A futuristic thriller starring the likes of Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot and Kevin Costner, will be filmed in Yateley next week. The disused runway at Blackbushe Airport will be one of the filming locations for the all-star movie, Criminal, to be released in cinemas next year. The camera crew will arrive next Monday, September 22, […]

A survey published today by Royal Mail reveals that Yateley is one of the most desirable places to live. The survey evaluated the employment opportunities, quality of health and education, crime rates and housing affordability of areas across Britain and Yateley’s postcode GU46 came in at the second most desirable places to live in England. […]

Carriageway resurfacing is due to take place in Handford lane, Yateley, from Hall Farm Crescent to Manor Park Drive. The works are programmed to start on Saturday 30 August 2014 and be completed on Sunday 31 August 2014 (2 days), from 07.00 hours until 19.00 hours. In order to undertake the works safely it will […]

A series of roadshows offering an opportunity to speak to a local police officer and a community safety officer will take place in Yateley in August. Called “Operation Stronghold”, the information stalls will give people the chance to seek advice on issues such as home safety. As well as providing information and offering a limited […]

If you have been around Church End Green today you will have no doubt seen the damage done to Discoveries shop and the 400 year old Lych Gate outside St Peter’s. The damage was caused yesterday as a result of a car accident, fortunately we are not aware of anyone being seriously hurt. St Peter’s […]

Carriageway resurfacing works on both the A327 and B3013 Minley Road are about to take place at the following locations. Location 1: A327 Minley Road Roundabout (3 nights). The works are programmed for Sunday 22 June 2014 and continue on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th. During this time the roundabout will be totally closed to […]

I received a note today from the local Safer Neighbourhood Team about a recent spike in crime in Yateley & Blackwater – centred around non-dwelling burglaries and vehicle crime. The local Police would like to raise awareness of the issue for the public to be vigilant and take responsibility for their property. It is also […]

Customers of Barclays in the area have received letters informing them that the future of the Yateley branch is uncertain and is likely to close in August. Along with fellow councillors I am meeting the local Area Manager next week. Meanwhile a number of customers and local councillors expressed their concern outside the branch yesterday […]

A huge thank you to everyone who voted at the recent District elections. Locally the Liberal Democrats had a strong set of results winning all the seats in Yateley, Darby Green, Blackwater and Hawley. On a personal note in what was a 4 party contest it was pleasing to get over 50% of the vote. […]