Full Council
Agenda
Essington Parish Council
Full Council Meeting Agenda
Date: Monday,24th November 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Council Chamber
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.
Notice of Meeting
Councillors are hereby summoned to attend the Full Parish Council Meeting on Monday, 24th November 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber.
Exclusion of Press and Public
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. This applies to items 9, 10, 11 & 12 on the agenda.
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.
Agenda
1. Apologies for Absence
2. Declarations of Interest
3. Approval of Minutes – Meeting held on 27th October 2025
4. Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes
5. District Councillors’ Report
6. Finance
* 6.1 Schedule of Payments – November 2025
* 6.2 Income and Expenditure Report – October 2025
* 6.3 Bank Reconciliation (All Accounts) – October 2025
7. Ratify Engagement with a New Auditor for 2026/27
8. FOE Grant Application
9. Community Centre Bookings
10. Salary Review
11. 1911 Café – Confidential
12. Medical Centre Update – Confidential
13. Date of the Next Meeting
14. Closure
Minutes
Essington Parish Council EP958
Essington Parish Council Full Council Meeting held on Monday the 24th of November 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 at item 9,10,11, & 12 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-Dibble, Gill Kelly, James Parker, Joy Markievicz, Ken Moseley and Warren Fisher & Annie Phillips.
Also Present: Louise Tipler- Clerk
Minutes
1. Apologies – None
2. Declarations of Interests- None
3. Approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 27th of October 2025. Proposed by Hilary, 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 – Local Government Reorganisation was mentioned District Council have submitted their proposal for the new unitary Council. South Staffs Council have reduced its housing supply projection estimating 754 dwellings over the next five years. No further details have been received regarding the Solar Farm.
6. Finance
6.1 Schedule of Payments – November 2025. Approved, proposed by Chris, seconded by Hilary, all in favour.
6.2 Income and Expenditure Report – September 2025. Approved, proposed by Chris, seconded by Joy, all in favour.
6.3 Bank Reconciliation both Accounts – September 2025. Approved, proposed by Chris, seconded by Ken, all in favour.
7. Ratify to Engage with a new Auditor 2026/27. Councillors resolved to seek a new Internal Auditor for 2026/27, proposed by Warren, seconded by Hilary, all in favour.
8. FOE Grant Application- The Council are unable to offer a grant currently due to restrictions in the Council’s grants policy. The Council will consider a resubmission of the application in April 2026.
EP959
9. Community Centre Bookings- Council discussed correspondence received and resolved to respond with a letter offering a reasonable compromise, outlining our terms.
10. Salary Review- An annual review of the Staff salaries – Council reviewed the staff salaries and resolved to accept the annual increase in line with the recommended annual increment set out by the NJC for Local Government Services, Proposed by Gill, seconded by Warren, all in favour.
11. 1911 Café – The café have received their alcohol licence, a new draft license for the additional space will need to be drawn up in the new year.
a) Rent Arrears – Confidential Minute. No further update, clerk to draft a letter– stay on the agenda.
12. Date of the next meeting – 15th of December 2025.
13. Closure – 20.11
Signed by Louise Tipler Clerk 27th of November 2025.