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Proposed Modifications Consultation
Winchester City Council submitted its Local Plan (Regulation 19) and Policies Map to the Secretary of State for independent examination in November 2024. The Plan sets out how land across the District could be used for new homes, jobs, and community needs, and includes policies on design, climate change, transport, and heritage. You can have your say on the proposed modifications by following the link below:
🌳 Official Opening of the Community Orchard – 8th December 2025
The Official Opening of the Community Orchard on the Recreation Ground will take place on Monday, 8th December 2025.
The Opening Ceremony will be conducted by The Lord Bishop of Winchester, Phillip Mountsteven, from 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM, by the car park next to the Orchard.
Joining the celebration will be:
- The schoolchildren of Cheriton
- The Cheriton Conservation Volunteer Group
- And all villagers of Cheriton who wish to attend
This orchard is a gift to the community, originally made possible by the generous donation of land from Sally William’s father of Westfield Farm.
Thanks go to:
- Dan Pulling of DP Garden Design, who selected all the fruit trees
- Emily and Liz from Hampshire Forest Partnership, who supplied the trees
Following the ceremony, a buffet lunch will be held at The Flower Pots Pub, in the barn. All villagers are warmly invited to join together in rounding off this special day.
An article featuring photos from the event will be published in the Hampshire Chronicle.
Consultation on Hampshire County Council's Budget for 2026/27
Hampshire County Council is asking for people’s views on its budget for 2026/27.
The County Council has a strong track record for managing its finances well, living within its means, and has an excellent reputation as a high-performing local authority.
However, even with our continued focus on efficiency, transformation and innovation, the scale of the financial challenge ahead means that we face a budgetary shortfall for 2026/27 of £143m.
Consultation period: from 4 November to 11:59pm on 7 December 2025.
Follow link to have your say https://www.hants.gov.uk/budgetconsultation?utm_source=SAPHybris&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5366&utm_term=Budget%20Consultation%20to%202026%2F27%205.11.25___Have%20your%20say&utm_content=EN
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