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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
✉️ 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.
October 1, 2025 at 9:09 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
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
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...
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July 10, 2025 at 7:11 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
Microsoft Forms
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June 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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...
June 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
💚 We've been recognised as a ⭐‘top performer’ in @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social #councilclimatescorecards, with a score of 68% overall - the highest score for a district council in the country!

Full info 👇 www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ju...

#ClimateAction #ClimateEmergency #workingtogether
Winchester City Council marked as the ‘top performing’ district council in the country for their work on the climate crisis
Winchester City Council has been assessed as the top performing district council in the country, for its work on addressing the climate emergency.
www.winchester.gov.uk
June 18, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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The 2025 #CouncilClimateScorecards results are in! 📊 🚀
🌟 Top Scorers: @islington-council.bsky.social (Single Tier), Belfast City Council (Northern Ireland), @winchester.gov.uk‬ (District), @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social
Check your local council's score at:
councilclimatescorecards.uk
@mySociety.org
June 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
❗️ We have a few spaces left on our FREE in-person morning workshop exploring the potential business benefits of #AI, tomorrow (Weds 11/6) in Guildhall Winchester. It’s suitable for those with no prior knowledge / wanting to expand their expertise. Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/artificial...
June 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Sign up now to volunteer / take part in two inspiring days of inclusive sport and achievement coming up in the district, Winchester Personal Bests & Winchester Aqua Bests: winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ju...
Brace of inclusive opportunities to achieve your best
Two inspiring days of inclusive sport and achievement are set to take place in the district.
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June 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We're working with the Environment Centre to raise awareness of wood smoke's hidden harms.

💨 Wood smoke contains tiny particles that can harm your health. If you're planning a bonfire, try to only burn dry, untreated wood to reduce air pollution 🔥

Learn more 👉 environmentcentre.com/wood-burning
June 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
DYK? #WinstonChurchill paid a two-day visit to Droxford in June 1944 on the eve of D-Day, meeting with Eisenhower and De Gaulle. Find out more about this visit at the first official Mayoral Charity event of 2025/6, a talk on Friday 13 June: www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayor-of-win...
May 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The fully refurbished Abbey Gardens public toilets have reopened, with the ribbon-cutting carried out by Richard Chisnell, Honorary President of the British Toilet Association Ltd: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ma...
Public toilets in Abbey Gardens reopened after major refurbishment
The latest public toilets to be given a revamp have been reopened by Winchester City Council.
www.winchester.gov.uk
May 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
[email protected] Reserve Officer Fiona has sent us a great photograph of a bee orchid at Chilcomb sports ground - we manage the site for recreation and biodiversity. She also recorded a Small Blue (#CupidoMinimus) butterfly 🦋

#winchester
May 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Community Champion opportunity at Everyone Active - they'd like to hear from all types of not-for-profit community projects. Successful applicants will be offered space in a centre to operate their project. Apply by 12 June: survey.eacommunications.co.uk/home/index?i...
May 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
👨‍💻 Interested in exploring the potential benefits of #AI for your business? Join us on Wednesday 11 June in the Guildhall for a FREE in-person workshop led by Luke Williams, Head of AI at Intergage.

Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/artificial...
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) WORKSHOP FOR WINCHESTER DISTRICT BUSINESSES
Implementing AI tools into your business has the potential to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 21, 2025 at 9:12 AM
📢 Our two grant schemes for community and voluntary organisations are now open to applications, with up to £3,000 available for activities which benefit residents and local communities.

Head over to our website to find out more 👇

www.winchester.gov.uk/grants-for-n....
May 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
"I believe in giving back to the community that welcomed me so warmly." These are the words of Councillor Sudhakar Achwal, who was elected as the 826th Mayor of Winchester at last night's Mayor Making Ceremony. Learn more about the evening and the new Mayor 👇

www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ma...
May 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We've successfully prosecuted a West Sussex man for a fly-tipping offence after an incident at Alresford Road in Ovington. A 68 year-old man from Petworth pleaded guilty on Friday 4 April 2025 in Basingstoke Magistrates Court: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ma...

#scrapflytipping
May 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
🎭 Looking for local dance classes, drama groups, music sessions or crafting clubs? The Winchester district creative directory is a one-stop-shop for all things creative & will help you find what you are looking for. Explore the directory: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

#creativewinch
April 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
#WorldArtDay 🖌 Ever seen any of the painted Winchester #bollards? The bollards, inspired by some of the world’s greatest painters, were conceived & painted by local artists/makers The Colour Factory as part of the 2005 Hat Fair. There are now 37! www.visitwinchester.co.uk/business-dir...
April 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Planning a street party for VE Day 80? Apply for road closure as soon as you can (ideally by 17 Apr) so we can process it in time. There's no charge, just fill out the street parties, charities and not-for-profit form on our website 👇

www.winchester.gov.uk/roads-highways/special-event-road-closures
April 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Last week, Deputy Mayor Sudhakar Achwal joined @marwellzoo.bsky.social Chief Exec Laura Read to cut the ribbon on their new Native Species Zone, which we supported with £49k government REPF grant!

Read more on Marwell's website 👇

www.marwell.org.uk/zoo-news/weve-opened-our-new-native-species-zone
March 31, 2025 at 11:48 AM
We've been able to support Hursley business OHCO Coffee with a Rural England Prosperity Fund grant to help it buy an electric tuk tuk ⚡️ The tuk tuk will help bring the coffee to a wider audience.

www.winchester.gov.uk/grants-for-n...

Email our Grants team - [email protected]
March 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
⏰ Clocks will go forward this Sunday (30 March) - in the UK, clocks go forward 1 hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March. The period when the clocks are 1 hour ahead is called British Summer Time (BST).

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#springforward #bst #britishsummertime
March 25, 2025 at 8:16 AM