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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 10/03/2026

A new twinning agreement is in place between Winchester district and the city of Nizhyn (pronounced ‘Nee-jin’) in Ukraine, a historic city located in the Chernihiv region along the Oster River: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ma...

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 24/02/2026

🎧 We've been able to support a unique project by BearFace Theatre - Speak Out, Listen In was initially shared as part of Winchester Law Week; a community pop-up exhibition took place in The Arc last month 👇 www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/fe... Kate Hadley from BearFace with Cllr Lucille Thompson

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 11/02/2026

Just 16 spaces left for the Mayor's Quiz on Sat 28 Feb at 7pm in Littleton Millennium Memorial Hall, hosted by local quiz legend Kevin Ashman - proceeds will benefit the Mayor's 3 supported charities: www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayor-of-win...

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 10/02/2026

❗️ MAYOR'S AWARD NOMINATIONS CLOSING THIS SUNDAY (15 Feb): www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2026/ja... The Mayor was recently the guest of Winnall Rock School (WRS) at @wincathedral.bsky.social as WRS performed under the Helios installation: www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/the-sun/

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 10/02/2026

🚨M3 CLOSURE between JUNCTIONS 8-9 (BOTH DIRECTIONS) THIS WEEKEND - from 9pm on Friday 13 February to 6am on Monday 16 February 📷 Volker Fitzpatrick Balfour Beatty Joint Venture pic of the past weekend's work Full M3 junction 9 improvements project info👇 nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/so...

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 04/02/2026

The Mayor has popped along to visit the Renew Wellbeing Winchester Café in Parchment Street to celebrate its 2nd anniversary🥳 The Café was established with the support of a WCC Town Forum project grant. Its sister venue Renew Wellbeing Stanmore was helped with a WCC Community Grant.

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 04/02/2026

📷 Image of the recent works at the M3 J9 via @nationalhighways.bsky.social South-East A34 and A33 24-Hour Southbound Closure THIS WEEKEND from: 📌 9pm on Saturday 7 February until 9pm on Sunday 8 February 2026 More on the M3 Junction 9 improvements project: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/so...

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 01/10/2025

✉️ Have you received a letter from us about the electoral register? ✅ Every year, we check that everyone who is eligible to vote in our area is registered. Simply follow the instructions in your letter so we can make sure our records are up to date.

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 25/06/2025

We've supported our sheltered housing residents to create cookbooks of their recipes & stories. Eve, 81, appears with Soldier's Wedding Cake: "It’s a big fruit cake made of bread. My mum, who was also called Eve, used to make it." Full info about the project: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ju...

The image shows an elderly person sitting in a chair, holding a document titled "One Soldier's Wedding Cake." The person's face is obscured. The background includes a window with curtains, some plants, and part of a dining area with chairs and flowers on the table.

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 10/06/2025

❗️ We have a few spaces left on our FREE in-person morning workshop exploring the potential business benefits of #AI, tomorrow (Weds 11/6) in Guildhall Winchester. It’s suitable for those with no prior knowledge / wanting to expand their expertise. Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/artificial...

The image is a promotional banner for an "ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOP FOR WINCHESTER BUSINESSES." The background shows an aerial view of a town with buildings and greenery. The text is overlaid on a semi-transparent maroon rectangle, with the words "ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOP" in bold white letters and "FOR WINCHESTER BUSINESSES" in smaller white letters below. To the right of the text, there is a graphic resembling a microchip with the letters "AI" in its centre

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 03/06/2025

We're working with the Environment Centre to raise awareness of wood smoke's hidden harms. 💨 Wood smoke contains tiny particles that can harm your health. If you're planning a bonfire, try to only burn dry, untreated wood to reduce air pollution 🔥 Learn more 👉 environmentcentre.com/wood-burning

The image is divided into two sections. The left section shows a person wearing a blue hat, red vest, and plaid shirt using a pitchfork to turn compost in a wooden compost bin. The right section shows another person wearing a green cap, beige jacket, and jeans using a rake to manage burning debris with smoke rising in the background. There are orange banners at the top and bottom of the image with white text. The top banner reads 'Breathe in the best of summer.' The bottom banner reads 'Keep the air clean. Choose alternatives to burning.'

