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Essington Parish Council
Management Meeting held on Monday the 16th of February 2026 at 7pm in the Council Chamber. 
Exclusion of the press and public: The Chairman to inform any members of the Public or Press that in view of confidential business to be transacted in items 14 & 15 that they are excluded in accordance with the Public Bodies (admission to meetings) Act 1960 Section 1 (2).
Public and Press Participation Maximum of 15 minutes- Any Elector of the Parish of Essington may raise a question by prior request in writing to the clerk within the period of publication of the agenda and the meeting itself, on any issue relating to Official Parish Council Business, as set out on the agenda.
Minutes

Public Participation 15 minutes – No public participation took place.

Present:

Cllrs. Chris Steel (Chair), Warren Fisher, James Parker, Ken Moseley, Gill Kelly & Joy Markiewicz

Also Present:

Joe Yates (Admin Assistant)

1) Apologies - Hilary Southern-Dibble
2) Declarations of Interest – Gill Kelly, item No. 9
3) Approval of the last meeting minutes, 19th of January 2026 – Proposed by Ken, seconded by Joy, all in favour that the minutes were a true and accurate record.
4) Matters Arising from the last meetings minutes – No matters arising.

5) ECC  
a. Community Centre – CCTV – To remain on Agenda until April 2026
b. FRA- The Fire risk assessment is booked for the 5th of March
c Car Park- Pothole – We will seek to get the pothole repaired as soon as possible.
d. ID Cards all associated members of EPC. – ID cards for all Cllrs and Bailiffs to be printed. WF to liaise with District Council.
e. Tree Maintenance Regime – Maps to be sent to the Contractor for all areas based on a 5-year rota.
f. Tree Policy- To remain on agenda, combine E & F together.
g. Car Park Alleged accident Update. – Advise and settle, ratify at Full Council.
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h. Community Newsletter – Stay on agenda.
i. Ezz Fest- Update – Insurers have asked for a full event management plan.
j. Solar Farm – To remain on agenda.
k. Flag- Bryn’s Beacon – 2 flags to be ordered – Ratify at Full Council.
6) Broad Lane – Overhanging trees have been removed from the pavement – To remain on agenda.
7) Westcroft - Fingerpost name boards need to be replaced.
8) Wyrley Juniors/Teddy Bears – Land titles have been checked, and the trees are not the responsibility of Essington Parish Council, reply to Teddy Bears.
9) Kelly Tots – Gill to look at the reply from Secom.
10) 1911 Café
a.) Additional Space – The Council will prepare an Addendum for the additional space and explore having a water supply fitted. Decorating to be carried out by 1911.
b.) Ventilation -Obtain 3 quotes for kitchen extraction.
11) Swan Park - Park is now open, the groundwork will be done as soon as the weather permits.
a) Gate Access from Steadings Estate- Letter has been sent to the homeowner waiting for a response after 14 days, if there is no response another letter to be sent the homeowner.
12) Essington Pools- Fairy posts have been installed, new fish have been stocked, new bench has been installed, and the drone survey has started.
13) ERUFC
a) Pitch Fencing-Clarify what fencing is required. To remain on the agenda.
b) Outdoor Electricity Supply- Quote – Proposed by Chris, seconded by Gill, all in favour, to be ratified at Full Council.
14) Medical Centre- Closed Session- Agree new Lease by May, remain on agenda.
15) Land Titles- Closed Session-
16) Date of the next meeting – 23rd of March 2026
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17) Closure- 20.36pm.

Signed by Joe Yates 6th of March 2026