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Essington Parish Council Full Council Meeting held on Monday the 29th of September 2025 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 item 16 and 16a 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.
Present: Councillors, Chris Steel, Hilary Southern, James Parker, Joy Markievicz and Warren Fisher and Ken Moseley.
Also Present: Louise Tipler- Clerk and Kate Roberts RFO.
Minutes
1. Apologies – Councillors Gill Kelly, Annie Phillips and Sam Curtis.
2. Declarations of Interests- James Parker 6.1 Schedule of Payments.
3. Approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on Monday the 21st of July 2025. Proposed by Ken, seconded by Joy all in favour that the minutes were a true and accurate record.
4. Matters arising from the previous minutes- None
5. District Councillors Report – Planning was mentioned although nothing significant to report. Unitary Council Proposals must be submitted by November 2025.
6. Finance
6.1 Schedule of Payments- August/September 2025- Cage for Pharmacy window and Wasp Nest removal was agreed by the clerk under delegated authority in Consultation with the Chairman. Proposed by Warren, seconded by Hilary, all in favour.
6.2 Income and Expenditure Reports- July/August 2025 -Proposed by Chris, seconded by Warren, all in favour.
6.3 Bank Reconciliation both Accounts – July/August 2025 – Proposed by Chris, seconded by Ken, all in favour.
7. Ratify Washroom Services Contract- Proposed by Chris, seconded by James, all in favour, to continue the contract with PHS to include additional sanitary disposal and air fresheners.
8. Ratify RFO Home office Furniture costs as recommended by the Finance Committee at a cost of £306.16- Proposed by Hilary, seconded by Ken, all in favour.

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9. Ratify to adopt Pensions Policy as recommended by the Finance Committee- Councillors agreed to update the existing policy with amendments.
10. Ratify quotes for Swan Park play equipment- Councillors reviewed the quote recommended by the Management Committee and resolved to engage with Kompan subject to being successful with the UKSPF Grant.
11. Ratify quotes for Kitchen area and Archive Room- Councillors resolved to put the works out to tender, the clerk to attempt to get three necessary quotes to be tabled at the next meeting. Council proposed to move CCTV budget to enable Priority works within the Community Centre, to be carried out. Proposed by Ken, seconded by Warren, all in favour.
12. AGAR External Auditors Report- The completed AGAR report has been received and publicised, in accordance with regulation 15 (2) Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015.
13. Monthly Invoicing- Stay on Agenda
14. UKSPF Grant Fund- As discussed under item 10 Swan Park.
15. Essington Rugby Club – to agree to proposed disability access and interior alterations to the club and car park. Councillors agreed to the changes.

16. Medical Centre Lease
a) Rent Arrears- Confidential Minute. The Chairman and Clerk to liaise with the Councils Solicitor and invite the Solicitor to attend a meeting.
17. Chairman’s Report – The chairman mentioned that there had been a complaint regarding hall hire, the clerk has written a response.

18. Date of the next meeting- 27th of October 2025

19. Closure- 21.15

Signed by Louise Tipler the 2nd of October 2025.