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 28/05/2025

DYK? #WinstonChurchill paid a two-day visit to Droxford in June 1944 on the eve of D-Day, meeting with Eisenhower and De Gaulle. Find out more about this visit at the first official Mayoral Charity event of 2025/6, a talk on Friday 13 June: www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayor-of-win...

he image is a promotional poster for an event titled "A Talk on Churchill & Hampshire" by Lord Ben Stoneham of Droxford. The event is scheduled for Friday, 13 June 25 at 7 PM and will be held at Abbey House. The background features a faded image of Winston Churchill wearing a suit and bow tie. At the bottom, there are logos for WinACC, Trinity Winchester, and Home Start Winchester and Districts.

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 22/05/2025

.@savebutterflies.bsky.social Reserve Officer Fiona has sent us a great photograph of a bee orchid at Chilcomb sports ground - we manage the site for recreation and biodiversity. She also recorded a Small Blue (#CupidoMinimus) butterfly 🦋 #winchester

A close-up image of a wildflower meadow featuring various types of flowers. In the foreground, there is a single tall stem with small purple flowers and a bee on it. The background is filled with numerous white daisies and yellow flowers amidst green foliage. The ground is covered with small plants and dried leaves.

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 22/05/2025

Community Champion opportunity at Everyone Active - they'd like to hear from all types of not-for-profit community projects. Successful applicants will be offered space in a centre to operate their project. Apply by 12 June: survey.eacommunications.co.uk/home/index?i...

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 19/05/2025

📢 Our two grant schemes for community and voluntary organisations are now open to applications, with up to £3,000 available for activities which benefit residents and local communities. Head over to our website to find out more 👇 www.winchester.gov.uk/grants-for-n....

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 15/05/2025

"I believe in giving back to the community that welcomed me so warmly." These are the words of Councillor Sudhakar Achwal, who was elected as the 826th Mayor of Winchester at last night's Mayor Making Ceremony. Learn more about the evening and the new Mayor 👇 www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ma...

Past Mayor Cllr Russell Gordon-Smith, dressed in a suit, hands over symbolic mayoral regalia to newly elected Mayor of Winchester Cllr Sudhakar Achwal, dressed in a red mayoral robe. The Mayoral Mace, an ornate gold and silver mace, rests on a plinth in the foreground.

Newly elected Mayor Cllr Sudhakar Achwal stands next to Winchester City Council Chief Executive Laura Taylor, having just delivered his declaration of acceptance of office.

Dressed in his red mayoral robe and ornate golden chain, Mayor of Winchester Cllr Sudhakar Achwal shakes hands with an army cadet dressed in military uniform.

Newly elected Mayor of Winchester Cllr Sudhakar Achwal smiles to camera as he walks behind his mace bearer, who carries an ornate gold and silver mace.

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 06/05/2025

We've successfully prosecuted a West Sussex man for a fly-tipping offence after an incident at Alresford Road in Ovington. A 68 year-old man from Petworth pleaded guilty on Friday 4 April 2025 in Basingstoke Magistrates Court: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ma... #scrapflytipping

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 24/04/2025

🎭 Looking for local dance classes, drama groups, music sessions or crafting clubs? The Winchester district creative directory is a one-stop-shop for all things creative & will help you find what you are looking for. Explore the directory: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #creativewinch

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 15/04/2025

#WorldArtDay 🖌 Ever seen any of the painted Winchester #bollards? The bollards, inspired by some of the world’s greatest painters, were conceived & painted by local artists/makers The Colour Factory as part of the 2005 Hat Fair. There are now 37! www.visitwinchester.co.uk/business-dir...

