Yvette Hopley 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 and government relations before starting her own business specialising in ceramics.
Since her election in 2006 she has served on the planning committee, and many other committees of the council, including holding the position of Civic Mayor of Croydon for the year 2013-14.
In 2022 following the Mayoral elections Yvette was appointed Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care, she Chairs the Health & Wellbeing Board and sits on a number of committees covering mental health, autism, learning disabilities, carers and dementia as well as being part of the One Croydon Health & Care Board. She is Vice Chairman of the South East Cancer Help Centre and is a Trustee of South London & Maudsley Mental Health Trust.
Together with the Mayor of Croydon, following her reappointment, she is delighted to be able to carry on the good work in the borough protecting the most vulnerable and ensuring they receive good services as was affirmed by the Care Quality Commission Inspection during her term of office. The Voluntary, Community and Faiths Sector are critical partners in the support of her work to promote independence and health and wellbeing, whilst reducing health inequalities.
Locally Yvette has been supporting the Sanderstead Residents’ Association since 2004 and works closely with the Riddlesdown Residents’ Association, important partners in supporting resident concerns and issues. She is the editor of the Sanderstead News, a member of the Sanderstead Horticultural Society, Wettern Tree Garden, Purley Beeches and Sanderstead Friends of the Recreation Ground as well as supporting the Plantation Partners and Friends of Kings’ Wood. She is passionate about protecting our green spaces and the character of the area.
Yvette is married to Chris and has a daughter Natasha and grandson Hugh. When not at work, Chris and Yvette can be found enjoying the garden, which has previously been opened to the public by the Horticultural Society
