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Grants available to plant more community orchards across the Chichester District
Community groups and parish councils in the Chichester District are being encouraged to apply for funding to increase the number of community orchards across the district. These are collections of fruit trees grown in public spaces and shared by residents.
District Dispatch - 13 August 2024
I always find local history fascinating - especially in our district. This is why I want to tell you about a new exhibition, which focuses on the story of the Selsey Tramway, at The Novium Museum in Chichester.
Scam awareness event aims to help protect Chichester District residents
Chichester District Council's Community Warden for Selsey will be helping residents spot the signs of fraud on Saturday 17 August at Selsey Town Council.
District Dispatch - 6 August 2024
Now the schools have broken up for the summer break, many of us will be heading to a beach here in the district or further afield. Living close to our stunning coastline, it's often easy to take it for granted, but we are very lucky to live near such an amazing place.
Chichester Farmers' Market is helping to boost small businesses
Over 40 Chichester Farmers' Market stallholders are boosting their business thanks to the opportunity to reach local communities at this popular Chichester city centre market.
Huge reduction in carbon emissions thanks to energy efficiency project at council's temporary accommodation
Residents at Chichester District Council's temporary short stay accommodation are enjoying cheaper energy bills thanks to an energy efficiency project.
District Dispatch - 30 July 2024
With summer in full swing, lots of us will be getting out and about across the district. Comfort and convenience are so important, which is why I'm delighted that a project to install three fully accessible toilets here in the district has been completed.
Workplace health service working with even more local businesses across Chichester District
Chichester Wellbeing's workplace health service is working with more businesses and organisations across the Chichester District to help their staff make healthier lifestyle choices.
Chichester Antiques, Vintage & Decorative Arts street market returns to city centre
An exciting market that features a wealth of vintage goods and upcycled items will be returning to Chichester city centre this summer.
Residents and visitors invited to give their views on evening use of Chichester city centre
People are being invited to give their views about how they currently use and how they would like to use Chichester city centre after 5pm.
District Dispatch - 23 July 2024
Back in January, we announced that refurbishing some of our key play parks in Chichester would be a council priority, and this month I was really pleased that this project has now been given the go-ahead by councillors.
Multi-million pound funding is awarded to investigate options and designs for Selsey sea defences
Over £2.9 million has been awarded to Chichester District Council to develop options and outline designs for a sea defence scheme that would reduce the risk of coastal flooding and erosion along the 4km of Selsey seafront.