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Residents encouraged to have their say on dog control rules in the Chichester District
Chichester District Council is reviewing the rules for dogs in public spaces and is asking people to give their views in a new public consultation starting Wednesday 10 May 2023.

Midhurst fire update from South Downs National Park Authority (5 May)
Urgent works notice issued to owners of fire-hit properties in Midhurst

District Dispatch - 3 May 2023
The Chichester District and Parish Elections will take place on Thursday (4 May). Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm.

Bank holiday closure - 8 May
Our offices will be closed from 4pm on Friday 5 May 2023 and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 9 May 2023.

Work continues at pace to support Midhurst
Work is continuing at pace to support businesses and the community in Midhurst following the fire in North Street.

Bank holiday closure - 1 May
Our offices will be closed from 4pm on Friday 28 April 2023 and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 2 May 2023.

Statement on the Midhurst Fire from the Multi-Agency Recovery Group (27 April)
"We totally understand that the top priority for the Midhurst community and businesses is to get North Street reopened to vehicles and the frustration that this has not yet happened.

Coronation weekend celebrations to bring communities together across Chichester District
Residents and communities across Chichester District are invited to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort over a weekend of special events.

District Dispatch - 26 April 2023
Not only are we getting closer to the elections — which will be held on Thursday 4 May — but that same week will also mark King Charles III's coronation on Saturday 6 May, with celebrations taking place all weekend.

Midhurst fire update from South Downs National Park Authority (25 April)
South Downs National Park Authority commissions plans to shore up Midhurst buildings damaged by fire

Authorities planning to use statutory powers to take over the shoring up of Midhurst buildings
Following a meeting between the owners of the properties affected by the major fire in Midhurst, their insurance professionals, and the multi-agency recovery group on Wednesday 19 April, it has been established that the owners have been unable to agree a viable way forward to stabilise the listed building, which would allow the road to be reopened in a reasonable timeframe.

District Dispatch - 18 April 2023
It's hard to believe that we're nearly in May and almost two weeks away from this year's district and parish elections, which will take place on Thursday 4 May.