Contact Town Clerk Nicki Oliver
tel 07961 213750
Whiteley Town Council serves the Winchester District area of Whiteley, maintaining Meadowside Recreation Ground and the numerous play areas. The Town Council will also be managing the woodlands, sports pitches, allotments, play areas, open spaces and community centre in the new development in due course.
Heading into Easter with lots of activities!
Something for everyone at Barn Farm and Meadowside Recreation Ground in the coming days
North Whiteley update meeting 10th March 2026
Thank you to everyone that attended the North Whiteley update meeting and thank you also to Cornerstone School for allowing us to use the hall.
The update included works to Whiteley Way, the new community building, the two outstanding play areas, secondary school, path alongside Cornerstone School, allotments and sports pitches.
View the presentation and question and answer session on this link https://whiteleytowncouncil.gov.uk/north-whiteley-update-meetings/
Easter bin collections
These dates are already included in your bin emptying calendar but just as a reminder: for the week starting Monday 6th April collections will be a day later than usual with a Saturday collection for those who usually have their bins collected on a Friday.
Local Government Reorganisation
Thank you to everyone who supported keeping the Winchester side of Whiteley within Mid Hampshire rather than joining Portsmouth, Gosport, Havant and Fareham. The Government has agreed with this in its decision on the structure of new councils across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Whiteley Town Council will remain as it is.
Services will continue to be delivered as they are now during the reorganisation process. Elections to set up the new councils are expected in May 2027 with the councils beginning to operate in May 2028.
Winchester City Council and Hampshire County Council elections 7th May 2026
Everyone should have received a poll card for the upcoming Winchester City Council and Hampshire County Council elections. Check the poll card for the location of your polling station.
Make sure you are registered to vote, the deadline is 11.59pm on 20th April information here https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
Vacancy for a councillor
Could you become a Town Councillor?
Check out our website and newsletters to find out what the council does. If you are interested in applying please contact Town Clerk Nicki [email protected]
Community Café at Barn Farm
If you need a friendly face and someone to chat to, check out the Community Café
Meet staff and councillors, 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
Upcoming events and activities
Dates for this year’s events are on the Town Council’s website. Katie our Community Development Officer also has lots of events and activities planned in North Whiteley, see https://barnfarm.org.uk/
Everyone welcome to attend the events.
Meadowside Music Festival Saturday 11th July 2026
Free event everyone welcome. Hosted by Whiteley Town Council and supported by the Rotary Club of Whiteley. The event has it’s own Facebook page - Meadowside Music Festival - follow for updates and information.
Would you like to sponsor the festival? Please contact Cllr Simon Boulding for information [email protected]
Graphic designed by Bernie Rainer-Guy
New Secondary School for Whiteley
Botley Bypass
Two way traffic lights will be in place on the A3051 (Botley to Park Gate) on weekdays from Monday 30 March to Friday 24 April, operating during the day from 9.30am to 4pm. These will be removed for the Easter Bank Holiday at 5pm on Thursday 2 April and will resume at 9.30am on Tuesday 7 April. Follow the latest news on this link
Allotments
We were delighted to see so many people at the first meeting for those interested in helping to manage the allotments.
Work is taking place to establish a Whiteley Allotment Association.
There are four allotment sites planned for the new development; Allotment 1 has been completed and the legal work to transfer the site to the Town Council is complete and the handover imminent.
Allotment 2 and Allotment 3 are expected to be completed this year and the Council has asked Vistry to allow access via a licence to occupy, ahead of the legal work to transfer the land.
Work on Allotment 4 is expected to begin this year.
Allotments 2,3 & 4 have community facilities: toilets, store and kitchen
You can view the locations of the four sites on this link
We are keeping a list of people interested in an allotment, if you would like to be added please use this link
When there is an update on the handover of the allotments we will arrange a meeting for those interested in setting up a management group.
