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Successful 'Good Food For All Feastival' event inspires people to eat well
The first 'Good Food For All Feastival' event in Chichester city centre was a roaring success, with some fantastic dishes to inspire people and giving people plenty of food for thought about how we can eat better.

Residents in Chichester District can take advantage of spring offer for council's Bulky Bag Service
As spring fast approaches, Chichester District Council is reminding residents about its Bulky Bag service, which is ideal for house clearances or clearing large volumes of garden waste.

District Dispatch - 1 April 2025
You are probably aware that the government wants to reform local government through devolution and local government reorganisation. The changes are quite far reaching and so I thought it would be useful to explain the government's aims in more detail.

Families can help shape history at an upcoming Shippam's Family Focus Group
The Novium Museum is inviting local families to take part in a unique opportunity to help shape its upcoming headline exhibition about Shippam's, one of Chichester's most iconic brands.

District Dispatch - 26 March 2025
It's hard to believe that we are already nearing the end of March. Due to this, we have been reminding businesses and organisations to make sure that they are prepared for the introduction of new government rules that affect how they dispose of their waste.

Issued on behalf of councils in West Sussex: West Sussex councils submit interim plan for Local Government Reorganisation
West Sussex councils have submitted their draft interim plan for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon, outlining their progress and seeking guidance on several critical issues to ensure a successful final submission in September 2025.

Free event in Chichester will help residents develop work-based skills
Residents can boost their work-based skills and professional development thanks to a free careers clinic taking place in Chichester on Wednesday 26 March.

Celebrity chef serves up culinary delights at new free food event in Chichester
Jameson Stocks, a celebrity chef who is internationally renowned, will be starring at a new free food event in Chichester city centre that aims to help inspire people to eat well and on a budget.

Last chance for people to share their views on exciting refurbishment plans for city play areas
People are being reminded to have their say in Chichester District Council's 'Let's Talk: Play Areas' consultation before it ends at 5pm on Monday 31 March.

District Dispatch - 18 March 2025
Earlier this year, I updated you on some of the many successful initiatives that have been delivered as part of our 'Tree Chichester District' scheme.