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Chichester District Council serves injunction following unauthorised works in South Downs National Park
Chichester District Council has served an injunction on a site near Lurgashall, in the South Downs National Park, following unauthorised engineering operations and the presence of caravans on the land.

Frequently Asked Questions - unauthorised engineering works at a site near Lurgashall
We know that you may have questions about the recent unauthorised building work at a site in Lurgashall, and so we have prepared some frequently asked questions that we hope will help.
Chichester's Summer Street Party and Cross Market & More event returns this July
Prepare for a summer of fun as Chichester District Council's popular Summer Street Party and Cross Market & More artisan market returns Sunday 6 July in Chichester city centre, from 10am until 4pm.

District Dispatch - 10 June 2025
This week marks Great Big Green Week, the UK's biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and to protect nature. From festivals to football matches, litter picks to letter writing, the week encourages as many people as possible to participate in projects that help to care for our environment.

Shippam's steps back into the spotlight in new exhibition at The Novium Museum
A major new exhibition celebrating one of Chichester's most iconic local brands will open at The Novium Museum on Saturday 12 July 2025.

Council launches new online housing register and advice system
Chichester District Council's new online housing applications system, which will make it quicker and easier for residents to apply to join the housing register or to access housing advice, will go live on Monday 9 June.

Remains of Norman tower that defended Chichester's castle found during archaeological excavation
A recent archaeological dig in Chichester's Priory Park has uncovered the remains of a stone tower — known as a barbican — that was used to defend the city's Norman castle, shining new light on this period of the city's history.

New public toilet facilities in Tower Street, Chichester are now open
New public toilet facilities in Tower Street, Chichester are now open.

District Dispatch - 3 June 2025
We are currently encouraging businesses and community organisations in the district to apply for funding to deliver projects that will support the local economy, businesses and community infrastructure.

Consultants appointed to deliver regeneration strategy for Chichester city
Chichester District Council's new regeneration strategy, which aims to transform Chichester city centre over the next 15 years, has reached a key milestone with the appointment of a specialist consultant.

District Dispatch - 28 May 2025
You may remember that last year we ran our 'Let's Talk: Climate Change' consultation to gather people's views on a range of potential climate change projects for the district.

Grants available for community organisations and businesses through new Government funding allocation
Businesses and community organisations in the Chichester District are being invited to apply for funding to deliver projects that will support the local economy, businesses and community infrastructure, before applications close at midnight on Monday 9 June 2025.