After the success of last year’s talks, we are pleased to announce a new programme of talks for the spring. The talks are open to all, members and non-members, and include some fascinating topics.

A varied and fascinating programme of eight walks from May to July has been put together this year.

The Trust is delighted to announce the winners of its 2024 Design Awards.

The Trust’s AGM 2024 took place on Monday 7th October. The guest speaker was Professor Christopher Turner from Winchester BID.

The Trust has submitted a strong and detailed objection to the outline planning application for major employment development at Bushfield Camp.

The Trust was one of 13 civic societies that contributed to a new report looking at how the historic character of cathedral cities can be maintained while accommodating development.

The Trust has submitted a detailed response to Winchester City Council’s latest draft of the Winchester District Local Plan, which will guide development in the District from 2018 to 2039.

October 2022 - The Trust has responded to the City Council’s most recent consultation on its vision and development proposals for Station Approach.

July 2022 - Hampshire County Council has produced a Draft Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4), which sets out the County Council’s proposed policies and proposals for transport within Hampshire, looking ahead to 2050.

February 2022 - Hampshire County Council and Winchester City Council are consulting the public on 10 proposed changes arising out of the Movement Strategy…

Winchester writer and broadcaster John Pilkington’s ever-popular tour of historic Canon Street is now available to watch on video. John takes us through this historic part of the city, telling stories about its much-loved and often eccentric characters.

June 2021 - Winchester City Council’s public consultation on the future of North Walls Recreation Ground ended on 11th June. The Trust has a number of concerns about the proposals and has made a robust response.

January 2021 - The Trust has responded to a Government consultation on the extension of permitted development rights. In our response we support the response made by Civic Voice and add two further concerns…

January 2021 - The MOD's Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is taking forward plans to redevelop the Sir John Moore Barracks site, and is looking at the mix of housing and other land uses that might be appropriate.

November 2020 - At a Cabinet meeting of the Council on Tuesday 10th November 2020, approval was given for a consultation programme on a draft Central Winchester Regeneration Proposal. The consultation runs from 11 November 2020 to 12 January 2021.

October 2020 - The Trust has responded to the Government’s White Paper: Planning for the Future, which proposes radical reforms to the planning system.

June 2021 - The City Council has decided to pause development at Station Approach in the light of COVID-19.