Abandoned Vehicles

Information of the Council's powers in connection with abandoned vehicles and how to report an abandoned vehicle

Abnormal Loads

Before a haulier can move an abnormal load he must notify and gain consent from the Police.

Absent Votes - Elections

Postal Votes and Proxy votes (where someone else votes on your behalf) are available on request.

Access Plan

Winchester City Council is currently working with Hampshire County Council to develop an Access Plan for Winchester. We would like to hear your views on the access issues that affect you - please complete our consultation or attend one of the workshops.

Access to Records

Hampshire Records Office is situated along Sussex Street in Winchester

Accidents at Work

If you are an employer, self-employed or in control of work premises you are required by law

Accommodation

Visit our dedicated tourism site to browse the wide variety of accommodation in the heart of the city centre and in the surrounding countryside.

Address Management

Winchester City Council is the Street Naming and Numbering Authority for the administrative area of Winchester

Adult and Community Learning

Information for adults and the communiyy on learning opportunities in Hampshire

Adult Carers in Winchester

Hampshire Adult Services offer information and advice to everyone about the range of social care services available and can provide free assessments of the care and support that people need

Advocacy for Carers

A carer is someone of any age whose life is restricted because they are looking after a friend, relative, partner or person who cannot manage without help, because of illness, age or a disability of any kind

Affordable Housing Development Guidelines

This guidance note provides details of how affordable housing needs should normally be addressed on sites where planning policies require an element of the housing to be affordable

Air Quality

Air Quality

This web page provides information on outdoor (ambient) air quality in Winchester's District. It includes details of all the monitoring work performed in assessing air quality against the government's air quality objectives.

Aircraft Noise

Winchester City Council strives to minimise inconvenience resulting from noise pollution. A significant cause of complaint is noise from aircraft arriving and departing from Southampton (Eastleigh) Airport.

Alarms

Faults can develop with vehicle and house alarms leading to the persistent sounding of the alarm. This web page provides information on the powers available to the Council to silence such alarms.

Alcohol Exclusion Zone

Winchester's city centre became an alcohol exclusion zone on Friday 8 July. The police now have the power to stop people drinking in public.

Alcohol Exclusion Zones

Street Drinking and associated behaviour creates concerns for safety, public health and the level of crime in the city

Allocated Council Home Lettings

The District is divided into seven geographical groups of choice and applicants can choose as many of those groups or parishes within the groups as they would like

Allotments

An allotment provides the opportunity for fresh air and exercise for those interested in growing fruit, vegetables and flowers and is also a great way to relieve stress

Allowances

This page displays the Members Allowances Scheme and an archive of 'Members Allowances Paid' public notices.

Amenity Group Permits

Find out more about amenity group permits and download an application form to apply.

Angling

As an angler it is most important for you to know that anyone aged 12 years or over who fishes for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels in England and Wales must have an Environment Agency Rod Fishing Licence

Animal Boarding Establishments

A list of all licensed Animal Boarding Establishments within the Winchester region.

Animal Welfare Service

The Animal Welfare Service deals with a number of different issues, including dealing with stray dogs