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Shop Local this Christmas with Chichester Farmers' Markets
Shoppers will be able to buy locally sourced, festive goods at the popular Chichester Farmers' Market this December.
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Fully accessible public toilet completed in Bracklesham
A fully accessible public toilet is now open in Bracklesham Barn in Bracklesham following a successful bid for funding.
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Chichester Local Plan email newsletter update: 22 November 2023
Chichester District Council has announced that it is expecting to submit its Local Plan in early 2024.
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Council plans to submit Local Plan in early 2024
Chichester District Council has announced that it is expecting to submit its Local Plan in early 2024.
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District Dispatch - 21 November 2023
I can't believe we're already counting down the days until Christmas! As we build up to another fantastic festive season in our district, I'd encourage everyone to shop locally wherever they can.
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Help turn Chichester's Guildhall into a winter wonderland
Residents and visitors are being invited to help turn the Guildhall in Chichester into a winter wonderland with two special creative craft events this December!
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District Dispatch - 15 November 2023
I'd like to start by saying a huge thank you to all of our residents for helping us reuse and recycle more than 22,000 tonnes of waste last year. Our recycling rate was over 47% and we couldn't have done it without you!
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Council encourages people to support local this Christmas
Chichester District Council is reminding residents of the exciting local events, markets, and gift buying opportunities on their doorstep this Christmas, with the launch of its Countdown to Christmas 2023 campaign.
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Amendments to parking charges in Chichester District car parks to be consulted on
A series of amendments to parking charges in Chichester District Council-run car parks have been approved for consultation.
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District Dispatch - 8 November 2023
Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of those who have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
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Residents encouraged to check whether they can access free insulation and energy efficiency grants
Chichester District Council is urging homeowners and landlords across the Chichester District to check whether they could be eligible for free insulation and renewable heating systems.
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Storm Ciarán - make sure that you are weather prepared
Storm Ciarán is the third named storm of the season and will bring disruptive wind and rain to the UK from Wednesday evening (1 November) and throughout Thursday (2 November).