Winchester City Council have been working on improvements to Stanmore Recreation Ground which so far have included the installation of football goals, planting an avenue of trees and planting a hedge around the perimeter of the recreation ground.
The next phase of works are due to commence in...More
The August 2017 edition of the Winchester Young People’s Job Bulletin will be the last to be issued due to staffing changes at Southampton City Council who produce the bulletin on behalf of Winchester City Council.
The bulletin includes job vacancies and training opportunities as well as...More
The next stage in the development of the open Space at Hillier Way is to officially name the area available to the public at the site.
As the 6 th Winchester Scouts will have their new scout hut housed on the land, we invited the group to suggest names for the site which have now been...More
Local Authorities are required by Central Government to assess the accommodation requirements of Gypsies and Travellers and to develop a strategy that addresses any unmet need identified. The Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document (Traveller DPD) will form part of...More
Sunday 11th June 2017 saw Winchester’s City Centre streets closed for a day of all things cycling and we were thrilled that so many people could be a part of it this year!
We are always looking for ways to improve the event year on year so what better way to do so than talking to the...More
River Park Leisure Centre is more than 40 years old and its ability to meet the needs of a growing population in Winchester is limited. The City Council has looked at various options for replacing or refurbishing it and has commissioned work from external consultants to test the various options....More
Following on from the consultation event regarding improvements for Hillier Way, one of the most popular options was to install a trim trail for everyone to use.
The location of the trim trail is shown by the pink dotted line in the picture below.
We're looking for your opinions on...More
At the Budget on 8 March 2017, the Government announced additional funding for councils to establish a discretionary business rates relief scheme to support businesses across the country which were affected by the latest revaluation of rateable values. Following the Budget, the Government...More
East Hampshire District Council and Winchester City Council are making decisions about the future of its environmental services. These include waste and recycling, street cleansing, grounds maintenance and public toilets in the two areas.
The current Joint Environmental Service Contract,...More
At present Winchester City Council’s Landscape and Open Spaces Team are carrying out a review of the Winnall Manor Road play area. All existing play equipment will be removed and a new play area created. Your help in deciding what equipment is installed in this area would be appreciated.
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Winchester City Council’s New Homes Delivery Team provides new council homes for an ever growing housing waiting list, through a range of housing development sites across the Winchester District. Our aim is to reduce the number of people on our waiting list who require suitable accommodation by...More
Winchester City Council has started preparing a Traveller Local Plan to identify sites for both gypsies and travellers and travelling showpeople across the Winchester District.
Our survey work shows there is a need for 15 gypsy and traveller pitches and 24 plots for travelling showpersons...More
The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out how the Council will engage with the community over a range of planning matters. The original SCI was published in 2007 and it is time to review and update the document, particularly with a view to making better use of electronic...More
Winchester City Council are currently reviewing the Statement of Licensing Policy with respect to Hackney and Private Hire Vehicles, Drivers and Private Hire Operators which is currently in consultation. If you have any comments to make regarding the changes, please provide them in writing to...More
The Visit Winchester team are currently reviewing the advertising opportunities they offer to businesses. A new Visit Winchester website will be launched in the summer and the 2018 visitor guide is likely to take on a different look and feel to those in previous years.
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Abbotts Barton open space consultation has been arranged by Winchester City Council, in partnership with the 6th Winchester Scouts to enable local residents to view and comment on proposed improvements.
Come along to Winchester Football Club on 25th February from 10:30am to 2:30pm to share...More
Your Views: The Council’s Draft Air Quality Action Plan
This consultation seeks views on proposed measures to improve air quality in Winchester.
Following several months of evidence-gathering and consultation with stakeholder organisations, a new air quality action plan has been...More
Winchester City Council wants to hear your comments on our proposed Council Strategy for 2017-2020. Our Strategy (previously called the Community Strategy) has been updated to reflect the challenges that the district and the Council are facing over the next three years and the ambitions that we...More
The Winchester District Club Profile Questionnaire sets out to provide Winchester City Council with the information to direct and prioritise their help to the sports clubs that need it.
The results obtained from the questionnaire will provide a ranking system of clubs ranging from those that...More
Winchester City Council is about to commence preparation of its Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocations Development Plan Document and wishes to hear from local communities, individuals and commercial businesses – in fact from anyone with an interest in this matter.
The purpose of the Gypsy...More
Following the Examination Hearings to consider the soundness of the submitted Winchester District Local Plan Part 2 – Development Management and Site Allocations (LPP2) in July 2016, the Council has been invited by the Inspector to prepare a list of Modifications for consultation. These are...More
Winchester City Council is working with taxi operators and drivers to learn how best to improve the service you currently experience in the Winchester area. More
Essential services...have your say...
Winchester City Council is reviewing its waste, recycling, grounds maintenance and street cleansing services.
Residents are invited to give their views by completing this questionnaire and returning it to us. By filling in this questionnaire you will...More
Winchester City Council purchased three sites near Mayles Lane, Knowle. These are known as Dean Villas, Park Cottages and Knowle Business Park. The three sites formed part of a recently permitted outline planning application. In order to best meet local affordable housing need, the Council...More
The City Council’s Car Parking Strategy - Review 2016
The City Council’s District Car Parking Strategy covering the period 2014 -2018 was adopted following public consultation in the autumn of 2013
This strategy sets out Winchester City Council’s approach to managing the...More