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The Government has published its decision on how councils across Hampshire & the Isle of Wight will be reorganised. It intends to implement the option known as 1A which is for five councils across Hampshire: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ma...
Government chooses five council model
The Government has published its decision on how councils across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will be reorganised.
www.winchester.gov.uk
March 26, 2026 at 11:56 AM
The Government has published its decision on how councils across Hampshire & the Isle of Wight will be reorganised. It intends to implement the option known as 1A which is for five councils across Hampshire: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ma...
A Stanmore exercise class for older people has been so popular that a second one has been added 👏 The classes take place at the Carroll Centre on Mondays from 1.30pm–2.30pm, and from 3pm–4pm, and participants’ first two sessions are free of charge: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ma...
Additional Stanmore exercise sessions added due to demand
A new district exercise class has proved so popular that the programme has been expanded.
www.winchester.gov.uk
March 20, 2026 at 2:36 PM
A Stanmore exercise class for older people has been so popular that a second one has been added 👏 The classes take place at the Carroll Centre on Mondays from 1.30pm–2.30pm, and from 3pm–4pm, and participants’ first two sessions are free of charge: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ma...
📢 Only four spaces remain!
We’re offering a FREE carbon assessment for local businesses, carried out by Winchester‑based environmental consultants Arthian Ltd
If you’d like to take part, please contact Suzanne Dixon in our Economy team at [email protected] for full details
We’re offering a FREE carbon assessment for local businesses, carried out by Winchester‑based environmental consultants Arthian Ltd
If you’d like to take part, please contact Suzanne Dixon in our Economy team at [email protected] for full details
March 18, 2026 at 12:44 PM
📢 Only four spaces remain!
We’re offering a FREE carbon assessment for local businesses, carried out by Winchester‑based environmental consultants Arthian Ltd
If you’d like to take part, please contact Suzanne Dixon in our Economy team at [email protected] for full details
We’re offering a FREE carbon assessment for local businesses, carried out by Winchester‑based environmental consultants Arthian Ltd
If you’d like to take part, please contact Suzanne Dixon in our Economy team at [email protected] for full details
New fly-tipping statistics released by Defra for 2024/25 show that incidents in the Winchester district are at their lowest level for ten years, reducing from 2,120 in 2020/21 to 735 in 2024/5.
Read the full story:
www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ma...
Read the full story:
www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ma...
District bucks national trend with dramatic decrease for fly-tips
New fly-tipping statistics released by Defra for 2024/25 show that incidents in the Winchester district are at their lowest level for ten years, reducing from 2,120 in 2020/21 to 735 in 2024/5.
www.winchester.gov.uk
March 18, 2026 at 11:57 AM
New fly-tipping statistics released by Defra for 2024/25 show that incidents in the Winchester district are at their lowest level for ten years, reducing from 2,120 in 2020/21 to 735 in 2024/5.
Read the full story:
www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ma...
Read the full story:
www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ma...
Our Economy & Tourism team has launched our Winchester District Tourism Strategy👏 which includes support for local businesses, attracting audiences & increasing the value of the visitor economy whilst also protecting Winchester's unique environment & character: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ma...
City council’s tourism strategy launches long-term district vision
Businesses from across the district have joined Winchester City Council for the launch of its new Winchester District Tourism Strategy.
The...
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March 17, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Our Economy & Tourism team has launched our Winchester District Tourism Strategy👏 which includes support for local businesses, attracting audiences & increasing the value of the visitor economy whilst also protecting Winchester's unique environment & character: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ma...
A new twinning agreement is in place between Winchester district and the city of Nizhyn (pronounced ‘Nee-jin’) in Ukraine, a historic city located in the Chernihiv region along the Oster River: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ma...
March 10, 2026 at 10:17 AM
A new twinning agreement is in place between Winchester district and the city of Nizhyn (pronounced ‘Nee-jin’) in Ukraine, a historic city located in the Chernihiv region along the Oster River: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ma...
The latest events to be held in aid of the Mayor of Winchester Cllr Sudhakar Achwal's selected charities are on sale now including a talk, an Indian music evening and an organ recital: www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayor-of-win...
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March 5, 2026 at 4:18 PM
The latest events to be held in aid of the Mayor of Winchester Cllr Sudhakar Achwal's selected charities are on sale now including a talk, an Indian music evening and an organ recital: www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayor-of-win...
BUTTERCROSS WORKS BEGIN: Planned works to clean & repair our city’s iconic scheduled monument - which is right in the heart of the city centre - began today, after a number of years of discussions with #HistoricEngland, & specialist consultants and contractors: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ma...
