Essington Parish Council
Full Council Meeting Announcement
Date of Announcement: 21st January 2026
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Introduction
The Full Parish Council meeting provides an opportunity for councillors to review key matters affecting the community, make decisions on financial and operational issues, and ensure transparency in governance. Your participation and input are valued as we work together to maintain and improve services for the residents of Essington.
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Notice of Meeting
Councillors are Summoned to attend the Full Parish Council Meeting on Monday, 26th January 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber.
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Exclusion of Press and Public
The Chairman will advise attendees that, in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, Section 1(2), the press and public will be excluded during any item involving confidential business. Item 9 on the agenda.
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Public Participation
A maximum of 15 minutes is allocated for public participation. Any elector of the Parish of Essington wishing to raise a question must submit a written request to the Clerk prior to the meeting, within the agenda publication period. Questions must relate to official Parish Council business listed on the agenda.
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Agenda
1. Apologies for Absence
2. Declarations of Interest
3. Approval of Minutes – Meeting held on the 15th of December 2025
4. Matters Arising from Previous Minutes
5. District Councillors’ Report
6. Finance
o 6.1 Schedule of Payments – January 2026
o 6.2 Income and Expenditure Report – December 2025
o 6.3 Bank Reconciliation (All Accounts) – December 2025
o 6.4 Approval of FRA Cost – £850.00 plus VAT
o 6.5 Approval of Peninsula H&S Support and Advisory Package
o 6.6 Appointment of New Auditor for 2025/2026 Accounts
o 6.7 Approval of New Savings Account
7. Approval of Pools Volunteer Policy
8. Chairman’s Report
9. Medical Centre Update – Confidential
10. Date of Next Meeting
11. Closure