Since Winchester City Council's last Preventing Homelessness Strategy was published there have been many successes in meeting its aims and objectives. We are now reviewing these outcomes and setting our vision and priorities for the next 5 year strategy.
The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017...More
Currently Winchester City Council's mutual exchange policy allows council tenants to move to a property with one bedroom more than their assessed bedroom need.
Winchester City Council is currently reviewing this policy. The Council’s allocations framework was...More
Winchester City Council is looking at revising/introducing parking and waiting restrictions for residents in Highcliffe. We want residents views on the options. More
Following the Examination on 3 and 4 September 2018, to consider the soundness of the submitted Winchester District Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpersons Development Plan Document ‘Traveller DPD’, the Council has been informed by the Inspector Louise Crosby MA MRTPI, that subject to...More
The Winchester District Sport and Physical Activity Alliance (SPAA) involves key local organisations including; Winchester City Council, Energise Me, PFP Leisure, Sparsholt College and The University of Winchester . This group are currently in the process of are...More
The Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment known as the SHELAA is a technical document which provides a register of sites submitted by l andowners and a gents, for potential housing, economic development, Gypsy and Travelling Showpeople, Self Build housing etc. in...More
The council’s existing SCI dates from 2007. Preparation of a refreshed SCI began in spring 2017, with a Citizen Space survey seeking views on ways of engaging in planning policy and on planning applications. A summary of the survey can be found here .
Following on from this...More
The Planning Inspector in examining Local Plan Part 2 concluded that there was a need for a review of the adopted local plans (Local Plan part 1 and 2), to commence in 2018 with adoption by 2021. With revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework pending, including the introduction of a...More
Winchester City Council's Landscape & Open Spaces Team are carrying out a review of the play areas in Highcliffe: Gordon Avenue and King George V. More
Under the Housing Act 1985, councils must give tenants an opportunity to have their say before changes are made to services, policies and programmes.
Your time to complete this short survey will be greatly appreciated. There are 11 questions and shouldn’t take more than a...More
Winchester City Council’s Landscape and Open Spaces Team are carrying out a review of the play areas within Highcliffe: King George V Play Area and Gordon Avenue. More
Disability Sports Survey: Participants
The Winchester District Disability Sports Forum (WDDSF) have recently teamed up with Active Nation to expand the ActiveAbility programme which aims to increase access to sports, exercise and physical activities for those with a disability or long-term...More
The Council is seeking comments on the provision of a small number of additional new homes on an area of land already approved for housing. This would see the remaining significant area of private land transferred into public ownership for a range of possible open space uses. More
Disability Sports Survey: Providers
The Winchester District Disability Sports Forum (WDDSF) have recently teamed up with Active Nation to expand the ActiveAbility programme which aims to increase access to sports, exercise and physical activities for those with a disability or long-term...More
Disability Sports Survey: Facilities
The Winchester District Disability Sports Forum (WDDSF) have recently teamed up with Active Nation to expand the ActiveAbility programme which aims to increase access to sports, exercise and physical activities for those with a disability or long-term...More
Winchester is a great place to live but it's expensive too. Winchester City Council wants to do something about it!
The Council is seeking the views of residents of Winnall Flats on our early ideas for new homes in the Winnall Flats area. This consultation event provides an opportunity to:...More
Winchester is a great place to live but it's expensive too. Winchester City Council is doing something about it!
Join us to view our latest proposal for new affordable housing. And find out how to stay in the loop by registering with Hampshire Home Choice.
Drop in between 10.00am -...More
Winchester City Council's Landscape & Open Spaces Team are carrying out a review of the Taplings Road play area in Weeke. All existing play equipment will be removed and a new play area created. More
Winchester Criterium and CycleFest
Winchester City Council has been working in partnership with Hampshire County Council and Bespoke Biking to develop a range of initiatives which aim to increase cycling awareness and participation throughout the Winchester District. We are also working...More
Winchester City Council is consulting local people on options to change the current parish council arrangements for Littleton & Harestock. This will aim to best meet the needs of local people to manage affairs in the areas where they live. More
In January 2018, this council consulted local residents on the shape of parish council governance for West of Waterlooville, Denmead, Southwick & Widley areas. This followed the receipt of a petition from over 200 local residents requesting a review to examine forming a new Parish Council for the...More
Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA)
Why are we undertaking a Call for Sites?
This Call for Sites will inform the preparation of the Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA). This is a requirement of the National Planning...More
ESTABLISHING AN INDEPENDENT COHESIVE VOICE FOR BUSINESSES IN WINNALL
With support from Winchester City Council, the aim of the Winnall Business Forum (WBF) is to create a self sustaining independent business forum representing the views of businesses based at Winnall and work to influence...More
Winchester City Council is proposing to develop two new family homes on 1a Dolphin Hill (a former single storey office) and the adjacent garages. In addition, the council is taking this opportunity to inform local residents of the improvements being undertaken to 1 Dolphin Hill.
To view the...More
The Station Approach masterplan framework is taking shape. We hope to provide much needed Grade A offices, housing, shops and improved public areas.
We are holding a series of drop in events during March so you can meet the Design Team:
Wednesday 7 March from 4pm to 7pm: drop-in...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.
Winchester City Council is consulting on its Traveller Development Plan Document (Traveller DPD). The Traveller DPD...More