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‘Radical’ national house building scheme sparks fears for the future of Winchester
By 2038, Winchester faces an extra 2,400 homes being built in the district under new government proposal.
Many locations within the city such as South Winchester Golf Club and St Peter’s Car Park face closure in order to make room for these new homes.
This proposal has been brought about with the goal of increasing the number of houses across the country, the government has declared that 300,000 homes are to built nationally each year.
A standard formula is being used to calculate the housing numbers allocated to each local authority. Winchester’s housing numbers are likely to increase by around 70% above the current annual housing rate of 200 each year.
Campaign groups have expressed their concern about the affect more houses will have on the compact nature of Winchester.
Chairman of CPRE Hampshire, Dee Haas told Winol : “We are very worried that the changes will reduce the availability of affordable housing in Hampshire even more than at present.
“The proposals could also deny local people a voice when deciding what goes where in their neighbourhoods and importantly, the proposals do nothing to address the Climate Emergency.”
John Beveridge, City of Winchester Trust Trustee told Winol: “The proposals are radical and far reaching if they are implemented as proposed. The Trust is extremely concerned about the effect many more houses will have on Winchester and we have objected to this.
“This would affect the compact nature of the city, could affect its landscape setting, increase an already traffic congested road network, and strain other aspects of all the facilities valued in the city.”
A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.
Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.
It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street.
Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie.
Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.
Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”
People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.
The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.
The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.
Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.
“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”
Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.
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