Winchester - towards our future
Winchester is a living community, and like all such communities it will continually evolve. But in doing so it must not lose its unique identity. We - the people who live and work in Winchester - must ensure we build on our strengths: our heritage, our culture, our people. We must tackle our weaknesses: traffic congestion, lack of facilities, pressures for more affordable housing or inappropriate development.
This document aims to help us meet the challenge of change. It's not a plan, it's a guide - a vision for the things we want to achieve. Its aim is to guide policy makers, planners and all who can and will shape our town.
The vision is proposed by Winchester's Town Forum - a cross-party group of City Councillors representing town wardsą. It is based on discussions the Forum has hosted in recent years about various aspects of Winchester life. The Forum also consulted on an earlier draft. The Forum's Members will champion this vision, keeping it under review, encouraging the City Council and others to help make its aspirations reality. And this is not just a guide for the City Council; it provides a common focus and shared agenda for all organisations who can help shape our future.
Most importantly, this must be a shared vision. I want to encourage all who read it to ask "what can Winchester become?" and "how can I help realise this vision?". Please let your local Councillor have your views on this vision and on our future. Councillor Peter Rees Chair, Winchester Town Forum
1 - for clarity this document uses the term 'town' to refer to the unparished area represented by the Wards of St Barnabas, St Bartholomew, St John & All Saints, St Luke, St Michael and St Paul - what is traditionally referred to as the old city of Winchester
Use the links below to read other chapters of the Vision for Winchester
What is it about Winchester that we all value
Caring about our history heritage and setting
Encouraging people to do business here
Remaining a natural destination for visitors and shoppers
Providing new and affordable housing
Improving transport access and air quality
Becoming a regional centre for creativity and culture
Creating a green and environmentally friendly city
Being a town which supports safe and stable communities
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