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More Award Success for Yateley! It has been a remarkable few weeks for Yateley. Following our success in being named Hampshire Village of the Year 2026, we are delighted to share that, for the second year running, Yateley has been recognised in the South & South East in Bloom Awards. We are proud to have…

We are delighted to share that Yateley has been awarded Hampshire & Isle of Wight Village of the Year! Sharing first place with another outstanding community, this achievement recognises the incredible people, groups and organisations that make Yateley such a vibrant, welcoming and successful place to live. As if that wasn’t enough, Yateley was also…

We are reviewing the Darby Green Centre to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the local community, both now and in the future. Your feedback will help the Council identify priorities for future investment and inform decisions about the centre’s development. We have created a short survey to collect feedback from hirers and the wider…

We are incredibly excited to announce that we have been accredited with the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Gold Award! Yateley Town Council is only the second town or parish council in Hampshire to be awarded Gold. Description of the Gold Award from the NALC website: “The prestigious Gold Award signifies that a council…

We currently have one Councillor Vacancy. Please find the application form below. To find out more, please contact Julie Routley, Town Clerk on office@yateley-tc.gov.uk or phone 01252 872198 Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 16:00. You can view the original notice by clicking here. Applications for the Councillor vacancy must be received by 17:00 on…

We are excited to announce that we will be providing free one day fishing permits for children 15 and under accompanied by an adult during the summer holidays in the Hospital Pond at Wyndhams. Pop along to Yateley Angling, The Parade, GU46 7UN to book your free permit. This offer is available from 22nd July until 1st September.…

🌟 Mayor’s Charity Announcement – Supporting Local Food Provision 🌟 We are pleased to share that the Yateley Town Mayor, Cllr Graham Cockarill, has chosen two fantastic local organisations as his nominated charities for the 2026/27 civic year: 🍎 Darby Green Community Larder👉 Learn more: Foodbanks and pantries – Darby Green Community Larder 🛒 Yateley Community Pantry👉 Visit their page: Yateley Community Pantry Both…

Yateley Town Council is continuing its programme of pond management works to improve biodiversity across its sites. A recent site visit by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Amphibian Group found that Yateley Green Pond currently has very little aquatic life and no evidence of amphibians this year. This is a concern, as ponds like…

On Saturday 6th June 2026, Yateley Town Council bestowed upon Dennis Thatcher, WWII veteran, the Honorary Freedom of the Town during his 100th birthday celebrations at The Royal Oak. The celebrations were organised by the Yateley & Hawley branch of the Royal British Legion where MP for Northeast Hampshire, Alex Brewer, attended along with Acting…

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our public consultations on the Churchill Crescent Play Area refurbishment. Your feedback has been invaluable in helping shape the final design. We’d especially like to thank all those who voted at the May Fayre – particularly our younger residents, who did a fantastic job choosing…

We are delighted to share that Julie Routley, Town Clerk, has been awarded Fellow status by the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC), the highest level of professional membership. This recognises significant experience, qualifications and a strong commitment to professional standards in local government. The Council congratulates Julie on this fantastic achievement.

Refurbishment of the Churchill Crescent Play Area Excitingly, we now have two potential options and would like your opinions! Please click on the link below to access the new survey. We have put photos of the potential options on the survey and below. Please feel free to forward the survey on to friends and family.…

Government announces changes to Hampshire’s local councils – What it means for Yateley Today the Government confirmed plans to reorganise local government across Hampshire. From April 2028, the current two‑tier system (Hampshire County Council + district/borough councils) will be replaced by new unitary authorities. 👉 Hart District Council will join with Basingstoke & Deane and Rushmoor to form a…

Please see below some more photos from the Annual Town Meeting of Electors! You can see the list of Mayor’s Awards winners here and view the meeting documents here.

