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District Dispatch - 20 August 2024
Since 1 July, we have been asking for your views on potential climate change projects that could help individuals and communities in the district reduce their emissions.

Rare Roman bracelet found in Pagham to go on display in The Novium Museum
A rare Roman gold 'cuff' bracelet found by a 12-year-old boy on a dog walk in Pagham has been acquired by The Novium Museum in Chichester, purchased with support from the Arts Council England/V&A Purchase Grant Fund.

Grants available to plant more community orchards across the Chichester District
Community groups and parish councils in the Chichester District are being encouraged to apply for funding to increase the number of community orchards across the district. These are collections of fruit trees grown in public spaces and shared by residents.

District Dispatch - 13 August 2024
I always find local history fascinating - especially in our district. This is why I want to tell you about a new exhibition, which focuses on the story of the Selsey Tramway, at The Novium Museum in Chichester.
Scam awareness event aims to help protect Chichester District residents
Chichester District Council's Community Warden for Selsey will be helping residents spot the signs of fraud on Saturday 17 August at Selsey Town Council.

District Dispatch - 6 August 2024
Now the schools have broken up for the summer break, many of us will be heading to a beach here in the district or further afield. Living close to our stunning coastline, it's often easy to take it for granted, but we are very lucky to live near such an amazing place.

District Dispatch - 30 July 2024
With summer in full swing, lots of us will be getting out and about across the district. Comfort and convenience are so important, which is why I'm delighted that a project to install three fully accessible toilets here in the district has been completed.

District Dispatch - 23 July 2024
Back in January, we announced that refurbishing some of our key play parks in Chichester would be a council priority, and this month I was really pleased that this project has now been given the go-ahead by councillors.

District Dispatch - 16 July 2024
As a council we are extremely fortunate to have our excellent Wellbeing Team, who work with a wide range of individuals across the district to help them with a variety of issues, from achieving a healthier weight, to reducing the amount of alcohol they consume, to offering support to older residents in order to help reduce their risk of falling.

District Dispatch - 9 July 2024
We are extremely lucky to have an abundance of fantastic food producers here in the Chichester District.
District Dispatch - 2 July 2024
With the weather picture looking so bright I thought I'd take this opportunity to remind you about the fantastic range of events taking place across the district over the next few weeks.
District Dispatch - 25 June 2024
From 1 July until 30 September we will be asking for your views on climate change projects, focusing on potential projects that could help individuals and communities in the district reduce their emissions. This information will be used to help inform our new climate emergency action plan.