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Star Wars characters to take over Chichester City Centre
Star Wars will descend on Chichester City Centre this Saturday 3 February as members of the 501st UK Garrison return to The Novium Museum!
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Key projects for 2024 outlined by Chichester District Council
Creating more short-stay accommodation for people facing homelessness; refurbishing several children's play areas; work to introduce food waste recycling collections; and, bringing a festive ice-skating rink to Chichester, are just some of the key projects that councillors at Chichester District Council have agreed to move forward with.
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Changes to car park charges in Chichester District to be made from April
A number of changes will be made to parking charges in Chichester District Council run car parks from 1 April 2024.
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Funding for The Selsey Centre released by Chichester District Council
The green light has been given for funding to be released to The Selsey Centre so that a series of improvements can be carried out for the community.
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Council to bid for multi-million funding to replace Selsey coastal defences
Chichester District Council will be bidding for funding for a multi-million pound scheme to help protect homes and businesses in Selsey from flooding and coastal erosion.
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District Dispatch - 23 January 2024
We know that littering, fly tipping and dog fouling are a priority concern for our residents, and we completely agree.
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Exciting opportunity for artists in the Chichester District to help celebrate Medmerry Nature Reserve
Local artists are being invited to create new art to celebrate the beauty of the Chichester District's RSPB Medmerry Nature reserve, as part of an upcoming Culture Spark community art exhibition.
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District Dispatch - 16 January 2024
We're very proud of the vital work that our Community Wardens do to help people feel and keep safe in our communities.
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Exciting new Vegan Market comes to Chichester!
An exciting new vegan market is coming to Chichester for the first time on Sunday 28 January.
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The Novium Museum receives Arts Council England grant to tell the story of Shippams
The Novium Museum in Chichester has been awarded a grant of £44,593 from Arts Council England to unlock the advertising archive of the former local family-run business, Shippams, in an exciting new project which will culminate in an exhibition in 2025.
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Chichester Farmers' Market returns with 'Feel Good Friday'
Following a short Christmas break, the Chichester Farmers' Market returns to the city centre on Friday 19 January, offering a 'Feel Good' twist for the first market of the new year.
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Communities across the Chichester District to benefit from new community orchards
Chichester District Council has secured £12,000 to increase tree cover and enhance community wellbeing through the creation of new community orchards in the Chichester District.