Below is a list of all the people presented with a Mayor’s Award at the Annual Town Meeting of Electors 2026, along with their full nomination. Photos of the presentations can be found at the bottom of the page. A very special mention to Adrian Collett, who was presented with a Gold Award. “For more…

🎉 Celebrating 25 Years of Service – Congratulations, Maureen! 🎉 This week at our Full Council Meeting, we were delighted to present Maureen Daws with a Long Service Certificate in recognition of an incredible 25 years of dedication to Yateley Town Council. Over the years, Maureen has been a constant source of support, knowledge and kindness in the Council Office. As Maureen said herself, “working…

We have been informed that, due to challenges in the used clothes sector, the Salvation Army are unfortunately removing many of the clothes banks in Hart, including the one in our Monteagle car park (near Waitrose) on or after 12th March 2026. There will still be a bank at Morrisons in Fleet, we will let…

🏀We are delighted to introduce our new Basketball Membership!🏀 Now that we are able to accept basketball bookings and are confident that the system will not allow tennis and basketball to be booked at the same time, we have added a Basketball Membership, which is £80 per year. For more information and to purchase the…

We will be refurbishing Churchill Crescent Play Area in 2026 and would love to hear your views. Please take this short survey to let us know your thoughts. Or Click Here Paper copies can also be supplied by popping into the Council offices on Yateley Green.

We are hoping to launch Free Park Tennis in April or May and we need activators to run the sessions. What is Free Park Tennis? A little bit like Parkrun! Park Tennis is a free session usually held at 10:00 on a Saturday or Sunday, and you don’t need a partner, or even a tennis…

Berkeley Homes have shared a recording of their presentation from the meeting on 27th January 2026. Please also see the minutes and other documentation on our Full Town Council meeting page. Site access plan: Site Access DrawingDownload If you have any questions please email FirgroveHeath@berkeleygroup.co.uk https://youtu.be/XYbDIUL-NJ0

New Accessible Picnic Bench Installed! We’re delighted to share that a brand-new accessible picnic bench with wheelchair access has been installed at Frogmore Play Area. This fantastic addition was kindly donated by the Yateley & District Lions, and we are incredibly grateful for their support to our community  Come along and try it out on your next visit!

Mayor’s Community Awards 2026- Nominations Now Open! Do you know someone who has had a positive impact on the community in Yateley? The Mayor’s Community Awards 2026 are now open for nominations! The deadline for nominations is Friday 20th February 2026 at 5pm. The Mayor’s Community Awards are open to individuals who have gone above…

We have seen some big changes to the tennis courts over the past year or so! At the end of 2024, we installed the new gate with key pad and migrated over to the LTA’s booking provider, Clubspark. In September, we installed new LED floodlights, allowing people to use the courts from 5:30 to 21:00…

We hope you have a lovely Christmas and New Year. Below are some useful numbers if you need help. The Samaritans: 116 123 Hampshire Domestic Abuse Advice Line: 0330 0533 630 National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000247 Galop (National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse helpline): 0800 9995428 Men’s Advice Line (for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse):…

Enhanced Facilities for Everyone! Yateley Town Council is thrilled to announce that the public toilets upgrade is now complete — and the facilities are better than ever! Three modern, self-contained toilets Baby changing facilities in every unit For the first time: a fully accessible toilet — making Yateley Green more inclusive for everyone Opening Hours:…

We are very excited to announce that we will be giving away a festive hamper to one lucky winner! Prize draw entries will close on Monday 15th December. To enter, all you need to do is subscribe to our mailing list or follow our brand new WhatsApp channel, or for two entries to the draw,…

Please see below a video and photos of the two-minute silence and wreath-laying at the War Memorial on Tuesday 11th November 2025. Thank you to the Yateley and Hawley branch of the Royal British Legion, Newlands Primary School, Newlands Early Years, Hart North Police and St Peter’s Church. https://youtu.be/ttI7g3MmEG0

There will be a small wreath-laying service at the War Memorial today and possibly some disruption to the flow of traffic there. Those of us staying in the office will also be observing the two-minute silence at 11:00, so please bear this in mind if you plan on popping in or calling us this morning.…

Below are some photos and videos of Remembrance Sunday 2025, including the Roll of Honour for Yateley.

