How the Council plans its work

Yateley Town Council uses three connected planning documents to make sure our work is well‑planned, affordable and shaped by local priorities:

• The four‑year Strategic Plan sets the long‑term direction for the Council. It explains our priorities, what we want to achieve for the town, and the principles that guide our decisions.
• The Annual Action Plan sits under the Strategic Plan and sets out the specific projects and activities we will deliver in each financial year. This is reviewed and updated annually.
• The four‑year Business Plan shows how the Council will deliver its priorities in a financially sustainable way. It links our strategic objectives to staffing, assets and resources, and directly informs the annual budget and precept. It also reflects feedback from public engagement and consultation.

Together, these plans help ensure that the Council’s work is transparent, financially responsible and responsive to the needs of the community.

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Yateley Town Council Strategic Plan 2024-2028

This is a summary of the Town Plan for 2024-2028. Please click on the file below for the full document.

A safe and green environment where everyone in the community will have full, healthy lives

Strategic Priority 1: Work to address the Climate & Ecological emergency and help our town become greener

1. To limit the Council’s carbon footprint
2. To encourage greener living and sustainability
3. To protect the parish environment
4. Identifying and facilitating cost effective and creative solutions to infrastructure issues
5. To make the most of our open and green spaces
6. To future-proof the Council’s buildings

Strategic Priority 2: Promote and lead community engagement

1. To maintain and grow the sense of community connection
2. To nurture the connections between all parts of the parish – Yateley, Frogmore and Darby Green
3. To facilitate a sense of community

Strategic Priority 3: Provide and maintain excellent and inclusive facilities

1. To take a lead on moving towards a full accessible Parish
2. To ensure the sound management of the Council’s own infrastructure assets
3. Service delivery

Strategic Priority 4: Deliver value for money and ensure strong governance

1. To drive efficiencies and build capacity for future service delivery needs
2. To ensure continued accountability and best value for taxpayer’s money
3. To drive excellence and high standards of service

Strategic Priority 5: Deliver excellent communications

1. To communicate and collaborate with District and County Councils
2. To manage internal and external communications to celebrate success and grow visibility of the Council’s work
3. To develop and promote the Council’s communication with residents

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