About the Mayor

The Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane for 2025/26 is Cllr Colin Phillimore

Mayor's biography

Colin has lived in the borough of Basingstoke and Deane all his life, either in Overton or Whitchurch and can trace his family history back to 1600 in Steventon, which he thinks qualifies him as a local!

Colin went to school at Overton C of E Primary School and later at Queen Mary’s Grammar School in Basingstoke.

After leaving school Colin had several local jobs, before settling on a career in accountancy. He has worked as an accountant in the motor trade for the last 40 years.

Colin was elected to serve as a borough councillor in 2015 representing the Overton, Laverstoke and Freefolk ward which later became Whitchurch, Laverstoke and Overton following review of boundaries. He has also served two terms as a councillor on the Overton parish council.

Colin is currently the borough council’s representative on the North Wessex Downs Natural landscape.

Colin has a long and strong connection with the organisation and management of grass roots football in Basingstoke and across Hampshire. In 2024 he received the prestigious Football Association’s Long Service to Football Award for his 50 years of continued dedicated service.

Colin was the first treasurer and was also a director of the newly formed Basingstoke Town Community Football Club for its first two years of existence, including the transition from the Camrose Ground to Winklebury.

Colin represented his village with varying degrees of mediocrity in athletics, cricket, football and tennis.

Colin continues to play a significant role in organising and planning community events, music festivals, and fundraisers across Overton, Laverstoke, and Whitchurch. He was also one of the founders and organisers of the Overton Scarecrow Festival.

Colin is a Trustee of Laverstoke and Freefolk Millennium Green, Overton Community Association and Overton Memorial Institute.

When he has any spare time, Colin enjoys bird watching, horse racing and travelling and is an avid supporter of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club.

The Deputy Mayor

The Mayor asks the Deputy Mayor to stand in if the Mayor is not available. The Deputy Mayor for 2025 to 2026 is Cllr Jacky Tustain.