Just a quick reminder about timing for Sunday 9th November. More information is available on our dedicated page Remembrance Sunday. 10:00 Service at St Barnabas 14:30 Remembrance service at St Swithin’s Church (limited space) 15:10 (approx) Parade to War Memorial 15:30 (approx) Act of Remembrance Service and wreath laying There will also be a wreath…

Thank you very much to all who came to our Community Climate Forum meeting last week. The video and slides can now be found on our dedicated page Community Climate Forum. The next meeting will be on Monday 26th January 2026! If you or someone you know has completed a project where reducing the impact…

We have been asked to share the information below about Exercise Titan Storm. Exercise Titan StormDownload

The Town and Country Planning Association is launching a new suite of Community Planning Guides on 21 October from 7-8pm in a free webinar! These resources showcase to what community groups are doing to tackle the effects of climate change, including flood risk, overheating and retrofit. They aim to show what is possible and provide…

We are incredibly pleased to announce that we have been awarded the Local Council Award Scheme- Silver Award by the National Association of Local Councils. The Silver Award shows that we have good practices in governance, community engagement, and council improvement and that we go above and beyond our legal obligations, lead our community, and…

The Darby Green Craft Fayre is almost upon us! The fayre will be held at the Darby Green Centre (map below) from 12:30 to 15:30 on Saturday 27th September. We are incredibly excited about hosting a range of local crafters. Stallholders are currently: Pia’s Wicks Stained Glass Designs A Resin to Celebrate Mirkat CJ Treats…

The tennis courts will be closed 8th-12th September 2025 for the installation of new LED floodlights! We are really excited as the current ones have been out of action for a while. The new floodlights will be brighter, ensuring the courts can be used safely at night, and will use less electricity than the current…

Cllr Tony Spencer attended Yateley Cricket Club’s celebration for 20 years of girl’s cricket at the club. Please find some of the photos below!

Thank you very much to Cllr Tony Spencer who took photos at the Yateley 10k on 13th August. Please find some of them below!

On Friday, 15th August at 12 noon, a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the War Memorial to commemorate VJ Day. There is more information about VJ Day on the Royal British Legion website: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/events/remembrance-events/vj-day and we have put together some information below.

Many apologies for the short notice but orchard watering is postponed until tomorrow as we have some staff training at 10:00.

We have been asked to share the video below, which is about how to avoid your rubbish being illegally collected and dumped. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfJbjfBucx0

Thank you very much to Cllr Tony Spencer for taking photos at the Frogmore Community Fete 2025! We hope everyone enjoyed the fete and we look forward to coming next year.

Cllr Tony Spencer attended the Yateley 10k last night (2nd July) and took some lovely photos! Please find them below.

We are very excited to announce we will be holding a Craft Fayre at the Darby Green Centre on 27th September! More information on our dedicated page: Darby Green Craft Fayre

Below are some photos from GOTG 2025 (28th and 29th June) taken by our very own Cllr Tony Spencer! We hope everyone had a good time and stayed cool, particularly on the Sunday when it was very hot.

If you are unsure about the options Hampshire County Council are considering for devolution, please see the maps below. Hampshire County Council will combine with Southampton and Portsmouth City Councils and then Hampshire and all the district councils will be split into unitary authorities. For more information, please go to https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20250513LGRstrongfuture

Volunteers needed on Tuesday morning! We will be watering the Community Orchard on 24th June at 9:30. If you would like to help, please meet us there, no need to contact us beforehand.

