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Chichester Roman Week returns!
The award-winning Chichester Roman Week is back this May half term. Celebrating Chichester's vibrant Roman history, the week features a packed programme of district-wide events, including 'Romans at the Museum', which will take place at The Novium Museum on Wednesday 29 May.
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Council agrees additional guidance on requests to use Chichester District car parks for events
Leading councillors have agreed on how they will consider requests to hold events and activities in Chichester District Council car parks.
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Residents in Chichester District to be consulted on council's new Climate Emergency Action Plan
Residents across Chichester District will be asked to contribute to a second Climate Emergency Action Plan after leading councillors approved it for a public consultation this summer.
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District Dispatch - 16 April 2024
I'm pleased to tell you that a new roar-some exhibition will be arriving at our Novium Museum this May!
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District Dispatch - 9 April 2024
As I'm sure you're all too aware, we are seeing more extreme weather events over recent years. This is why it's so important that we are all able to plan and prepare.
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Exhibition launch event offers an opportunity to meet 'real' dinosaurs in Chichester
Families are invited to join an exclusive VIP (Very Important Palaeontologist) Day to celebrate the launch of an exciting new dinosaur exhibition at The Novium Museum in Chichester!
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'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 heading to Chichester city centre later this month.
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Free programme of creative workshops launched to celebrate the beauty of Medmerry Nature Reserve
Nature enthusiasts are being invited to help capture the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife at the RSPB Medmerry Nature Reserve, as part of an exclusive series of creative workshops.
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Rolls-Royce expansion in Chichester is approved
A planning application to expand the Rolls-Royce plant in Westhampnett, Chichester was approved by Chichester District Council at its planning committee on Wednesday 27 March. This is subject to a legal agreement which will be finalised before the decision is issued.
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District Dispatch - 2 April 2024
If you have a garden then this time of year is always brimming with excitement, especially when you see the first daffodil blooms in all their glory. With spring fast approaching we'll hopefully be able to get outside a bit more and start preparing for warmer weather.
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More residents can now access free home energy efficiency measures
Many more residents across the Chichester District can now benefit from warmer homes that are cheaper to run, following a change to the eligibility criteria of the Home Upgrade grant scheme.
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District Dispatch - 26 March 2024
None of us like littering, fly tipping and dog fouling, and this is why we have been working hard with your help to make sure that our area continues to be one of the most beautiful places to live and work in the country.