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New funding available for tree planting in the Chichester District
Chichester District Council has launched a new grant scheme to help people plant trees and hedgerows in priority areas across the Chichester District with the aim of improving connectivity between woodland habitats.
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Sustainable Growth Summit will help hospitality businesses in Chichester District
Hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses in Chichester are being invited to a special event aimed at helping them reduce their carbon footprint, while also reducing costs.
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Council's foreshore service will be changing
Leading councillors at Chichester District Council have agreed that the council's Foreshores Service, should be delivered differently in future.
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District Dispatch - 5 December 2023
In a recent survey by the Arun & Chichester Food Partnership, residents said that they were keen to see more community growing projects in their local area.
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Panel meetings at Chichester District Council to be held in public
Chichester residents will be able to find out more about the work of the council thanks to changes to policy discussion meetings - called panel meetings - which will shortly be made public.
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Climate education programme pledges aim to save equivalent of two return flights to Australia
Chichester District Council is celebrating Carbon Literacy Action Day on 4 December by announcing that it has now trained nearly all of its managers, and delivered dedicated sessions for councillors, since introducing the 'Carbon Literacy' initiative earlier this year.
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Operation planned to tackle anti-social behaviour along Chichester rail network
A multi-agency operation to tackle anti-social behaviour problems along the rail network through Chichester District, led by the district council, will take place in December.
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Scheme will continue to help Chichester District residents on low incomes pay their council tax
A scheme which supports low-income residents across Chichester District to pay their council tax has been renewed.
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Further security measures to be introduced to deter unauthorised encampments in Chichester
Further measures to deter unauthorised encampments on certain open spaces in Chichester will be introduced following a decision by district councillors.
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City Sounds event in Chichester hailed a success
The second City Sounds festival in Chichester city centre has been hailed a huge success by organisers.
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District Dispatch - 28 November 2023
Every year, the British public loses billions of pounds to fraudsters. Fraud is when a person lies to you, or 'scams' you, to gain an advantage, such as taking your money or learning private information about you.
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Christmas Market aims to bring some Christmas Cheer to Chichester city centre
A Christmas market will be coming to Chichester city centre on two weekends in December.