council at a later date. 7. Somerset Village of the Year 2018:.Cllr Paul had made some enquiries regarding the signs stating ‘Village of the Year 2018’ As this was for Kingsbury Episcopi, there would only need to be three signs, which could be placed below the existing village name signs and the approximate cost of the signs were £40, it was therefore resolved to purchase them. It was asked how the plans were going for the sensory garden. As 2020 is the year of the tree perhaps that could be incorporated in it and a suggestion was also made regarding making Ecobricks, which uses up plastics. 8. Church Clock: A response had been received from the PCC regarding the trees. Some minor works were going to be carried out on the trees because of overhanging the paths but the actual height of the trees were not going to be reduced. With regards to the funding for the auto-regulation of the church clock, cllrs agreed that the invoice for the work would now go through the Parish Council and the VAT reclaimed. 9. SSAFA: One meeting has already been held and it was suggested that this be placed on the February agenda after their next meeting when more details would be available. 10.Footpaths and Bridleways: Nothing to report. 11.Highway Matters: Cllr Loxston reported to cllrs that there was a large pothole/crater on burrow hill and that a cyclist had been seriously injured and taken to hospital by ambulance and also several cars had been damaged. Apparently the pothole has been reported to highways several days ago but no repair has been carried out. Clerk would chase it up again. Clerk to report the blocked drain at the junction of Pulpittsway. With regards to finding a ‘Chapter 8 working on the highway’ qualified person, no feedback from social media, clerk would now place an article in the Parrett Talk. At present the Parish Ranger is helping to put the Speed Indicator Device up around the parish. 12.Date and time of next meeting: As previously agreed the next meeting would be held on the 8 th January 2020 at 8pm.

Kingsbury Episcopi Parish Councillors Chris Aplin Higher Burrow Farm, Kingsbury Episcopi. chris@ocmis.com 01460 241436 Sally Brooks Southways, Silver Street, Kingsbury Episcopi. sallyannbrooks@tiscali.co.uk 01935 824612 Tracey Burnett, Rose Villa, Lower Burrow steves-windscreen@btconnect.com 01460 242347 Paul Carpenter,Oakwood Cottage, West End, K.E. pcarpenter49@gmail.com 01935 825470 Kevin Cox The Bungalow, Stembridge. coxykev@yahoo.co.uk 01460 249139 Richard Dowdeswell Mallow Cross, West Lambrook. richard@loudandbow.com 01460 242429 Nick Frost, The Old Rising Sun, Thorney. nick@frostline.org.uk 01458 240994 Lorraine Langford- Willowood, Stembridge. lglangford@icloud.com 01460 241188 Peter Loxston, Oak Cottage, Burrow Way pete@loxston.co.uk 07970 275756 ClarePaul Tuppence House, Stembridge, clarepaull@gmail.com 01460 241895 PaulineWarren Hill House, Stembrdge. paulinewarren3@hotmail.com 01460 240092 Parish clerk Sarah Potepa, Hayes Farm, Silver Street, East Lambrook, TA13 5HW Kingsbury-Episcopi.pc@hotmail.com 01460 242369 County Councillor Clare Paull- as above. District Councillor Mike Stanton - mike.stanton@southsomerset.gov.uk Click HERE for Councillors Register of interests forms.