Agenda and decisions

To record the names of apologies given.

To give consideration to the approval of alternative arrangements for appointments to bodies set up by Cabinet or external bodies, or the making or terminating of such appointments.

To receive any disclosure of interests from Councillors or Officers in matters to be discussed.

Note: Councillors are reminded of their obligations to declare disclosable pecuniary interests (DPIs), other registerable interests (ORIs) and non-registerable interests (NRIs) in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct.

– to note the names of members of the public wishing to speak on general matters affecting the District or on agenda items (in the case of the latter, representations will normally be received at the time of the agenda item, after the Cabinet Member’s introduction and any questions from Cabinet Members).

NB members of the public are required to register with Democratic Services three clear working days before the meeting (contact: democracy@winchester.gov.uk or 01962 848 264). 

1.      That an extension of council’s existing waste and recycling collection contract with Biffa be approved, in line with the extension provisions contained within the current contract, (CAB3202 November 2019) for a period of eight years, which is compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

2.      That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Director of Legal, to finalise the contract extension and secure the necessary provisions to ensure the Council can fully comply with the national Simpler Recycling programme. 

3.      That in light of the local government reorganisation, a clause into the existing contract be included allowing the novation of the existing contract to a new organisation, and to ensure that any contact extension allows the same.

1.      That the Winchester District Tourism Strategy 2026-2031 be approved, which will be led and delivered by Winchester City Council in collaboration with partners and businesses operating within the visitor economy.

2.      That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director responsible for Economy and Tourism to revise the strategy, at an appropriate time, to reflect the new operating landscape as a result of LGR and the mayoral combined county authority.

That the Winchester District Thriving and Resilient Communities Strategy (2026-2030) be adopted as set out in Appendix 1 of CAB3549.

1.      That the Strategic Procedural Overview for CIL allocation and spending which apportions percentages of the CIL retained by the city council be revised to reflect 40% for community / health / active travel / transport schemes and 60% for strategic district schemes, as detailed in appendix 1 of CAB3547.

2.      That the ongoing commitment to the joint Movement Strategy with Hampshire County Council be noted, supporting the coordinated delivery of transport and active travel infrastructure that helps address the impacts of development on local communities.

3.      That a funding allocation of £1,088,638 from Winchester City Council CIL income receipts be and the expenditure under Financial Procedure rule 7.4 be approved, using the existing CIL funded community grants budget, for the following community-led projects:

a)    Chesil Theatre, Winchester - extension and refurbishment: £200,000

b)    Wickham pavilion: £150,000

c)    Theatre Royal, Winchester - boilers and lighting: £78,000

d)    Colden Common - skatepark and MUGA: £30,000

e)    Kings Worthy – allotments: £35,525

f)      The Gurkha Museum - reconfiguration, ramps and toilets: £64,707

g)    Winchester City Museum - exhibition upgrade and remodelling: £200,000

h)    Trinity, Winchester - new heating system: £32,000

i)      Christ Church, Winchester - lifts and toilets: £92,300

j)      Colden Common Bowls Club - ramp and safety barrier: £10,000

k)    The Carroll Centre, Winchester - toilets and kitchen: £102,251

l)      Knowle MUGA: £30,000

m)  Durley Village Hall - kitchen: £22,905

n)    Boarhunt pavilion: £40,950

4.      That it be noted that four applications were refused.

5.      That it be noted that one application was referred to Winchester Town Forum for consideration to be funded from Winchester Town CIL.

6.      That it be noted that £110,000 previously allocated to three community schemes that are no longer going ahead - Otterbourne pedestrian crossing, Twyford cycle route and Knowle pump track - can be released back to the fund for future allocation.

7.      That a capital budget and funding allocation of £359,695 in 2026/27 from Winchester City Council CIL income receipts be approved, ring-fenced to support transport and active travel projects and the expenditure be approved under Financial Procedure rule 7.4, for the following Hampshire County Council projects:

a)    Swanmore to Bishops Waltham - footpath/cycleway: £300,000

b)    Itchen Valley - path improvements: £59,695

8.      That a CIL allocation of £331,000 be approved to the following council-led projects, subject to approval of a full business case:

a)    Winchester Cathedral - solar PV installation: £107,000

b)    Winchester Science Centre - solar PV installation: £224,000

9.      That an increase of £30,000 be approved, funded by CIL, to the existing capital budget of £60,000 for solar PV at Meadowside Leisure Centre and approve its expenditure, bringing the total budget approved for expenditure to £90,000.

10.   That a capital budget of £110,000 in 2026/27 be approved (subject to approval of by Winchester Town Forum report WFT343) allocated from Neighbourhood (Town) CIL income receipts and the expenditure under Financial Procedure rule 7.4 be approved for the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) improvement at St Matthews Field, Weeke. 

11.   That a CIL  ...  view the full decision text for item 11.

That the Corporate Head of Planning and Regulatory Services and Director (Legal) be authorised to enter into a new agreement for the delivery of development management services (including planning enforcement) on behalf of the South Downs National Park Authority for the period 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2032. Subject to the South Downs National Park Authority Member approval on 20^th March 2026

That the Risk Management Policy for 2026/27, the Risk Appetite Statement for 2026/27 and the current Corporate Risk Register be approved.

That the progress achieved during Q3 of 2025/26 be noted and the contents of report CAB3537 be endorsed.

To consider whether in all the circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

(i)            To pass a resolution that the public be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the following items of business because it is likely that, if members of the public were present, there would be disclosure to them of ‘exempt information’ as defined by Section 100 (I) and Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.