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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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Join us at Meadowside Recreation Ground on 6th December and Barn Farm on 14th December, free events everyone welcome.

Father Christmas and his Chief Elf will be arriving by horse and carriage, not to be missed!

Everyone welcome to the Christmas party at Barn Farm!

Community Café at Barn Farm with ACSO Sarah

If you need a friendly face and someone to chat to, check out the Community Café

Local Government Reorganisation

Councils across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are changing and the government wants your views.

See the Town Council’s views here https://whiteleytowncouncil.gov.uk/lgr/

Across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight there are currently 15 councils – the government wants to simplify this by creating fewer, larger councils responsible for all services.

The consultation outlines 4 options.

Find out more more: www.closeenoughtobelocal.co.uk 

Have your say: www.closeenoughtobelocal.co.uk/have-your-say 

Respond by: 11th January 2026

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 in the New Year.

Starting primary school in 2026?

If your child is 4 or will be 4 by 1st September 2026 they can start school in September 2026.

New Secondary School for Whiteley

Great progress is being made with the build of the new school which is due to open in September 2027. Henry Cort will be moving into the new space and we look forward to welcoming them! The school has excellent facilities for walking and cycling and all pupils will be encouraged to use ‘active travel’. However, in the real world, some travel by car is expected and the Town Council is working with Hampshire Highways to minimise the impact of traffic and parking on the neighbouring roads at drop off and pick up times.

Find out the latest on the school build here

M27 Closure between Junctions 9- Whiteley and 11 - Fareham from 8pm on 24th December 2025 to 4am on Sunday 4th January 2026

Diversions will be in place as the map below

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Botley Bypass

Progress and updates for Botley Bypass can be viewed

on this link

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?

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.

A message from Meon Valley Neighbourhood Watch

We are lucky to live in such a vibrant, welcoming corner of Hampshire — and as Whiteley continues to grow, there’s a great opportunity for us to make our community even stronger by getting involved in Neighbourhood Watch.

What is Neighbourhood Watch and why it matters in Whiteley

“Neighbourhood Watch is the largest volunteer-led crime prevention charity in England and Wales. With over 60,000 active volunteers and over 2 million supporter households, we work across local communities and regions to empower and educate people, as well as to bring communities together” (taken from the NHW website)

Neighbourhood Watch is all about community, communication, and looking out for one another. It helps us stay informed, feel safer, and build relationships with the people on our streets.

In Hampshire (including Whiteley), Neighbourhood Watch schemes are supported by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Neighbourhood Watch Association. There are over 4,500 schemes across Hampshire, covering tens of thousands of households — and many are right in our area.

• Local neighbourhood watch groups are run by volunteer coordinators. Schemes work in a variety of ways to reflect the needs of the local community.
  
  By joining or starting a Neighbourhood Watch group in Whiteley, you’ll be able to:
  
  Receive regular, practical advice on crime prevention
  Share useful safety information with neighbours
  Receive updates from both Neighbourhood Watch and local policing teams
  Participate in community-building activities like street coffee mornings or litter-picks
  Help make sure every neighbour — including older or more vulnerable people — feels included and supported
  
  How to Get Involved in Whiteley
  
  1. Check if there’s already a local scheme
  
  Use the postcode search tool on the Neighbourhood Watch Network website: just go to Find My Local Scheme and type in your postcode or street name.
  
  If a scheme already covers your area you can request to join it.
  
  2. Start a new scheme for your road / estate
  
  If there isn’t a scheme in your area, you can set one up. It’s straightforward, and the Neighbourhood Watch Network offers full support, guidance, and resources.
  
  As a coordinator, you’ll connect with your local Association, map out your scheme’s area, and bring neighbours together.
  
  3. Make it visible
  
  Once your scheme is approved, you can choose to show it on the national postcode search tool on the Neighbourhood Watch website. This helps other neighbours to find and join you.
  
  4. Join as a member first
  
  If you’re not ready to lead, that’s fine — register as a Neighbourhood Watch member (it’s free) and then apply to join a scheme.
  
  Why now is a great time
  
  With Whiteley expanding, now is the ideal moment to strengthen the community bonds in Whiteley.
  We can shape something positive from the ground up.
  New residents benefit from the connections and information.
  We’ll all become part of a caring network, not just a growing residential area

If you would like to sign up to Neighbourhood Watch please take a look at www.ourwatch.org.uk and register.

 You can also follow Meon Valley Neighbourhood Watch on Facebook.

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:

7.15pm Monday 1st December 2025 Full Council

7.15pm Monday 5th January 2026 Full Council

7pm Wednesday 14th January 2026 Committees

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]