Events Strategy

Chichester District Council has recognised the benefits of establishing a coordinated approach to a programme of events, acknowledging the opportunities associated with hosting events and the benefits these can bring to the district, as such it's inaugural Events Strategy was approved by Councillors in October 2020.

Events Strategy for Chichester district 2020 - 2025 (PDF, 2 MB)

The events strategy runs from 2020 until 2025 and presents the district as a place that is open for business and one which actively welcomes events. The main aims are to boost the local economy, showcase the district and attract more headline events.

A consultation held in the summer of 2019 found that the majority of respondents felt that there were not enough events in the district. In particular, people wanted to see more music, food and drink and arts and culture events. People also wanted to see more markets.

"This is about demonstrating that our district welcomes and supports the right kinds of events. We also want to ensure that support is in place, as well as the right facilities and infrastructure so that more events can take place in the future. With the right kinds of events, we can raise the profile of our wonderful district as well as contribute to our local economy and enhance people's cultural experience. We want events that will complement and bring value to the district." said previous' Councillor Alan Sutton, 'the then' Cabinet Member for Housing, Communications, Licensing and Events at Chichester District Council.

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