Works started to preserve and restore much-loved Buttercross
Planned works to clean and repair the iconic scheduled monument in the heart of Winchester city centre began today.
After a number of years...
www.winchester.gov.uk
March 2, 2026 at 1:57 PM
BUTTERCROSS WORKS BEGIN: Planned works to clean & repair our city’s iconic scheduled monument - which is right in the heart of the city centre - began today, after a number of years of discussions with #HistoricEngland, & specialist consultants and contractors: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ma...
MAYORAL CHARITY EVENTS: The Quiz is SOLD OUT but there are still 2 tix for Lady Alison Wakeham's talk, and 13tix left for Pie & Mash in Abbey House. A new event has also now gone on sale – a recital by renowned organist Andrew Lumsden.
Tickets for all events: www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayor-of-win...
Tickets for all events: www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayor-of-win...
February 26, 2026 at 9:26 AM
MAYORAL CHARITY EVENTS: The Quiz is SOLD OUT but there are still 2 tix for Lady Alison Wakeham's talk, and 13tix left for Pie & Mash in Abbey House. A new event has also now gone on sale – a recital by renowned organist Andrew Lumsden.
Tickets for all events: www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayor-of-win...
Tickets for all events: www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayor-of-win...
🎧 We've been able to support a unique project by BearFace Theatre - Speak Out, Listen In was initially shared as part of Winchester Law Week; a community pop-up exhibition took place in The Arc last month 👇
www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/fe...
Kate Hadley from BearFace with Cllr Lucille Thompson
www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/fe...
Kate Hadley from BearFace with Cllr Lucille Thompson
February 24, 2026 at 1:11 PM
🎧 We've been able to support a unique project by BearFace Theatre - Speak Out, Listen In was initially shared as part of Winchester Law Week; a community pop-up exhibition took place in The Arc last month 👇
www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/fe...
Kate Hadley from BearFace with Cllr Lucille Thompson
www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/fe...
Kate Hadley from BearFace with Cllr Lucille Thompson
Just 16 spaces left for the Mayor's Quiz on Sat 28 Feb at 7pm in Littleton Millennium Memorial Hall, hosted by local quiz legend Kevin Ashman - proceeds will benefit the Mayor's 3 supported charities: www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayor-of-win...
February 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Just 16 spaces left for the Mayor's Quiz on Sat 28 Feb at 7pm in Littleton Millennium Memorial Hall, hosted by local quiz legend Kevin Ashman - proceeds will benefit the Mayor's 3 supported charities: www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayor-of-win...
♻️ Share your views on recycling by completing our short survey at www.winchester.gov.uk/recycling-future
@hantsconnect.bsky.social's new Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) is planned to be up & running in 2028, allowing us to collect more items for recycling including plastic pots, tubs and trays.
@hantsconnect.bsky.social's new Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) is planned to be up & running in 2028, allowing us to collect more items for recycling including plastic pots, tubs and trays.
www.winchester.gov.uk
February 11, 2026 at 11:53 AM
♻️ Share your views on recycling by completing our short survey at www.winchester.gov.uk/recycling-future
@hantsconnect.bsky.social's new Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) is planned to be up & running in 2028, allowing us to collect more items for recycling including plastic pots, tubs and trays.
@hantsconnect.bsky.social's new Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) is planned to be up & running in 2028, allowing us to collect more items for recycling including plastic pots, tubs and trays.
❗️ MAYOR'S AWARD NOMINATIONS CLOSING THIS SUNDAY (15 Feb): www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ja...
The Mayor was recently the guest of Winnall Rock School (WRS) at @wincathedral.bsky.social as WRS performed under the Helios installation: www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/the-sun/
The Mayor was recently the guest of Winnall Rock School (WRS) at @wincathedral.bsky.social as WRS performed under the Helios installation: www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/the-sun/
February 10, 2026 at 1:57 PM
❗️ MAYOR'S AWARD NOMINATIONS CLOSING THIS SUNDAY (15 Feb): www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ja...
The Mayor was recently the guest of Winnall Rock School (WRS) at @wincathedral.bsky.social as WRS performed under the Helios installation: www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/the-sun/
The Mayor was recently the guest of Winnall Rock School (WRS) at @wincathedral.bsky.social as WRS performed under the Helios installation: www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/the-sun/
🚨M3 CLOSURE between JUNCTIONS 8-9 (BOTH DIRECTIONS) THIS WEEKEND - from 9pm on Friday 13 February to 6am on Monday 16 February
📷 Volker Fitzpatrick Balfour Beatty Joint Venture pic of the past weekend's work
Full M3 junction 9 improvements project info👇
nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/so...