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 07/04/2025

Planning a street party for VE Day 80? Apply for road closure as soon as you can (ideally by 17 Apr) so we can process it in time. There's no charge, just fill out the street parties, charities and not-for-profit form on our website 👇 www.winchester.gov.uk/roads-highways/special-event-road-closures

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 31/03/2025

Last week, Deputy Mayor Sudhakar Achwal joined @marwellzoo.bsky.social Chief Exec Laura Read to cut the ribbon on their new Native Species Zone, which we supported with £49k government REPF grant! Read more on Marwell's website 👇 www.marwell.org.uk/zoo-news/weve-opened-our-new-native-species-zone

Deputy Mayor of Winchester Cllr Sudhakar Achwal and Marwell Wildlife Chief Executive Laura Read cut the ribbon on the new Native Species Zone.

Leader of the Council Cllr Martin Tod and Cabinet member for Business and Culture Cllr Lucille Thompson inside the White Clawed Crayfish habitat room at the new Native Species Zone

Deputy Mayor of Winchester Cllr Sudhakar Achwal joins Marwell Wildlife Chief Executive Laura Read as she introduces the new Native Species Zone.

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 27/03/2025

We've been able to support Hursley business OHCO Coffee with a Rural England Prosperity Fund grant to help it buy an electric tuk tuk ⚡️ The tuk tuk will help bring the coffee to a wider audience. www.winchester.gov.uk/grants-for-n... Email our Grants team - grants@winchester.gov.uk

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 25/03/2025

⏰ Clocks will go forward this Sunday (30 March) - in the UK, clocks go forward 1 hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March. The period when the clocks are 1 hour ahead is called British Summer Time (BST). www.gov.uk/when-do-the-... #springforward #bst #britishsummertime

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 18/03/2025

Woodburning produces harmful particulate pollution linked to cancer, dementia and other diseases. We're working with The Environment Centre to raise awareness of its harms. If you're able, burning cleaner & better can help improve air quality 👇 Learn more: www.environmentcentre.com/wood-burning

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 12/03/2025

This is Cathy, an information assistant in our award-winning Visitor Information Centre. The team currently has a part-time weekend vacancy and would love to hear from anyone who'd like to join this busy, buzzy workplace. Apply by Sunday (16 March): accesspeople.accessacloud.com/WinchesterCi...

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 06/03/2025

We've been able to support RAW, a new contemporary performance week (25-29 Mar) led by 3 local charities - Play To The Crowd, Hampshire Cultural Trust & Discarded Nut Theatre Co - via the #UKSPF. Full info: rawwinchester.co.uk 📷 Adam Gilbert-Anderson, Harriet Morris, Deryck Newland

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 04/03/2025

Local Yr 5 & 6 children from All Saints CE, Durley, Stanmore, Colden Common, Hambledon & Swanmore primary schools have celebrated the development of their sporting skills at a festival at KGV Pavilion: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ma...

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 28/02/2025

Head over to our website to read more about how CIL has helped our communities in 2024! 👇 www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/feb/13-community-initiatives-benefit-from-1-9-million-investment

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 28/02/2025

💸 💛 We’re proud to have supported the completion of 13 community projects last year with help from £1.9 million Community Infrastructure Levy funding, including new solar panels at Bishop's Waltham Parish Council's Jubilee Hall and upgrades to Wickham Community Centre!

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 25/02/2025

The Ukraine flag is flying at the Guildhall, marking 3 years since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The Mayor of Winchester Cllr Russell Gordon-Smith said: "Our Ukrainian community has become a valued and welcome addition to our district." www.winchester.gov.uk/ukraine

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 20/02/2025

Applications for the @everyoneactive.bsky.social #SportingChampions scheme are now open! 🏅 The scheme supports athletes by providing mentoring, workshop sessions and free access to local leisure centres including Meadowside and WSLP. Apply by 11 March: ea-champions.com/SportingCham...

