Who’s Who?

Yate Town Council welcomes comments from the members of the public on any issue. You can either contact your local Councillor or Council Staff directly (contact details below), contact the Town Council, or attend a Full Council meeting and speak during the public participation session.

Mayor of Yate

At the May 2024 Annual Yate Town Council Meeting, Councillor Ben Nutland (pictured left) was elected as Mayor, with Councillor Aziz Chowdhry (pictured right) elected as Deputy-Mayor..

Councillor Ben Nutland and Deputy Mayor Councillor Aziz Chowdhry
Chair & Mayor for 2024, Councillor Ben Nutland and Deputy Mayor Councillor Aziz Chowdhry

As the youngest elected Mayor in the town’s history, Councillor Ben Nutland expressed his gratitude and excitement to be given this opportunity.  In his statement he confirmed that:-

“As a local resident myself, I am looking forward to bringing a wealth of energy and dedication to the role.  I am planning to focus on addressing issues faced by Yate residents whilst celebrating the town’s rich history and culture.”

“I am looking forward to being in attendance at the full calendar of events taking place during the remainder of 2024, from the D-Day 80th Anniversary Beacon Lighting at Tylers Field on 6th June; the annual Yate Rocks and Party in the Park on 22nd and 23rd June in Kingsgate Park; and the Yate Ageing Better Festival on 17th July, to name a few.  Please do come and say hello.

Councillor Nutland added:-

“We thank the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Cheryl Kirby, for all her hard work in the community during her two-year term.  Cheryl reiterated that she is very proud to call Yate her home and has enjoyed meeting so many people who have stunned her with their devotion to their causes to better the lives of the people of this town.”

Councillors

Yate Town Council has 17 elected members who represent the people of the town. All Town Councillors are governed by a Code of Conduct, which ensures that high standards are maintained.

Councillor's group photo
Yate Town Councillors

Councillors for Yate Central Ward

You can contact any of the councillors below via the Council contact page.

Councillor Sandra Emms

Councillor Sandra Emms

Telephone: 01454 314139
Address: 42 Clayfield, Yate
Bristol BS37 7HU
Email: [email protected]

Councillor John Ford

Councillor John Ford

Telephone: 01454 311632
Address: 13 Argyle Drive, Yate
Bristol BS37 5TZ
Email: [email protected]

Councillor Margaret Marshall

Councillor Margaret Marshall

Telephone: 01454 315750
Address: 18 Stanshawe Crescent, Yate
Bristol BS37 4EB
Email: [email protected]

Councillor Gabriela Miron

Councillor Gabriela Miron

Telephone: 07723861406
Address: 133 Normandy Drive, Yate
Bristol BS37 4FL
Email: [email protected]

Councillor Tony Sharp

Councillor Tony Sharp

Telephone: 01454 321264
Address: 8 Meadow Mead, Yate
Bristol BS37 7UT
Email: [email protected]

Councillor Wendy Tomasin

Councillor Wendy Tomasin

Telephone: 01454 313402
Address: 37 Chichester Way, Yate
Bristol BS37 5TB
Email: [email protected]

Councillors for Yate South Ward

Councillor Tony Davis

Councillor Tony Davis

Telephone: 01454 881415
Address: 11 Lydbrook Close, Yate
Bristol BS37 4HS
Email: [email protected]

Councillor Cheryl Kirby

Councillor Cheryl Kirby

Telephone: 01454 856495
Address: 213 Dovecote, Yate
Bristol BS37 4PF
Email: [email protected]

Councillors for Yate North Ward

Councillor Aziz Chowdhry – DEPUTY MAYOR

Councillor Aziz Chowdhry

Telephone: 07920042954
Address: 3 Sandy Lodge, Yate
Bristol BS37 4HE
Email: [email protected]

Councillor Nicola Clarke

Councillor Nicola Clarke

Telephone: 01454 311877
Address: 46 Cornwall Crescent, Yate
Bristol BS37 7RX
Email: [email protected]

Councillor Mike Drew

Councillor Mike Drew

Telephone: 07966228864
Address: 3 Churchfarm Close, Yate
Bristol BS37 5BZ
Email: [email protected]

Councillor John Emms

Councillor John Emms

Telephone: 01454 314139
Address: 42 Clayfield, Yate
Bristol BS37 7HU
Email: [email protected]