📷 Volker Fitzpatrick Balfour Beatty Joint Venture pic of the past weekend's work
Full M3 junction 9 improvements project info👇
nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/so...
February 10, 2026 at 1:52 PM
🚨M3 CLOSURE between JUNCTIONS 8-9 (BOTH DIRECTIONS) THIS WEEKEND - from 9pm on Friday 13 February to 6am on Monday 16 February
📷 Volker Fitzpatrick Balfour Beatty Joint Venture pic of the past weekend's work
Full M3 junction 9 improvements project info👇
nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/so...
📷 Volker Fitzpatrick Balfour Beatty Joint Venture pic of the past weekend's work
Full M3 junction 9 improvements project info👇
nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/so...
The Mayor has popped along to visit the Renew Wellbeing Winchester Café in Parchment Street to celebrate its 2nd anniversary🥳 The Café was established with the support of a WCC Town Forum project grant. Its sister venue Renew Wellbeing Stanmore was helped with a WCC Community Grant.
February 4, 2026 at 11:44 AM
The Mayor has popped along to visit the Renew Wellbeing Winchester Café in Parchment Street to celebrate its 2nd anniversary🥳 The Café was established with the support of a WCC Town Forum project grant. Its sister venue Renew Wellbeing Stanmore was helped with a WCC Community Grant.
📷 Image of the recent works at the M3 J9 via @nationalhighways.bsky.social South-East
A34 and A33 24-Hour Southbound Closure THIS WEEKEND from:
📌 9pm on Saturday 7 February until 9pm on Sunday 8 February 2026
More on the M3 Junction 9 improvements project: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/so...
A34 and A33 24-Hour Southbound Closure THIS WEEKEND from:
📌 9pm on Saturday 7 February until 9pm on Sunday 8 February 2026
More on the M3 Junction 9 improvements project: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/so...
February 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM
📷 Image of the recent works at the M3 J9 via @nationalhighways.bsky.social South-East
A34 and A33 24-Hour Southbound Closure THIS WEEKEND from:
📌 9pm on Saturday 7 February until 9pm on Sunday 8 February 2026
More on the M3 Junction 9 improvements project: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/so...
A34 and A33 24-Hour Southbound Closure THIS WEEKEND from:
📌 9pm on Saturday 7 February until 9pm on Sunday 8 February 2026
More on the M3 Junction 9 improvements project: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/so...
⚽️FEB HALF-TERM FOOTIE - £1 per session
We've teamed up with ActiveMe 360 to provide outdoor football coaching for girls & boys from 16–20 Feb. Sessions will take place at Somers Close in Stanmore, River Park, the Wickham MUGA, & Meadowside Leisure Centre:
bookings.activeme360.co.uk/project/72874
We've teamed up with ActiveMe 360 to provide outdoor football coaching for girls & boys from 16–20 Feb. Sessions will take place at Somers Close in Stanmore, River Park, the Wickham MUGA, & Meadowside Leisure Centre:
bookings.activeme360.co.uk/project/72874
Winchester Football Project | February Half Term 2026 | ActiveMe 360
bookings.activeme360.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 9:18 AM
⚽️FEB HALF-TERM FOOTIE - £1 per session
We've teamed up with ActiveMe 360 to provide outdoor football coaching for girls & boys from 16–20 Feb. Sessions will take place at Somers Close in Stanmore, River Park, the Wickham MUGA, & Meadowside Leisure Centre:
bookings.activeme360.co.uk/project/72874
We've teamed up with ActiveMe 360 to provide outdoor football coaching for girls & boys from 16–20 Feb. Sessions will take place at Somers Close in Stanmore, River Park, the Wickham MUGA, & Meadowside Leisure Centre:
bookings.activeme360.co.uk/project/72874
🛝 Chaundler Rd play area has reopened after a full refurbishment, with a new communication board, more swings, a trampoline, sensory panels & a roundabout. There's more seating & safer ground surfacing, made from over 7,000 recycled training shoes 👟 www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ja...
Sustainably refurbished community play area reopens
It’s play time once again at a local playpark, which has reopened to the public after a full refurbishment.
www.winchester.gov.uk
January 21, 2026 at 10:28 AM
🛝 Chaundler Rd play area has reopened after a full refurbishment, with a new communication board, more swings, a trampoline, sensory panels & a roundabout. There's more seating & safer ground surfacing, made from over 7,000 recycled training shoes 👟 www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ja...
📍NEWS: Four successful fly-tipping offence prosecutions in single court day
Four people have been convicted of fly-tipping offences after we successfully prosecuted 4 cases in a single day at court regarding fly-tips in Owslebury, Waterlooville & Hursley: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ja...