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 13/02/2025

Have you submitted your nomination for the annual Mayor of Winchester Community Awards? Nominations close on Sunday (16 Feb) - don't miss the opportunity to tell us about the wonderful individuals and businesses making a real difference in the district: winchester.citizenspace.com/communicatio...

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 12/02/2025

We've added a new Bishop's Waltham session to our roster of monthly Digital Drop-Ins 🖥️ 📱 These free sessions are for anyone seeking support with their digital tech, from fixing issues to completing online tasks! Find out more👇 www.winchester.gov.uk/housing/what-s-on-housing-events-and-activities

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 12/02/2025

Proposed conservation, landscape improvement & cleaning works at another of the city's most important historic structures are progressing; we commissioned a special report about Grade I-listed Hyde Abbey Gateway. It'll now be submitted to Historic England: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/fe...

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 12/02/2025

🧀 One week to go until the Mayor's Charity cheese-tasting in historic Abbey House. Join Hampshire cheesemaker Mike from Lyburn Farm on Weds 19 Feb as he presents local cheeses and tells great stories. Proceeds will benefit four local charities: Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayor-of-win...

poster with central words cheese tasting evening at abbey house and some illustrations of cheese and a bottle of wine

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 04/02/2025

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) will be activated from tomor Wed 5 Feb & will remain while the temperature has dropped. We work in partnership with Trinity Winchester on SWEP. If you're concerned about someone you see sleeping outside, pls report it via thestreetlink.org.uk

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 04/02/2025

Our Business Growth Factory Incuhive session on 11 Feb is now full but there are a couple of spaces left on Mon 10 Feb for the SME Leadership & Digital Productivity one-day workshop (9.30am-5.30pm). It takes place in Arc Winchester: incuhive.co.uk/acceleration...

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 29/01/2025

The Cattle Market Car Park car boot sales 🚗 will resume for 2025 on Sunday 9 February from 7.30am. These sales are run to benefit local charities. Any charities wishing to apply to host one can find out more here 👉 www.winchester.gov.uk/no-listing/c...

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 28/01/2025

🐉 8 Winchester entrepreneurs recently tested their investment pitches for a Dragons' Den-style event celebrating our successful Business Growth Factory! The programme, run with IncuHive, has been teaching local businesses vital skills for growth. Read more 👇 www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ja...

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 21/01/2025

Join Mike from Lyburn Cheese and the Mayor of Winchester for the next Mayoral Charities’ event, a cheese-tasting evening in Abbey House on Weds 19 Feb from 7pm. Proceeds will benefit four local charities: winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/ja...

man in white coat and hat grading cheese from shelves stacked with cheese

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 13/01/2025

Our Sustainability and Natural Environment team planted 16 new trees 🌳 at KGV Playing Fields and Winchester Sport & Leisure Park for @hantsconnect.bsky.social's Million Tree Challenge. The trees, provided by Hampshire Forest Partnership, will provide landscaping and help biodiversity at the sites.

People with shovels digging holes in a green field. young trees in bags are placed near the holes and a play park is visible in the background.

Two people inspect a tree that has recent been planted in a field.

A group of people standing next to a newly planted tree. Some of them have shovels in hand, one is holding up a supportive post and a third is hoisting a post driver ready to drive the supportive post into the ground.

Four young trees, newly planted in a playing field with football goals visible in the background.

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 05/12/2024

We've been able to help Wickham antique shop The Chesapeake Mill to add LED lighting via our Green Business Grants (GBG)💚 Apply for this grant by 20/12: winchester.gov.uk/business/sup... We also have 2 free #lowcarbon assessments available. E: ecodev@winchester.gov.uk to find out more 👍

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Winchester City Council @winchester.gov.uk · 27/11/2024

After a number of years of discussions with Historic England, we've received formal Scheduled Monument Consent for cleaning and repairs at the much-loved Buttercross in the High Street in Winchester city centre 👏 www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2024/no...

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