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Consultation on Winchester City Council's plan refresh draws to a close on April 12. This will shape future infrastructure investments and determine which areas can be developed across the district. Save South Winchester Campaign Group is pleading that Royaldown – the scheme to build a new town between Winchester and Hursley – is not considered. Hampshire County Councillor and Hursley resident Jan Warwick said: “We know our local traffic network is stretched to the limit in normal times, so it was important for us to understand the traffic impact from another 5,000 houses, 2,000...

A letter seen by the Chronicle has revealed plans to reduce the number of parking spots at Farley Mount near Winchester. It states that some car parks will be closed in a trial because professional dog walkers are "deterring" residents from using the land. "Previous landlords have, through their good intentions, allowed the opening up of numerous car parks at the site which have clearly, but unintentionally, made Farley Mount a destination venue for visitors from far and wide," says the letter, written by chairman of Hursley Parish Council, Cllr David Killeen. "One particular issue (...

CAMPAIGNERS battling a proposed new town near Winchester have branded the city council's consultation over the new Local Plan as too complicated and…

Solar panels Stock photograph HAMPSHIRE homeowners can now join a group-buying scheme to install solar panels. This comes as part of the county council’s commitment to act on climate change and is one of three energy initiatives to reduce carbon. The Authority has partnered with iChoosr Ltd to bring the Solar Together Hampshire to homeowners and non-domestic small and medium-sized enterprises. Cllr Jan Warwick who is a former Winchester city councillor said: “The aim of establishing Solar Together Hampshire is to make sure residents feel confident they are paying the right price f...

A map of Royaldown, by Keep Architects. Circled - the two schools proposed at Down Farm A VIRTUAL protest over the 5,000-home Royaldown scheme has been postponed to next month. The Save South Winchester campaign had originally planned to hold a socially distanced march around the site perimeter on Sunday January 24. It was then moved online but now has been put back to a date in February to coincide with the public consultation over the new Winchester Local Plan. Further details are yet to be released by campaign leaders Cllr David Killeen, chairman of Hursley Parish Council, and coun...