Cllr  Lynne Hale

Lynne Hale has lived in Sanderstead for 20 years and has been a Sanderstead Ward councillor since 1998. Married to John, Lynne’s three children have all been educated in Croydon schools, with the youngest currently working towards her AS exams. Lynne is an active member of St Mary’s Church, she organised the 2009 Parish Christmas Lunch at All Saints’ Church and regularly assists with the Croydon Churches Floating Shelter in Sanderstead. With a health professional background, Lynne takes a keen interest in health and is a past Chairman of the Council’s Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee. She recently produced The Mayor’s Show at Fairfield Halls, raising money for the Mayor of Croydon’s local charities and celebrating the many talents of our young people. Lynne and her family are key fundraisers for Riders for Health, a charity providing transport for health workers in Africa.

Cllr  Yvette Hopley

Yvette has lived in and around Sanderstead all her life. From an education in a local state school she went on to spend almost ten years working in Public & Government Relations for an American Oil company. Following the birth of her daughter Natasha, who is currently studying at Sheffield University, she set up her own business specialising in 18th and 19th century ceramics. Since her election in 2006 she has served two years on the planning committee vigorously supporting our policy to protect the character of the area and oppose backland development. She currently holds the post of Deputy Cabinet Member for Finance (Asset Management), Chair of the Audit Committee, Vice Chair of the Pension Committee and is a member of the Scrutiny & Overview Committee which holds the executive to account. She is a governor of a local school and also represents Sanderstead on the Safer Neighbourhood Team which sets the priorities for the police in our area. But perhaps most residents will associate her with the production of the Sanderstead News which goes out twice a year. When not at work, Chris and Yvette can be found either ballroom dancing or enjoying the garden, which was recently opened to the public by the Horticultural Society.

Cllr  Tim Pollard

Tim has lived in Sanderstead for seventeen years and is married to Helen, a Heathfield ward councillor. They have a son and daughter, both of whom go to state schools. Tim has been working hard for local residents since his election as a Councillor 8 years ago, having been particularly busy helping residents oppose unsuitable property developments. As well as representing people locally, Tim has been able to influence developments Croydon-wide in his capacity as Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Learners. When not working on local issues, Tim enjoys playing tennis & golf and watching motor racing.