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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.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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✉️ 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.
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October 1, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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💚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 ...
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September 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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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
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⏰ 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
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June 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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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...
The image shows an elderly person sitting in a chair, holding a document titled "One Soldier's Wedding Cake." The person's face is obscured. The background includes a window with curtains, some plants, and part of a dining area with chairs and flowers on the table.
June 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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💚 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.
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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:
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June 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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❗️ 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...
The image is a promotional banner for an "ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOP FOR WINCHESTER BUSINESSES." The background shows an aerial view of a town with buildings and greenery. The text is overlaid on a semi-transparent maroon rectangle, with the words "ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOP" in bold white letters and "FOR WINCHESTER BUSINESSES" in smaller white letters below. To the right of the text, there is a graphic resembling a microchip with the letters "AI" in its centre
June 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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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
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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
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June 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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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...
he image is a promotional poster for an event titled "A Talk on Churchill & Hampshire" by Lord Ben Stoneham of Droxford. The event is scheduled for Friday, 13 June 25 at 7 PM and will be held at Abbey House. The background features a faded image of Winston Churchill wearing a suit and bow tie. At the bottom, there are logos for WinACC, Trinity Winchester, and Home Start Winchester and Districts.
May 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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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.
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May 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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[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
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May 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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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...
A promotional poster for Everyone Active Champions. The top of the poster features the Everyone Active Champions logo. Below it, large text reads "COULD YOU BE A COMMUNITY CHAMPION?" The background image shows people in a swimming pool, with one person wearing a swim cap and holding onto a yellow floatation device. At the bottom of the poster, there is text that reads "APPLY FOR EVERYONE ACTIVE'S NEW SCHEME AT: ea-champions.com/community-champions/"
May 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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👨‍💻 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.
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May 21, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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📢 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....
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May 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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"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...
Past Mayor Cllr Russell Gordon-Smith, dressed in a suit, hands over symbolic mayoral regalia to newly elected Mayor of Winchester Cllr Sudhakar Achwal, dressed in a red mayoral robe. The Mayoral Mace, an ornate gold and silver mace, rests on a plinth in the foreground. Newly elected Mayor Cllr Sudhakar Achwal stands next to Winchester City Council Chief Executive Laura Taylor, having just delivered his declaration of acceptance of office. Dressed in his red mayoral robe and ornate golden chain, Mayor of Winchester Cllr Sudhakar Achwal shakes hands with an army cadet dressed in military uniform. Newly elected Mayor of Winchester Cllr Sudhakar Achwal smiles to camera as he walks behind his mace bearer, who carries an ornate gold and silver mace.
May 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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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
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May 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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🎭 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
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April 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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#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...
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April 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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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
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April 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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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
Deputy Mayor of Winchester Cllr Sudhakar Achwal and Marwell Wildlife Chief Executive Laura Read cut the ribbon on the new Native Species Zone. Leader of the Council Cllr Martin Tod and Cabinet member for Business and Culture Cllr Lucille Thompson inside the White Clawed Crayfish habitat room at the new Native Species Zone Deputy Mayor of Winchester Cllr Sudhakar Achwal joins Marwell Wildlife Chief Executive Laura Read as she introduces the new Native Species Zone.
March 31, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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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.

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Email our Grants team - [email protected]
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March 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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⏰ 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
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March 25, 2025 at 8:16 AM