This year, 7th-14th June is Local Council Clerk Week. The Society of Local Council Clerks has released a statement and two videos discussing the role of Clerks and Local Councils in the community. “All over England and Wales, clerks to town, parish and community councils are working hard for their communities, serving populations ranging from…

We’re pleased to share that the much-anticipated refurbishment of Yateley’s Public Toilets is moving forward, with work scheduled to begin on site by the end of June. To ensure the project is completed efficiently and to the highest standard, the toilets will need to be closed for the duration of the works. We understand this…

Many congratulations to the team from Yateley Men’s Shed who were our winners at the Mayor’s Ramble Rally! As you can see, each team scored really highly out of a possible 36. The event raised £325.88 through ticket sales, with a further £85 raised through very kind donations to give a total of £410.88, which…

The Mayor’s Speech from the VE Day 80 Beacon Lighting is below: “Hello everyone, and a very big welcome to this event – as we celebrate 80 years since the end of World War Two – known as Victory in Europe or ‘VE’ day, 2025. And a special welcome to Dennis Thatcher our WW2 Veteran.…

Below are some photos from the evening part of VE Day 80. We would like to thank everyone who made VE Day 80 such a successful day: local schools and uniformed groups, Hart North Police, Yateley and District Lions, Town Mayor Cllr Dr Mark Griffin and all the other Councillors who attended, Yateley and Hawley…

Below are some photos from the wreath laying that took place at Yateley War Memorial at 11:00 on 8th May 2025. Thank you very much to WWII Veteran Dennis Thatcher, the Yateley and Hawley Branch of The Royal British Legion, and the schools that attended and laid wreaths: Yateley School, Yateley Manor, Hurst Lodge, Westfields…

Below is a video of the wreath laying that took place at Yateley War Memorial at 11:00 on 8th May 2025. Thank you very much to WWII Veteran Dennis Thatcher, the Yateley and Hawley Branch of The Royal British Legion, and the schools that attended and laid wreaths: Yateley School, Yateley Manor, Hurst Lodge, Westfields…

Thank you to Cllr Tony Spencer for these photos of the May Fayre 2025!

Come to see us at our stall at the Lion’s May Fayre on Monday 5th May on Yateley Green for your chance to win a hamper! You will also be able to chat to some of our Councillors and provide us with some feedback on our services.

VE Day 80 is nearly upon us! In Yateley there will be a few things happening, both during the day and in the evening: 11:00 Wreath laying at the War Memorial 13:00-15:00 Afternoon Tea at Yateley Industries 18:30 St Peters Church Bells 19:00-21:00 Entertainment on Church End Green from the Dog and Partridge 21:30 Mayor…

A quick reminder that we will be closed over the Easter weekend. We hope you have a lovely weekend! We are all looking forward to opening our Easter eggs on Sunday 🙂 Closed from 4pm Thursday 17th April and reopening at 9am on Tuesday 22nd April.

Thank you to all who came to our very first Community Climate Forum! We hope to share the date of the next meeting soon. Please find below the presentations from 14th April 2025 below. Don’t forget to let us know if you are interested in attending a Carbon Literacy course by filling in the form…

Photos from the Annual Town Meeting 2025 and Mayor’s Awards We had a fantastic time at the ATM yesterday! From the tour of the refurbished Yateley Town Hall to hearing about local groups and, the highlight of the evening for many, the Mayor’s Awards. Please click on each name below for more information about why…

PC Paul Knaggs was presented with a Gold Mayor’s Award for his nearly 29 years of service at the Annual Town Meeting 2025 “In recognition of over 20 years of dedicated service to the Town of Yateley, we honour this exceptional policeman. Throughout his career, he has chosen to remain stationed in Yateley, amassing a…

We are pleased to announce that the Yateley Annual Town Meeting will take place on Monday 17th March 2025 at Yateley Village Hall. Free refreshments will be available and there will also be more Mayor’s Awards! If you would like to see the upgraded Village Hall, Starburst will be conducting a tour at around 18:40…

We are really pleased to announce that the solar panels on The Tythings have been completed. We are looking forward to sharing the impact this will have on our carbon footprint and also on our electricity bills. The panels have been installed at no cost to us, thanks to a grant from Hampshire County Council.