Management Meeting
Agenda
Essington Parish Council
Date of Announcement the 14th of January 2026
All Councillors are summoned to attend a Management Meeting to be held on Monday the 19TH of January 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.
Public Participation 15 minutes.
Agenda
1) Apologies
2) Declarations of Interest
3) Approval of the last meeting minutes, 17th of November 2025
4) Matters Arising from the last meetings minutes
5) ECC
a. Community Centre Hall – Alarm and CCTV
b. FRA-Quote
c Electricity Meters and Sub-Meters Works
d. War Monument
e. Tree Maintenance Regime
f. Tree Policy
g. Car Park Alleged accident
h. Community Newsletter
i. Ezz Fest
j. Celebration in the Community
k. Solar Farm
l. Member ID Cards
m. Hall Hire Charity Event
Minutes
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Management Meeting Minutes
Monday the 19th of January 2026 – 7:00pm
Council Chamber
Councillors were duly summoned to attend the meeting.
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Public Participation – 15 minutes the chairman in formed members present that the Council would enter closed session for items 14 & 15 in accordance with the relevant legislation.
No public participation took place.
Present
Cllrs. Chris Steel (Chair), Hilary Southern Dibble (Vice Chair), Warren Fisher,
James Parker, Annie Phillips, Ken Moseley & Joy Markiewicz.
Also, Present
Louise Tipler (Clerk), Joe Yates (Admin Assistant)
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Minutes
1) Apologies
Cllr. Gill Kelly.
2) Declarations of Interest
None.
3) Approval of the Minutes – 17th November 2025
Proposed by Joy, seconded by Hilary. All in favour that the minutes were a true and accurate record.
4) Matters Arising
No matters arising.
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5) ECC
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a. Community Centre Hall – Alarm & CCTV
Alarm installed; some issues noted. Suggested adding signage to indicate alarm status before setting.
b. FRA – Quote
Quote received; to be ratified at Full Council.
c. Electricity Meters & Sub Meters Works
Work scheduled for Sunday 22nd February 2026.
d. War Monument
Remove from agenda until April 2026.
e. Tree Maintenance Regime
Three quotes required – remain on agenda.
f. Tree Policy
Remain on agenda.
g. Car Park – Alleged Accident
Clerk to ensure repairs are carried out and gates secured. No further correspondence from insurance company.
h. Community Newsletter
Remain on agenda.
i. Ezz Fest
Remain on agenda.
j. Celebration in the Community
Council informed that arrangements are complete. Invitations reviewed; additional organisations to be added to the guest list.
k. Solar Farm
No further notifications or developments received.
l. Member ID Cards
Clerk awaiting a photo to issue an ID card for the new Pools Bailiff.
m. Hall Hire – Charity Event
Hall hire charge of £150.00 to be paid to the chosen charity. To be ratified at Full Council.
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6) Broad Lane
Ken to report obstructing trees on the public footpath to County Council Highways.
7) Westcroft
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Nothing to report.
8) Wyrley Juniors / Teddy Bears
Tree Warden James visited Teddy Bears Nursery. Trees overhanging the play area do not appear to be on Parish Council land. Clerk to check the lease for responsibility.
9) Kelly Tots
Remain on agenda.
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10) 1911 Café
a. Additional Space
Clerk to draft a licence for the bar area for discussion at the next Management Meeting.
Repairs previously requested by the Café appear to have been completed.
b. Ventilation
Remain on agenda.
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11) Swan Park
Ground has deep ruts due to plant vehicles accessing the area. Clerk to contact BG Grounds to level the site.
a. Gate Access from Steadings Estate
Clerk to contact homeowner who has installed an access gate from their garden onto the park.
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12) Essington Pools
James to meet with a County Council Officer regarding changes to the Fairy Garden.
Council noted the draft Volunteer Health & Safety Policy prepared by Warren.
To be added to Full Council agenda for ratification.
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13) ERUFC – Pitch Fencing
Council unaware of any restrictions on fencing type. Clerk to write to the club requesting details of the fencing they are considering.
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14) Medical Centre – Closed Session
Council considered recent correspondence and agreed to consult the Council’s solicitor and arrange a meeting with the tenant.
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15) Land Titles – Closed Session
Remain on agenda.
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Closure
Meeting closed at 20:37pm.
Signed:
Louise Tipler – Clerk
10th February 2026
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