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People interested in building their own home in Chichester District urged to join council register
People who are interested in building their own home in Chichester District are being urged to join the district council's Custom and Self-Build Register.
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Funding from Chichester District Council will help enhance energy advice service
Leading councillors have approved funding for Citizens Advice to enhance an energy advice service specifically for residents living in the Chichester District.
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Free Family Fun in Chichester for Heritage Open Days
This media release is being issued on behalf of Chichester Family Arts Network..
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District Dispatch - 5 September 2023
It may feel a little early to be thinking about making our homes warm for the winter, but it can really pay to plan ahead, especially given the changing climate and the current economic climate.
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District Dispatch - 31 August 2023
If you haven't been to Midhurst for a while, then September is going to be a wonderful time to visit. I'm delighted that Chichester District Council is funding a series of free family events every Saturday of the month, which are being delivered in collaboration with Midhurst Town Council and the Midhurst Town Team.
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Chichester Local Plan Review update: 10 June 2022
We're busy pulling together the Chichester Local Plan - and we are working hard to find solutions to the various issues we face.
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Chichester Local Plan Review update: 8 April 2022
There has been a lot of coverage in the local media about housing targets and how they are reached. We thought it might be worth reminding you of how our housing targets are set and the process we have to follow in order to identify if and how this housing target can be met.
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Chichester Local Plan Review update: 31 January 2022
Last year, we told you that the Government housing targets for the Chichester Local Plan area are unlikely to be met due to complex infrastructure and funding issues.
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Chichester Local Plan Review update: 03 December
We're pleased to say that we have now reached the point where we can show that we have a 5 year housing land supply. This improved position strengthens our ability to protect the area against inappropriate development.
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Chichester Local Plan Review update: 16 July 2021
Planning for our future - Housing