Four people have been convicted of fly-tipping offences after we successfully prosecuted 4 cases in a single day at court regarding fly-tips in Owslebury, Waterlooville & Hursley: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ja...
City Council’s success with four separate fly-tipping offence prosecutions in single court day
Four people have been convicted of fly-tipping offences after four separate cases were successfully prosecuted by Winchester City Council in a single day at court.
www.winchester.gov.uk
January 20, 2026 at 10:43 AM
📍NEWS: Four successful fly-tipping offence prosecutions in single court day
Four people have been convicted of fly-tipping offences after we successfully prosecuted 4 cases in a single day at court regarding fly-tips in Owslebury, Waterlooville & Hursley: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ja...
Four people have been convicted of fly-tipping offences after we successfully prosecuted 4 cases in a single day at court regarding fly-tips in Owslebury, Waterlooville & Hursley: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ja...
Nominations for the annual Mayor of Winchester’s Community Awards are now open - do you know of a person (or organisation) who has made a real difference to their local community and deserves an award? www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ja...
Nominations open for Mayor of Winchester’s Community Awards
The search is on for individuals and organisations who have made a real difference in the Winchester district.
www.winchester.gov.uk
January 13, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Nominations for the annual Mayor of Winchester’s Community Awards are now open - do you know of a person (or organisation) who has made a real difference to their local community and deserves an award? www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ja...
✉️ Have you received a letter from us about the electoral register?
✅ Every year, we check that everyone who is eligible to vote in our area is registered. Simply follow the instructions in your letter so we can make sure our records are up to date.
✅ Every year, we check that everyone who is eligible to vote in our area is registered. Simply follow the instructions in your letter so we can make sure our records are up to date.
October 1, 2025 at 9:09 AM
✉️ Have you received a letter from us about the electoral register?
✅ Every year, we check that everyone who is eligible to vote in our area is registered. Simply follow the instructions in your letter so we can make sure our records are up to date.
✅ Every year, we check that everyone who is eligible to vote in our area is registered. Simply follow the instructions in your letter so we can make sure our records are up to date.
💚Winchester Green Fair takes place on Saturday (20/9) from 11am–4pm. Head to the Pavilion @wincathedral.bsky.social for this free, fun & interactive event with a quiz for kids and lots of stalls featuring local groups.
The fair marks day 1 of #WinchesterGreenWeek: www.winchestergreenweek.org.uk
The fair marks day 1 of #WinchesterGreenWeek: www.winchestergreenweek.org.uk
Winchester Green Week | Home
A week of events for everyone, organised by local communities, environmental groups, educational institutions, faith groups, local authorities and businesses in the Winchester District. A sustainable ...
www.winchestergreenweek.org.uk
September 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
💚Winchester Green Fair takes place on Saturday (20/9) from 11am–4pm. Head to the Pavilion @wincathedral.bsky.social for this free, fun & interactive event with a quiz for kids and lots of stalls featuring local groups.
The fair marks day 1 of #WinchesterGreenWeek: www.winchestergreenweek.org.uk
The fair marks day 1 of #WinchesterGreenWeek: www.winchestergreenweek.org.uk
TODAY: Alresford drop-in event about future council services. Come along to the market (9am-1pm) to find out more about proposals for new, larger councils: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ju...
Our Place, Our Future – have your say on the future of local councils across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
A group of 12 of the 15 councils in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, including Winchester City Council, is working together to develop proposals for...
www.winchester.gov.uk
July 10, 2025 at 7:11 AM
TODAY: Alresford drop-in event about future council services. Come along to the market (9am-1pm) to find out more about proposals for new, larger councils: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ju...
⏰ TODAY (Thurs) - pop along to the Guildhall between 3pm and 7pm to have your say about the former leisure centre site. You can also add your thoughts to this survey: www.winchester.gov.uk/former-leisure-centre-site-feedback
Microsoft Forms
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June 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
⏰ TODAY (Thurs) - pop along to the Guildhall between 3pm and 7pm to have your say about the former leisure centre site. You can also add your thoughts to this survey: www.winchester.gov.uk/former-leisure-centre-site-feedback
We've supported our sheltered housing residents to create cookbooks of their recipes & stories. Eve, 81, appears with Soldier's Wedding Cake: "It’s a big fruit cake made of bread. My mum, who was also called Eve, used to make it."
Full info about the project: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ju...
Full info about the project: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ju...
June 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
We've supported our sheltered housing residents to create cookbooks of their recipes & stories. Eve, 81, appears with Soldier's Wedding Cake: "It’s a big fruit cake made of bread. My mum, who was also called Eve, used to make it."
Full info about the project: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ju...
Full info about the project: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ju...