Introduction

Welcome to the website of the City of Winchester Trust. The Trust was set up in 1957 as the Winchester Preservation Trust in response to the wholesale destruction of the historic 'Brooks' area of the city. Our current membership is about 750 and our office, archives and lecture room are located at 32 Upper Brook Street, which we have on a 99 year lease from the City Council. The funds of the Trust come from: subscriptions, fund-raising, interest on investments and support from Hampshire County Council.

Winchester is an historic city dating back to the Roman occupation when it was known as ‘Venta Belgarum’. It became the capital of England in pre-conquest times, and has three remaining major medieval institutions: The Cathedral, Winchester College and The Hospital of St Cross. As well as the buildings associated with these institutions there are several other very old buildings such as the Great Hall, Westgate and Wolvesey Palace. It is in the context of these, as part of the city's fine historic heritage, along with more recent architectural assets, that any future developments should be considered.

Aims and Objectives

Our main aim is to preserve the distinctive and evolving character of the city, by seeking to influence the decisions of both City and County, Councils and the proposals of developers.

This is achieved by:

• monitoring the long term plans contained in the ongoing SE Region and Winchester District Local Plans.
• examining all planning applications affecting the city and submitting spoken and written comments where appropriate.
• drafting guidelines, briefs and policies for future planning developments.
• carrying out our own or commissioning independent surveys when we have doubts about others.
• liaising with other organisations, such as The Civic Trust, CPRE, Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust and Hampshire Gardens Trust where we have common cause.

Keeping Members Informed

The Trust considers it to be most important to keep its members fully informed of the Trust's activities, and to encourage the active participation of those members. This is done by means of:

• The Annual General Meeting
• Members Meetings
• The Annual Report
• This Website
• Newsletters
• Lectures
• Debates
• Guided summer evening walks in the City
• Policy Papers
• Press releases, letters and articles for the local press and other media

Organisation

TrustNews
Editors: David Marklew, Matthew Huntley
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Website
Web master: Barrie Brinkman

site map last update 04/06/10

President: His Honour Judge Christopher Clark QC Chairman: Iain Patton Hon Treasurer: Peter Radcliffe F.C.A.
Secretary: Dr Vicky Feldwick Reg. in England No.609812 Reg. Charity No. 251798