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News

February 2009

History comes alive at the Westgate Be transported back in history and join Civil War soldiers as they lay siege to the Westgate, one of Winchester’s ancient gateways. 02 February 2009

Helpful Recession Resources Winchester City Council is providing residents with vital support and information on how to cope during the recession. 02 February 2009

Stanmore, Your Community Needs You! Residents of Stanmore are being asked for their help 03 February 2009

A new sports pitch for Henry Beaufort School Sky Sports presenter, Jeff Stelling visited Henry Beaufort School in Winchester last week to formally present a cheque for £342,377 on behalf of th... 04 February 2009

Triptych at The View Triptych, the annual sixth form art festival, is now on at The View in Bridge Street. 04 February 2009

Over half a million pounds of grants announced by Winches... Many of Winchester’s Community Groups, Voluntary Organisations, 05 February 2009

The Romans Return The Romans will be invading the City Museum in Winchester this half-term. 09 February 2009

Public meeting to discuss University’s Masterplan Winchester Town Forum and the University of Winchester are hosting a public meeting to explain and take questions on the University of Winchester’s... 09 February 2009

Winchester’s Silver Hill Scheme granted Planning Permissi... Winchester City Council has issued planning consent for the Silver Hill regeneration scheme to Thornfield Properties. 10 February 2009

Tower Street Car Park refurbishment Refurbishment work is commencing at the City Council’s Tower Street Car Park. 11 February 2009

French archaeological project given the axe Four ancient and rare stone axes from Hampshire recently had an outing to London from their home at Winchester Museums to be analysed as part of a ... 13 February 2009

Put yourself in the Picture City Space at Winchester Discovery Centre will be hosting the popular annual Mayor’s Choice art exhibition from 14 February until 22 March 2009. 13 February 2009

Go Green - discover how to generate your own energy and s... Come along to Winchester Discovery Centre on Saturday to find out about the various energy saving and renewable technologies you can use in your ho... 16 February 2009

New affordable homes for local people Winchester City Council has announced a scheme to provide 12 new affordable homes on Main Street, Littleton. 17 February 2009

Older people in Winnall net free Fish & Chips Older residents of Winnall are the focus of attention this month, thanks to an event organised for them by other residents of the area. 17 February 2009

Have your say on social housing standards The Tenant Services Authority (TSA) is the new regulator for homes owned by housing associations. From spring 2010, they are likely to be responsib... 18 February 2009

Local young people grill parliamentary candidates Youth of Winchester (YOW), the district’s youth council, took the opportunity last week to grill the areas six parliamentary candidates about the i... 19 February 2009

Winchester’s local economy to get £400,000 boost A £400,000 package of support for the Winchester District local economy was announced by Cllr George Beckett, Leader of Winchester City Council las... 23 February 2009

Recession-Busting Tips for Tourism Businesses Winchester City Council’s tourism service is organising a free event for anyone who owns or manages a visitor accommodation business in the Winches... 24 February 2009

Local authorities give timely boost to South Hampshire bu... Leading organisations in the South Hampshire area such as BAA, Honda and Mansell Construction will be among those looking for new suppliers at the ... 24 February 2009

Find out more with a Virtual Tour Winchester City Council is constantly looking for ways to enhance the information provided on its websites for the benefit of those who live, work ... 24 February 2009

Winchester Museums need you! Winchester City Council’s museums service is expanding its volunteer programme after a successful first year. Beginning last summer, ten volunteer... 24 February 2009

Small Grant Schemes 2009/2010 Winchester City Council’s Small Grant Scheme 2009/2010 is now open for applications. 24 February 2009