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District Dispatch - 9 January 2024
A priority for us as a council is to deliver a range of events each year — not only for the enjoyment of our local residents, but to also encourage people to visit, and spend, within the district.
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Community Warden helping to protect vulnerable residents in Selsey
A Chichester District Council Community Warden is working with a community organisation in Selsey to help protect some of the most vulnerable residents.
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District Dispatch - 2 January 2024
As we enter the New Year, many of us will be thinking about how we can improve our health and wellbeing.
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District Dispatch - 26 December 2023
2023 has been a busy year for the council - with the elections in May seeing a new administration and a new group of councillors. As we reach the end of another year, it's good to look back and see what has been achieved, as well as look forward.
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District Dispatch - 19 December 2023
As we approach Christmas, please check in on those who are living alone, or do not have any family. Christmas is meant to be a time of joy, but for many people it can be a very lonely time.
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Residents reminded of ways to support Chichester District Foodbank this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, Chichester District Council is reminding people how they can do their part in helping to support others who are struggling because of cost of living pressures.
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Chichester District residents reminded of how to contact the council over Christmas
Chichester District Council is reminding residents of the ways in which they can access council services while the contact centre is closed for the festive period.
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Festive recycling and waste collection dates confirmed for Chichester District
Residents in the Chichester District are being advised that the recycling and waste collection dates will be altering slightly over the festive period.
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Applications still open for second round of Government funds secured by Chichester District Council
Community groups and business across Chichester District are being reminded that applications are still open for the second round of two pots of government money that have been made available.
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Chichester District residents encouraged to recycle as much as possible this Christmas
With the Christmas period approaching, Chichester District Council is reminding residents of the ways that they can keep their waste to a minimum by recycling what they can.
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District Dispatch - 12 December 2023
Christmas is a time for spending happy hours with friends and family and getting involved in local festive celebrations. Unfortunately, not everyone is lucky enough to be in this position. As a council we are encouraging everyone to keep an eye out for anyone who might be alone or need some extra support.
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Chichester Christmas Market cancelled today (Saturday 9 December)
We have just heard that unfortunately, due to high winds predicted for later today, the Chichester Christmas Cheer market has been cancelled for Saturday 9 December.