Whiteley Town Council

Contact Town Clerk Nicki Oliver

tel 07961 213750

 [email protected]

www.whiteleytowncouncil.gov.uk 

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.

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A huge thank you!

Thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas events, both Meadowside Recreation Ground and Barn Farm were buzzing!

Thank you to Whiteley Rotary and Cornerstone School for your support, hope to see you all again this year!

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 is welcome to attend the events.

Town Council budget for 2026.27

Play area maintenance

The surfacing and play equipment at Cheshire Close, Mollison Rise and Sorrel Drive are currently being cleaned. The council’s commitment to not using weedkillers/algicide means it is taking a little longer than normal, apologies for the jet washer noise intrusion.

The much loved trampoline at Meadowside play area has a new bed, in the last 10 years the design of the bed has changed so litter can’t collect in the base. Good news!

The Meadowside zipwire guide has been replaced numerous times. It is not designed to take the weight of multiple adults unfortunately.

Autospeedwatch cameras for North Whiteley

The Town Council has continually raised concerns with the North Whiteley Consortium about speeding vehicles in the development area specifically on the unadopted parts of Whiteley Way, Curbridge Way and Bluebell Way.  These roads remain the responsibility of the North Whiteley Consortium, and they remain private  until such time as they are adopted by Hampshire County Council. In the meantime it is the responsibility of the Consortium to arrange  appropriate enforcement measures.

As a result of ongoing concerns from residents the Town Council has received permission from the Consortium  to install AutoSpeedwatch cameras on the unadopted part of the above-mentioned roads. These cameras can easily be moved, operate from rear view and capture number plates of vehicles that are habitually speeding. It is NOT an enforcement camera and does not issue fines or directly penalise a speeding motorist but it provides specific vehicle information when and where there is a road safety threat. Once the data from the cameras is collated and prioritised it can be supplied to the Consortium and where appropriate other agencies for further consideration.

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

Play boule

Would you like to set up a Boule club for Whiteley? There is an underused terrain at Meadowside waiting for you! Help from the Town Council available.

Half term activities

Check out what Katie has planned https://barnfarm.org.uk/

Football at Meadowside book here https://bookings.activeme360.co.uk/list

Save the date

The next North Whiteley update meeting for residents will be held at 6.30pm on Tuesday 10th March at Cornerstone School.

If you are unable to attend but would like questions answered please email [email protected]

Pedestrian safety around Cornerstone School

For many months the Town Council has been pressing for the works needed around the school to improve safety and see the removal of the red and white barriers.

The delays are due to on going legal issues between the Consortium and Hampshire County Council (HCC).

The same applies to the footpath alongside the school, the Consortium has appointed contractors but work can’t commence until some outstanding legal issues are resolved.

It is hoped that all the issues will be resolved shortly and works will begin early this year.

New Secondary School for Whiteley

Find out the latest on the school build here

Book travel to and from Fareham on Thursdays 9.15am to 2.45pm when traditional buses aren’t viable due to mobility issues or the bus stop is too far away. Wheelchair accessible and fares similar to bus, less than a taxi.

[email protected]
Telephone: 01962 852602

Botley Bypass

The Botley end of the A3051 is due to be closed over Easter as part of the bypass works, follow the latest news on this link

Slow Down Competition

Thank you to everyone that took part in our Slow Down in Whiteley art competition. The entries will be displayed outside at Barn Farm Community Centre during February half term. Pop up and choose your favourite!

Allotments

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 progressing.

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.

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.

Barn Farm Community Centre

Are you looking for ways to fill the darker evenings, wanting to get out and meet people or even to learn something new? Did you know that Barn Farm has a whole host of events, workshops and classes you can join? Costs range from free to £20 for tutored workshops.

Check out Barn Farm’s Facebook page and website https://barnfarm.org.uk/.

What will the new Barn Farm Community Centre look like?

Work is progressing well and we are delighted by all the interest in using the new building. Once there is certainty on the handover date booking can be taken.

Visit the temporary building to see the floor plans but here are some visuals of the outside.

£100 for residents of new houses in North Whiteley to reduce car use

If you need help to secure the £100 contact Katie [email protected] we want as many people as possible to benefit from this offer.

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:

Committees 7pm Wednesday 11th February 2026

Full Council 7.15pm Monday 2nd March 2026

Committees 7pm Wednesday 8th April 2026

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]

Could you be a Whiteley Womble?

Litter pickers, hi-vis and bag holders available if you would like to keep your neighbourhood tidy. Contact Nicki Town Clerk [email protected]