Category Archives: Local Issues

Conservative minister gives Barton Farm go-ahead

Conservative Communities and Local Government minister Eric Pickles has today given permission for 2000 homes to be built north of Winchester at Barton Farm. Kelsie Learney, leader of the Winchester City Council Liberal Democrat group and City Councillor for Littleton and …

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Harestock Road closure

Scottish and Southern energy (SSE) are closing Harestock Road to carry out work to improve the reliability of the electricity supply to Kings Worthy. The road will be closed between the 6th June and 4th July although SSE hope to …

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Town Forum to Support more Night Buses

At the Winchester Town Forum on Wednesday evening, councillors made a significant move towards bringing back a night bus service to Winchester.  They have set aside £10,000 to subsidise an evening bus service in Winchester for Thursday, Friday and Saturday …

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Winchester Town Forum Steps Into Funding Breach

With the Conservative City Council and County Council cabinets both planning to cut back on grants this year it is likely to be another difficult one for the voluntary sector in Winchester. At the Winchester Town Forum meeting on 25th …

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Pitt Manor decision a blow to ‘Localism’

Liberal Democrat Councillors are disappointed with the Planning Inspector’s decision to allow the development of two hundred new homes at Pitt Manor, off Romsey Road. Lynda Banister, Liberal Democrat City Councillor for Oliver’s Battery, the neighbouring ward, commented; “This decision …

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