Councillor Alan Monaghan

Councillor Alan Monaghan

Telephone: 01454 881251
Address: 13 Homefield, Yate
Bristol BS37 5US
Email: [email protected]

Councillor Ben Nutland – MAYOR

Councillor Ben Nutland

Telephone: 07596338096
Address: 58 Dorset Way, Yate
Bristol BS37 7SP
Email: [email protected]

Councillor Ray Perry

Councillor Ray Perry

Telephone: 01454 821599
Address: 14 Tyndale Avenue, Yate
Bristol BS37 5EU
Email: [email protected]

Councillor Karl Tomasin

Councillor Karl Tomasin

Telephone: 07828984099
Address: 37 Chichester Way, Yate
Bristol BS37 5TB
Email: [email protected]

Councillor Chris Willmore

Councillor Chris Willmore

Telephone: 01454 882356
Address: 3 Churchfarm Close, Yate
Bristol BS37 5BZ
Email: [email protected]

Council Staff

If you have any problems or enquiries which are relevant to Town Council staff, then our list of staff names, positions and contact details will help.

If the person you wish to contact does not have contact details published then please contact the Town Council here.

Many of Yate Town Council’s staff work from the town council office at Poole Court, Yate,  there are also caretakers, estates people and cleaners who work across the town.

To view the Yate Town Council Staff Structure chart, please click here.

Town Clerk & Deputy Town Clerk

You can email the Town Clerk & Deputy Town Clerk directly via our contact form.

Town ClerkHayley Townsend01454 866510
Deputy Town ClerkJulia Alden01454 866506

Service Support Team 

You can email individual council staff here.

Service Support ManagerJulia Alden01454 866506
Service Support Officer Lucy Bennett01454 866506
Lead Service Support AssistantKaren Harris01454 866508
Service Support AssistantRachel Evans01454 866506
Service Support Assistant
(maternity leave)
Mel Dixon-Bamforth01454 866506
Service Support Assistant
(maternity cover)
Sam Andrews 01454 866506
Community Engagement AssistantAlona White01454 866506


Finance Team

You can email individual council staff here.

Responsible Finance Officer &
Finance Manager                   
Paul Carroll 01454 866507        
Deputy Responsible Finance OfficerCatherine Demmery01454 866507
Finance AssistantJulie Westcott01454 866251
Finance Assistant Becky Gunter 01454 866251
Finance Assistant Sue Horner01454 866251


Estates Team

Estates ManagerPhil Jones
Estates SupervisorRob Noble
Community Support AssistantLynn Jephtha
Community Support AssistantPosition Filled
Lead Estates PersonTom Edge
Estates PersonAdam Hill
Estates PersonTim Goodfield
Estates PersonLuke Firstbrook
Estates PersonTony Zorzo
Estates PersonShaun Wilmott
Estates ApprenticePost vacant
Estates Site CleanerNigel Slade
Estates Site CleanerShaun Jankovic
Resident Caretaker – Poole CourtTom Kott
Estates Weekend CaretakerTim Stone


Community Projects Team

You can email individual council staff here.

Community Projects Manager Leah Collier   01454 866506
Community Projects OfficerLori Ramsay01454 866506
Community Support AssistantIsabelle Eaton01454 866506


Yate Heritage Centre Staff

You can email individual council staff here.

Community Heritage OfficerDavid Hardill01454 862200
Heritage Education Assistant &
Heritage Operations Officer
Hannah Frost01454 862200


Armadillo Youth Cafe and Venue Staff

To contact the Armadillo please call 01454 869441 or email [email protected]   

Venues Operations Officer                Carene Whiting-Hays                             
Assistant Venue Operations OfficerStephanie Thorne
Senior Youth Co-ordinatorKasie Niblett
Youth Co-ordinatorBethany Edwards-Coomber
Venue AssistantKelly Rogers
Venue AssistantHolly Payne
Venue AssistantGeorgia Andrews
Venue AssistantKian Langley
Venue AssistantSuzanne Carter
Venue AssistantGrace Cameron
Venue AssistantTom Davis
Venue AssistantVacancy
Venue AssistantPhoebe Andrews
Office ApprenticeKyla Boulton

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