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The white undersides of the leaves of the whitebeam tree probably gave Whyteleafe its name. Whitebeams have apparently always grown abundantly round the area, and now cover the slopes near Whyteleafe Recreation Ground and the 'Dobbin' nearby.

In 1859 Mr G.H. Drew built a house on a site formerly known as Whiteleaf Field, and the gothic spelling was introduced by the next owner of the house, and adopted permanently by the village.

The village started growing once the railway came in 1856, St Luke's Church being consecrated 10 years later. Whyteleafe's second railway station - Upper Warlingham - opened in 1884. The first school was opened in Maple Road in the 1890s and the County Grammar School in 1907. The 1930s saw a boom in house building and Beverley Road, Mosslea Road, Hilltop and Hillcrest Road were part of a major development.

Whyteleafe Parish Council is now in its 8th Year and it’s fourth year with the new Parish Council members with re-elected roles.
The Parish Council meetings now are usually held on the second Tuesday of every month excluding August. The Venue is usually the Transept of St Lukes Church, on the corner of Church Road and Whyteleafe Hill. (See notice boards and check Agenda for details)

In accordance with plans announced during the election campaign, details of various projects undertaken by the Council are available on the web site. The Projects are aimed at enhancing the appearance and facilities - especially for young people - of Whyteleafe.