November 2009

HeatSeekers vehicles in Winchester District

An award winning energy efficiency detecting vehicle, which helps homeowners pinpoint escaping heat in their homes, is set to hit the roads in the Winchester District this month. The HeatSeekers vehicle is equipped with state of the art technology (developed and mobilised by the Energy Saving Partnership) which uses thermal imaging technology to identify homes that may benefit from improved insulation. The vehicles will be operating at night, during the colder months. Each has the ability to assess up to 1,000 properties an hour. The thermal-imaging technology highlights where heat is escaping from a property and identifies if your property would benefit from further insulation. Once the area has been imaged, a dedicated team of energy advisors will carry out free surveys, talking to local residents about how they can improve insulation and take action to reduce both their energy bills and carbon footprint. For more information see the Heatseekers press release

Local Development Scheme Update

The City Council has recently submitted a revised Local Development Scheme (LDS) to Government Office (GOSE) for approval. This changes the original programme for the production of the Local Development Framework (LDF) following the advice received in the summer from the Planning Inspectorate. The next stage of the Core Strategy which is the Council's lead document being prepared under the LDF will now be published in Autumn 2010. The revised LDS can be viewed on the Council website, at this stage it is still in draft form pending formal approval from GOSE. On 20 October 2009 the Council's LDF Cabinet Committee, considered the first set of representations received to the Core Strategy Preferred Option, which was subject to consultation during May - July this year. Click the link to view the minutes of the meeting. A further meeting for the LDF Cabinet has been scheduled for Tuesday 15 December 2009, the intention is that this meeting will cover those representations received to Chapter 4-7 of the Core Strategy : Chapter 4 - The Spatial Strategy Chapter 5 - Spatial Strategy - Winchester Town Chapter 6 - Spatial Strategy - South Hampshire Urban Areas Chapter 7 - Spatial Strategy - Market Towns and Rural Areas Papers for this meeting will be available for viewing on 7 December If you are planning to attend this committee please check the agenda beforehand to ensure the item you are interested in will be discussed. Given the potential number of items it may be necessary to arrange an alternative meeting.

Winchester & District Over 55s Forum - Events

The Winchester and District Over 55`s Forum is a community organisation that has been established to ensure that the concerns and needs of older people are brought to the attention of those who provide services for them. This includes service providers such as local government, charities, utilities and transport agencies, in addition to the dozens of small local providers whose services can make a difference to the well being of older people.     In addition to the ongoing work done by the Winchester and District Over 55's Forum, there are two exciting initiatives planned for early 2010. Two community events that will be centred around the themes of dealing positively with health and wellbeing issues and enjoying life at all ages. The Forum plans to use these events to bring older people from across the Winchester District together to learn, socialise, and have fun!  It is hoped that some of those attending these events will choose to join us as members of the Forum, where they can help us in our goal being a credible voice for older people. In early 2010 a review of the effectiveness and usefulness of the information and services available to older people is planned. We want to ensure that information is available that lets older people know easily and quickly, how to contact service providers who may be of assistance to them. The review will require us to make use of the day-to-day experiences of those older people who need to seek help. We intend to visit as many groups /clubs as possible to learn of problems and to seek views about improvements could be made.   The Forum meets regularly in Winchester. The next meeting is on 8 December from 10.30am-12.30pm at the Winchester Centre at 68 St. Georges Street, Winchester, SO23 8AH.  If you would like to know more, play a part in our programme, or show your support please ring WACA on 01962 842 293 and let them know that you'd like more information on the Winchester and District Over 55's Forum. Leave your contact details and a member of our Forum will get back to you.

Christmas in Winchester website launched

Planning for Christmas is easier this year thanks to Winchester City Council's new Christmas in Winchester website - a 'one stop shop' for all the information you need to celebrate the festive season in style - and grab a bargain while you're at it. See for yourself at www.christmasinwinchester.co.uk

Making Merry - Open Studios

Stuck for ideas for Christmas presents? Take the stress out of Christmas shopping and add some sparkle to your gift lists with the Making Merry Open Studios event co-ordinated by Winchester City Council. This year's event is bigger and better than ever before. Once again the creative talents of local artists and craft-makers are showcased - and this year even more are welcoming you to their galleries, studios and homes from Friday 20 to Sunday 29 November. For more information visit www.visitwinchester.co.uk/site/whats-on/making-merry

Hyde 900 Festival

The Hyde 900 festival will mark the 900th anniversary of the foundation of Hyde Abbey. It aims to be a community-led festival which will celebrate the history of Hyde, explore the locality and environment and showcase the wide variety of talents of the people who live in the area. Intrigued? If Hyde 900 has intrigued you about the history of your street, village or parish and would like to copy the Hyde 900 folk then the museum service at WCC would be more than happy to help you on your way. Email museums@winchester.gov.uk For more information about Hyde900 visit the website - www.hyde900.co.uk

Upcoming Meetings
Winchester Town Forum - Walton Room Guildhall, Winchester		25 November 18:30
Standards Committee - Walton Room, Guildhall, Winchester		30 November 18:15
Planning & Development Control (Viewing) Sub-Committee - Guildhall, Winchester		08 December 14:00
Cabinet - Walton Room, Guildhall, Winchester		09 December 10:00
Planning Development Control Committee - Walton Room, Guildhall, Winchester		10 December 09:30
Cabinet (Local Development Framework) Committee - King Charles Suite, Guildhall, Winchester		15 December 10:00

Recent Press Releases

Cooking with Lucia - a taste of Roman History

HeatSeekers vehicles hit the roads in Winchester District

Tourism Businesses encouraged to get ahead with online bookings

Captin Kidd's Winchester - a family trail with added booty

Progress for Silver Hill development scheme

Winchester's new paving revealed

Buy locally this Christmas - Making Merry Open Studios is back

Plan your Christmas in Winchester - City Council launches a new website

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