Winchester City Borough Council
Councillors:
45
Wards:
16
Committees:
67
Meetings (2025):
83
Meetings (2024):
100
Councillor James Batho
St Barnabas Ward - Winchester City
Councillor James Batho
Liberal Democrats
Terms of Office
A councillor's term of office shows how long they have served on the council. Each term typically lasts 4 years.
First Elected: May 2022
Current Term Until: May 2026
Current Term Until: May 2026
Committee Memberships
Last 12 monthsCommittees are groups of councillors that meet regularly to make decisions and oversee specific areas of council business. Each committee has a different focus, such as planning, education, or finance.
Upcoming Meetings
The Scrutiny Committee
5th Jun 2025Thursday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedWinchester Town Forum
12th Jun 2025Thursday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Winchester Guildhall and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: ExpectedKings Barton Forum
26th Jun 2025Thursday, 6:00 PM
This meeting will be held virtually and members of the public should note that a live video feed of the meeting will be available from the council’s YouTube channel - youtube.com/WinchesterCC Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedEconomy and Housing Policy Committee
2nd Jul 2025Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Chairperson • Attendance: ExpectedCabinet Committee: Housing
7th Jul 2025Monday, 10:00 AM
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Non-voting Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredCouncil
9th Jul 2025Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber, Castle Hill, Winchester SO23 8UL Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPast Meetings
The Scrutiny Committee
6th Jun 2024Thursday, 6:30 PM
Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedWinchester Town Forum
13th Jun 2024Thursday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Winchester Guildhall and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedEconomy and Housing Policy Committee
1st Jul 2024Monday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Chairperson • Attendance: ExpectedCabinet Committee: Housing
8th Jul 2024Monday, 10:00 AM
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Non-voting Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredKings Barton Forum
9th Jul 2024Tuesday, 6:00 PM
This meeting will be held virtually and members of the public should note that a live video feed of the meeting will be available from the council’s YouTube channel - youtube.com/WinchesterCC Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredCouncil
11th Jul 2024Thursday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber, Castle Hill, Winchester SO23 8UL Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCouncil
16th Jul 2024Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber, Castle Hill, Winchester SO23 8UL Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedThe Scrutiny Committee
29th Jul 2024Monday, 2:00 PM
King Charles Hall, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Apologies, sent representativeCouncil
28th Aug 2024Wednesday, 6:30 PM
The Bapsy Hall, Guildhall, Winchester Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedThe Scrutiny Committee
4th Sep 2024Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedWinchester Town Forum
12th Sep 2024Thursday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Winchester Guildhall and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedEconomy and Housing Policy Committee
17th Sep 2024Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Chairperson • Attendance: ExpectedCouncil
18th Sep 2024Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber, Castle Hill, Winchester SO23 8UL Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedKings Barton Forum
23rd Sep 2024Monday, 6:00 PM
This meeting will be held virtually and members of the public should note that a live video feed of the meeting will be available from the council’s YouTube channel - youtube.com/WinchesterCC Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCouncil
30th Sep 2024Monday, 6:30 PM
To be confirmed Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedThe Scrutiny Committee
14th Oct 2024Monday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCabinet Committee: Housing
5th Nov 2024Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Non-voting Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredCouncil
6th Nov 2024Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber, Castle Hill, Winchester SO23 8UL Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedWinchester Town Forum
11th Nov 2024Monday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Winchester Guildhall and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: Present, as expectedThe Scrutiny Committee
12th Nov 2024Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedEconomy and Housing Policy Committee
26th Nov 2024Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester Role: Chairperson • Attendance: Present, as expectedCouncil
15th Jan 2025Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber, Castle Hill, Winchester SO23 8UL Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedWinchester Town Forum
23rd Jan 2025Thursday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Winchester Guildhall and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: Present, as expectedCabinet Committee: Housing
3rd Feb 2025Monday, 10:00 AM
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Non-voting Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredThe Scrutiny Committee
4th Feb 2025Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedEconomy and Housing Policy Committee
11th Feb 2025Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Chairperson • Attendance: Present, as expectedCouncil
27th Feb 2025Thursday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber, Castle Hill, Winchester SO23 8UL and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ApologiesThe Scrutiny Committee
5th Mar 2025Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedWinchester Town Forum
10th Mar 2025Monday, 6:30 PM
Walton Suite, Winchester Guildhall and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: Not requiredKings Barton Forum
11th Mar 2025Tuesday, 6:00 PM
This meeting will be held virtually and members of the public should note that a live video feed of the meeting will be available from the council’s YouTube channel - youtube.com/WinchesterCC Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCouncil
19th Mar 2025Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber, Castle Hill, Winchester SO23 8UL Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCouncil
14th May 2025Wednesday, 6:30 PM
King Charles Hall, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedContact Information
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Last updated: 18 May 2025 02:00