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