Next steps for the former leisure centre site
Winchester City Council is inviting residents to attend a public engagement event about the next steps for the former leisure centre site.
Earlier this year, the city council received confirmation that the University of Southampton were no longer taking forward their planned investment in the site. Therefore, the council is proposing to begin an open process of finding a partner to invest in the site, subject to cabinet approving the proposed process at a meeting on 15 July.
Councillor Kathleen Becker, Cabinet Member for Healthy Communities, said:
“We really encourage people to come along and find out more and let us know their thoughts about the planned process and potential future uses of the site. This drop-in event will give local people the opportunity to hear the proposed approach, understand the process and timeline for finding a new partner to invest, learn about the opportunities and constraints of the site, ask the project team questions and have their say.
“This council is one that listens, and we’ve been clear that there must be opportunity for the public to have a proper say in what happens at this site.”
Winchester City Council committed to finding a new partner to invest in the site, on a long lease basis, as long as the following three conditions were met:
- The green space – whether park, sports or play area, tennis courts or access through the site - is wholly out of scope
- The public have a proper say during the process
- Provision of the skate park and indoor bowling must be absolutely protected
Drop-in engagement event:
Thursday 26 June 2025, from 3-7pm
The Courtyard, The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GH
There is no need to book. Just pop along, find out more, ask questions and tell us what you think.
Can’t make the event? Don’t worry. You can read the supporting project information on the website- www.winchester.gov.uk/former-leisure-centre-site
and then complete the short feedback form- www.winchester.gov.uk/former-leisure-centre-site-feedback
There will also be further opportunities in the future for residents to provide their feedback.