Central Winchester Regeneration’s Development Partner, Jigsaw by Partnerships and Places, will soon be in Winchester hosting two drop-in public information events.

Would you like an update on their plans, or do you have any questions about the progress of the project?

Come along to one of their upcoming sessions:

Friday 27 February, 10am-2pm

The Courtyard, The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GH

&

Monday 2 March, 4-7pm

The Nutshell, Kings Walk, Winchester, SO23 8AF

At the events, you’ll see a series of display boards including artist impressions, and have the chance to learn what happens next, give your feedback on plans, and meet members of the project team. There’s no need to book - just turn up.

Find out more: Winchester - Engagement event announced

Can’t make it? Don’t worry, after the events, the display boards will be uploaded to their website. Just visit: www.winchesterregeneration.co.uk/  

Central Winchester Regeneration’s Development Partner: Jigsaw- Partnerships and Places were in Winchester on 17 & 18 July 2025. The drop-in information events provided the opportunity for Jigsaw to share their developing ideas and early thoughts, and gave the public the opportunity to be fully updated and ask their questions  

You can view the Information Boards here: Central Winchester Regeneration - Information Event July 2025 ^{(pdf, 7.4mb)}

Our vision for Central Winchester Regeneration (CWR), is for a mixed-use, sustainable, pedestrian-friendly quarter that reflects the distinctive character of the city centre, set within attractive open spaces.  Working with our development partner, Jigsaw – Partnerships and Places, the council is proposing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deliver a wider choice of shops, restaurants, cafés, and office and creative spaces across the centre of Winchester alongside new homes, community, cultural and public spaces. The regeneration site includes Kings Walk, Friarsgate and the bus station.

The Jigsaw team will support the council in bringing significant benefits to everyone living and working in and around our district.

Having listened to local people through recent consultation, CWR has aspirations of delivering sustainable high-quality homes for local people, creative work spaces, shops, a hotel, leisure facilities and improved public spaces that will better connect the area to the wider city and district. The proposals will not compete with what Winchester already has but will be distinctive and add to it.

The regeneration of this area of Winchester would increase footfall in the city centre as a whole and spending among shoppers, whilst boosting Winchester’s reputation both in the UK and globally, allowing the city and wider district to become a more attractive destination and a hub for people and businesses across the South of England. 

New housing within the city centre will help to meet demand for homes across the district.  The development will provide for people at all life stages and will include homes designed to encourage young people and graduates of our universities and colleges to stay in the city, adding to our economy and – in particular – driving innovation and entrepreneurial businesses.

Last Updated: Friday 20 February 2026