The Council
Yateley Town Council is working to make Yateley, Frogmore, and Darby Green
“a safe and green environment where everyone in the community will have full, healthy lives”
About Yateley Town Council
The Council was originally formed as Yateley Parish Council in 1894, later becoming Yateley Town Council in 1975. It exists to serve and represent the views of the people of Yateley, Frogmore and Darby Green, providing a channel to express the area’s needs and priorities. We promote action to improve and enhance the quality of life for those who live in, work in or visit the town.
Our funding comes from the precept (a sum of money collected each year through your council tax), and rental income from the hire of halls, sports pitches and running the weekly markets etc.
The Council’s guiding principles are set out in its Mission Statement and incorporated into the 3 yearly Town Council Plan.
Town Mayor
The position of Town Mayor is non-political. The Town Mayor acts as the Town Council’s representative at official events. They act with the authority of, and are responsible to, the Town Council. The position of Town Mayor confers no additional advantages or authority besides the honour of representing Yateley, Frogmore and Darby Green. In the absence of the Town Mayor, the Deputy Town Mayor will carry out all duties normally performed by the Town Mayor.
The 2025-2026 Town Mayor is Councillor Mark Griffin.
The 2025-2026 Deputy Town Mayor is Councillor Gerry Crisp.
Leader of the Council
The Leader of the Council is a political position which is held by the Leader of the largest political grouping on the Town Council. The position will normally be combined with the role of Chair of the Finance and Policy Committee. The role of Leader of the Council is to establish Town Council policy, with the chairs of the other standing committees and the officers, and to ensure that agreed policies are properly developed.
The 2025-2026 Leader of the Council is Councillor Greg Easterbrook.
Councillors will..
- Consult, enable and empower constituents and encourage their participation in community life;
- Network with local groups and represent the community/Town Council on outside bodies;
- Represent local people’s views about council’s policies, services and the needs of the town;
- Develop the basis for local community plans;
- Work in partnership with other agencies, e.g. local police, health service, local businesses.
Please see our other pages with information about the Council, meetings, and more.