City Councillors’ News

The installation of a collection bin at the South Wonston pavilion allows cartons and other waxed cardboard to be recycled. Plastic containers and wrapping is being collected at Sainsburys in Badger Farm. Do let us know of other local measures that you hear about. County Councillor Jan Warwick, who leads the County Council’s efforts to address the climate emergency, has been briefing local councillors and military staff at Worthy Down on local action being taken to protect and improve the environment.

The reduction in the number of planning officers at the City Council seems to be reducing the effectiveness of the Planning Enforcement function. This has delayed work around Carousel Park and elsewhere, so we are escalating the issue in several ways.

We have met with more agencies about plans for the development of Flowerdown Barracks. Protection of the natural heritage of the fields to the North of the barracks and the quiet rural character of Littleton itself are major concerns. We fully support the proposal from the Parish Council to establish a nature reserve to the North of the barracks to protect the local environment.

More Government grants have been offered through the City Council to local businesses to help recover from the pandemic lockdowns. Most businesses are now starting to re-open, although many still need our support.

Southern Water postponed giving an update in September about the problems with the Water Treatment Works by Saddlers Close in Sutton Scotney. The presentation is now expected in the next few weeks. We are pressing for action to resolve this long-running problem that is affecting many residents.

Parish Councils are now holding meetings in person - details are on their websites. Their next meetings are on:

Micheldever PC - Wednesday 6th October at Warren Hall, Micheldever Station

Wonston PC - Wednesday 13th October at Victoria Hall, Sutton Scotney

South Wonston PC - Monday 11th October at South Wonston Pavilion.

All meetings start at 7.30pm. City Councillors attend all Parish Council meetings and are available for you to contact at any time.

Stephen

Cllr Stephen Godfrey 119 Downs Road South Wonston SO21 3EH Tel: 01962 884477 sgodfrey@winchester.gov.uk

Caroline

Cllr Caroline Horrill Wheatlands Woodman Lane Sparsholt SO21 3SH Tel: 01962 776844 chorrill@winchester.gov.uk

Patrick

Cllr Patrick Cunningham The Corner House North Drive Littleton SO22 6QA Tel: 07866 367897 pcunningham@winchester.gov.uk