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The application had been looming over the heads of residents since 2019. But following a Winchester City Council planning committee, the scheme has been approved – despite receiving 40 objections. Councillors addressed concerns about traffic and the environment at the site, which is just a stone s throw from Swanmore College. By the end of debate, all eight members of the committee were in agreement and unanimously approved the plans. Cllr Anne Weir said: This is a substantial development, which is part of our existing local plan to develop housing. But I do have concerns over the lack of future proofing. I appreciate there has been a lot of work and investment to make this a suitable development, but residents could be moving into housing that does not look at the next 40 to 50 years and the enormous changes that are to come in response to climate change.
WINCHESTER Lido has made a splash with its crowdfunding campaign. As previously reported the Winchester Lido Sports Association has been raising funds to restore the building on Worthy Lane. Now it is celebrating a big fundraising boost. The charity started crowdfunding in December, aiming to raise £4,000. By the time the campaign closed in late January, over £14,000 had been pledged. Alongside individual donations and gift aid of almost £5,000, the charity will benefit from match-funding grants totalling £8,800 from the city council, Sport England, Sovereign Housing and a local family trust, with Hampshire County Council awarding a further £500 through their councillor grant scheme.