Decision

The Cabinet has decided to transfer the Council's parish public convenience assets to relevant Parish and Town Councils, including free car parks, subject to legal and financial agreements.

Analysis

outcome: The transfer of assets to Parish and Town Councils has been approved, with delegated authority to negotiate detailed terms and continuation of support arrangements until April 2027.

summary: The decision involves transferring the Council's parish public convenience assets to relevant Parish and Town Councils, including free car parks, subject to legal and financial agreements.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to transfer the Council's parish public convenience assets to relevant Parish and Town Councils, including free car parks, subject to legal and financial agreements.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves transferring assets and services to local councils, potentially impacting local communities and services.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Parish and Town Councils", "Local communities"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://democracy.winchester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1487

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content:   1.    That the transfer of the Council's four parish public convenience assets to the relevant Parish and Town Councils be approved, subject to final legal and financial agreements. Where agreed with the relevant Parish or Town Council, this will also include the transfer of the Kidmore Lane and Harestock free car parks as part of a single local management arrangement.   2.    That authority be delegated to the Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Strategic Director and the Director of Legal, to negotiate and finalise the detailed legal, financial and operational terms of each individual transfer, including the assets to be transferred in each case.   3.    That the continuation of existing operational support arrangements be approved, including cleaning services and any agreed service contributions, until April 2027 where appropriate to support an orderly transition.

Date of Decision: July 21, 2026