What to look out for on your walks
Bluebells or Hyacinthoides non-scripta
April is the time for bluebell walks, if you’re up for exploring, check the map and visit Stonyfield Copse, Hangmans Copse or Round Coppice. Always stick to to public footpaths and recognised paths to avoid damaging plants and animals.
Nightingale
You may also be lucky enough to hear the fluid calling of Nightingale in the larger woodlands. These are secretive birds with a beautiful song. Once heard never forgotten.
£100 for residents of new houses in North Whiteley to reduce car use
If you are the first resident to live in your North Whiteley house you can claim £100 towards the costs of bikes, scooters, walking boots, wellies… Few people have claimed, its very easy and help is available if needed.
Contact Katie [email protected] we want as many people as possible to benefit from this offer.
New High-Tech Recycling Facilities for Hampshire
Construction is set to begin this spring on Hampshire’s new state-of-the-art Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Eastleigh — a major step forward in transforming the county’s recycling capabilities. Expected to be fully operational by 2028, the facility will allow residents across Hampshire to recycle a much wider range of materials directly from the kerbside. This will include:
• A broader spectrum of plastic packaging, such as pots, tubs, trays and soft-plastic film
• Glass
• Metal packaging
• Paper and cardboard This development follows the recent expansion of weekly food-waste collections, and together these changes represent a significant shift in improving household recycling rates and reducing environmental impact. The new facility will deploy advanced automated sorting technologies, with potential use of robotics and artificial intelligence to maximise material recovery and efficiency. The £50.5 million project is being delivered in partnership with Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council, ensuring consistent recycling services and infrastructure across the
region. The collaborative investment became possible once the Government finalised national recycling requirements in 2025, giving councils the certainty needed to progress long-term planning.
Town Council meetings
All are welcome to attend council meetings which are held in our offices on the first floor of Meadowside Leisure Centre.
Meeting dates are on the council’s website along with agendas and minutes.
Upcoming meeting dates:
Full Council 7.15pm Wednesday 8th April 2026
Committees 7pm Wednesday 15th April 2026
Annual Assembly 6pm Wednesday 6th May 2026
Annual Meeting of the Council 7.15pm Monday 11th May 2026
Contact details for councillors on this link https://whiteleytowncouncil.gov.uk/meet-councillors/
Meet the Town Council staff
Town Clerk Nicki Oliver
Town Clerk Nicki Oliver manages the day to day running of the council and its facilities. You are welcome to contact Nicki if you have any questions about life in Whiteley.
Contact [email protected] tel 07961 213750
Accredited Community Safety Officer Sarah McCulloch
Accredited Community Safety Officer Sarah McCulloch is out keeping our community safe and building relationships with schools, our young people and the wider community.
If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact Sarah.
Follow Sarah on her Facebook page Whiteley ACSO
Contact [email protected] tel 07863 036714
Community Development Officer Katie Mattingly
Community Development Officer Katie Mattingly is working with residents in the new development to deliver new initiatives, events and activities to support the growing community.
Contact [email protected]
Help and support
Meon Valley Food Bank
If you are in need of short-term help with food and basic household supplies, a confidential referral can be made by our Accredited Community Safety Officer.
Home Start Hampshire
Home-Start helps families who are experiencing difficulties in their lives by providing support.
My Home Made Better
Free, independent advice to make your home more energy efficient. Save money, feel comfortable in your home, increase your property’s value and do your bit for the planet.
Green Travel Boost
Each household can claim up to £100 to help them travel more sustainably and reduce their car use.
Plus, we can now help you pay! Please contact Katie, who will support you with your application.
Citizens Advice
Offering free, independent advice, CA can help you with employment, housing, benefits, debt, human rights and more.
Hospital Transport
Friends of Fareham Community Hospital provides travel from your home so that you can attend your appointment.
Meon Health Wellbeing Drop-ins
Offering non-medical advice to Meon patients, around topics like mental wellbeing and stress.
Mondays, 10 am - 1 pm at Whiteley Surgery, PO15 7LB
Y Services
Clubs and events for our youth, including specialised sessions for SEN, LGBT+, and Home Educated children and teens.
