Welcome to WCC's Consultation Pages.

We're committed to involving people in decisions that affect them, and value their input in planning, delivering and evaluating services.The Council is keen to make it easier for you to have your say on the decisions that affect you.

Consultations provide you with an opportunity to have your say. They also help us to find out what you think and to understand your priorities and concerns. 

Your participation makes a difference.

Open Consultations

  • Shared Ownership Policy

    Winchester City Council is updating the Shared Ownership Policy beacuse of a change of requirements from Homes England.

    Closes 10 November 2024

  • SCT event satisfaction

    Closes 18 November 2024

  • Creativity & culture across Winchester district

    We would like to understand what residents in Winchester think about creativity and culture across the district. What do those words mean to you, what activities do you take part in and how do you enjoy spending your time?

    Closes 31 December 2024

  • Neighbourhood Services Health and Safety Inspections Survey

    The council’s Neighbourhood Services & Community Safety Team regularly visits your block of flats to undertake visual Health & Safety checks inside and outside your block to ensure they are safe and well maintained. They will report repairs to communal areas, monitor waste disposal by residents to...

    Closes 28 February 2025

  • Cleaning Services Survey

    The council’s Neighbourhood Services & Community Safety Team welcomes your feedback on the cleaning service you receive to your communal areas. Please take the time to answer a few short questions about the block you live in, so we can monitor your experience of this service.

    Closes 28 February 2025

  • Grounds Maintenance Survey

    The council’s Neighbourhood Services & Community Safety Team welcomes your feedback on the grounds maintenance service you receive. Please take the time to answer a few short questions about the communal gardens where you live, so we can monitor your experience of this service.

    Closes 28 February 2025

  • Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance Questionnaire

    Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance Questionnaire

    Closes 26 July 2025

  • Funding Eligibility Quiz - District Small Grant Scheme

    To find out if our funding is a good match for your organisation, please take our eligibility quiz. The Winchester District small grant scheme is designed to provide small-scale, one-off grants of up to £1,000 to local voluntary/not for profit groups and organisations for the benefit of their...

    Closes 8 July 2030

  • Funding Eligibility Quiz - Winchester City Community Grants

    To find out if our funding is a good match for your organisation, please take our eligibility quiz. The Winchester City Community Grant scheme is designed to provide small-scale, one-off grants between £500 and £3,000 to local groups and organisations working in the city of Winchester,...

    Closes 8 July 2030

Closed Consultations

  • Winchester City Council Budget 2025/26

    Each year, councils must publish a budget to show how they will fund the services they provide or activities they support. In February 2024, council approved a budget for 2024/2025 - it predicted a balanced and stable budget for the next two years. However, based on current assumptions,...

    Closed 31 October 2024

  • Station Approach - Concept Masterplan Feedback

    The six-week consultation the Concept Masterplan for Station Approach has now closed. Thank you for all your comments and feedback. Your responses will now be collated, prior to publication early next year.

    Closed 27 October 2024

  • Air Quality Strategy Survey

    View our draft air quality strategy Air pollution is the most significant environmental threat to public health in the UK. In recent decades, new policies and advances in technology have meant steady improvements in air quality. However, there is still need for action across communities...

    Closed 27 October 2024

  • Winchester District Local Plan 2020-2040: Regulation 19 Consultation

    What is a Local Plan? The Local Plan is the long-term plan for the Winchester District until 2040, outside the South Downs National Park. The Local Plan addresses a range of matters: the climate emergency, the highest standards possible for environmental design for homes and for...

    Closed 13 October 2024

  • Access All Areas (Stanmore Family Day Event)

    Access All Areas (Stanmore Family Activity Event)

    Closed 30 September 2024

We Asked, You Said, We Did

Here are some of the issues we have consulted on and their outcomes. See all outcomes

We asked

The council’s Natural Environment and Recreation Team asked for your input on scoring the three play area designs and for any comments you may have on each.

You said

We received 37 responses and comments.

We did

We have selected a contractor based on the results of the consultation and the procurement scoring that we follow and are happy to announce that Hags will be refurbishing the play area, planned to start in November.

We asked

The Estate Improvements Team put forward a scheme to provide the residents of King Alfred Place with better opportunities to enjoy the communal outdoor spaces, improved drying facilities and secure cycle storage.

The proposal included creating more useable space by moving back a retaining wall, providing seating, planters, water butts, washing lines and secure cycle storage, as well as, replacing damaged fencing and extending the block paving.

We specifically asked residents if they wished to

  • Grow their own plants, fruit and vegetables
  • Dry their washing outside
  • Keep a bicycle

You said

We received seven responses as follows:

  • 85.7% of respondents are interested in growing their own plants, fruits, and vegetables
  • Some respondents wanted to dry their laundry outside and were keen for the washing line to be located in a central position to take advantage of the sun
  • 57.1% said that they would make use of secure bicycle storage despite only 28.6% currently owning a bike
  • There were several requests for secure garden storage and for repairs to be made to the fencing

We did

We have amended the plan in response to residents’ feedback and requirements and are now working towards delivering the improvements.

We asked

The Mayor of Winchester’s Community Award recognises and celebrates the organisations and individuals who have given outstanding service to the people of Winchester District.  The Mayor invited nominations that reflect the full range of community support from all corners of the Winchester District.

You said

Between 3 January and 18 February 2024, we received 125 nominations for the Mayor of Winchester’s Community Award.

We did

All nominations were considered carefully, and more than 100 award-winners were invited to receive their certificates and pin badges from the Mayor at a special event in the Guildhall on 7 March. Photos were taken with the Mayor and award-winners, which were available to take away at the end of the evening as a souvenir.

Community contributions recognised at annual Mayor’s Awards - Winchester City Council