Full Council
Agenda
Essington Parish Council
Full Council Meeting Announcement
Date of Announcement: 23rd of February 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 the 23rd of February 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 8 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 26th of January 2026
4. Matters Arising from Previous Minutes
5. District Councillors’ Report
6. Finance
6.1 Schedule of Payments – February 2026
6.2 Income and Expenditure Report – January 2025
6.3 Bank Reconciliation (All Accounts) – January 2025
6.4 Approve payment of the Wolverhampton Tree Services invoice from the Tree Maintenance Earmarked Reserve
6.5 Approve the 2026–27 Budget
6.6 Approve the 2026–27 Precept
6.7 Approve payment of the Wolverhampton Tree Services invoice from the Tree Maintenance Earmarked Reserve
6.8 Approve the Earmarked Reserves Balances and Policy
6.9 Approve the Updated Pension Policy
6.10 Agree to Find a Tender Service Data Sharing Agreement
6.11 Approve using the Swan Park Playing Field Earmarked Reserve and Preschool Grant Earmarked Reserve towards the Kompan invoice
6.12 Ratify SWR Quote for radiator Thermostats to be fitted in the Council Chamber £541.67 Plus Vat
6.13 Ratify the cost of 2x Flags ECC and Bryn’s Beacon £91.67 each Plus Vat (delivery cost may vary slightly)
6.14 Ratify MD Quote for Outdoor Electricity supply at ERUFC. £1196.00 Plus Vat
6.15 Ratify to Reimburse Cllr Chris Steel £64.99 for payment of the Council’s Norton Anti-Virus and Protection
6.16 Ratify to Reimburse Clerk for Eye Test and Glasses in line with the Council’s Health and Safety Policy £25.00 towards Eye Test £75 towards Glasses. £100.00 Total
6.17 Ratify to Reimburse the Clerk £33.50 for the purchase of Tablecloths and Bunting for CITC
7. Chairman’s Report
8. Medical Centre Update – Confidential
9. Date of Next Meeting-
10. Closure
Minutes
Essington Parish Council
Full Council Meeting Minutes EP964
Date of Meeting 23rd of February 2026
Councillors were Summoned to attend the Full Parish Council Meeting on Monday the 23rd of February 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber.
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Exclusion of Press and Public
The Chairman advised attendees that, in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, Section 1(2), the press and public would be excluded during any item involving confidential business. Item 8 on the agenda.
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Public Participation
No Public or Press were in attendance
Present: Cllrs Chris Steel, Hilary Southern Dibble, Warren Fisher, Gill Kelly, James Parker and Joy Markiewizc.
Also Present: Louise Tipler Clerk
Minutes
1. Apologies for Absence- Cllrs Annie Phillips and Ken Moseley
2. Declarations of Interest- James Parker Item 6.1 and 6.12
3. Approval of Minutes – Meeting held on the 26th of January 2026- Proposed by Chris, seconded by James, all in favour that the minutes were a true and accurate record.
4. Matters Arising from Previous Minutes- None
5. District Councillors’ Report- Nothing significant to report.
6. Finance
6.1 Schedule of Payments February 2026- Proposed by Warren, seconded by Chris, all in favour.
6.2 Income and Expenditure Report January 2026 -Proposed by Chris seconded by Warren, all in favour.
EP965
6.3 Bank Reconciliation (All Accounts) January 2026- Proposed by Warren seconded by Chris, all in favour.
6.4 Approve payment of the Wolverhampton Tree Services invoice from the Tree Maintenance Earmarked Reserve-Proposed by Warren, seconded by Chris, all in favour.
6.5 Approve the 2026–27 Budget- Proposed by Hilary, seconded by Joy, all in favour.
6.6 Approve the 2026–27 Precept- Proposed by Chris, seconded by James, all in favour.
6.7 Approve payment of the Wolverhampton Tree Services invoice from the Tree Maintenance Earmarked Reserve- Approved under item 6.4 due to duplication.
6.8 Approve the Earmarked Reserves Balances and Policy- Proposed by Warren, seconded by Hilary, all in favour.
6.9 Approve the Updated Pension Policy- Proposed by Chris, seconded by Warren, all in favour.
6.10 Agree to Find a Tender Service Data Sharing Agreement- Proposed by Warren, seconded by Chris, all in favour.
6.11 Approve using the Swan Park Playing Field Earmarked Reserve and Preschool Grant Earmarked Reserve towards the Kompan invoice- Proposed by Gill, seconded by Chris, all in favour.
6.12 Ratify SWR Quote for radiator Thermostats to be fitted in the Council Chamber £541.67 Plus Vat- Proposed by Warren, seconded by Chris, all in favour.
6.13 Ratify the cost of 2x Flags ECC and Bryn’s Beacon £91.67 each Plus Vat (delivery cost may vary slightly) Proposed by Hilary, seconded by Joy, all in favour.
6.14 Ratify MD Quote for Outdoor Electricity supply at ERUFC. £1196.00 Plus Vat- Proposed by Chris, seconded by Gill, all in favour.
6.15 Ratify to Reimburse Cllr Chris Steel £64.99 for payment of the Council’s Norton Anti-Virus and Protection – Proposed by Gill, seconded by Hilary, all in favour.
6.16 Ratify to Reimburse Clerk for Eye Test and Glasses in line with the Council’s Health and Safety Policy £25.00 towards Eye Test £75 towards Glasses. £100.00 Total- Proposed by Joy, seconded by Gill, all in favour.
6.17 Ratify to Reimburse the Clerk £33.50 for the purchase of Tablecloths and Bunting for CITC- Proposed by Joy, seconded by Gill, all in favour.
7. Chairman’s Report- Nothing significant to report currently.
8. Medical Centre Update – Confidential- The Medical Centre Solicitors are liaising with the Councils Solicitors.
9. Date of Next Meeting- 23rd of March 2026.
10. Closure- 19.54