News

District Dispatch - 3 October 2023
Even though summer is now over, I'm pleased to say that there are still plenty of events and activities to keep you busy between now and Christmas.

District Dispatch - 26 September 2023
You may be unaware that as a council we run a Choose Work service. This is a fantastic service that supports residents who are currently out of work and who live in the district. Our dedicated team offer individual support and advice to assist with personal and professional development.

District Dispatch - 19 September 2023
Housing is a huge issue for the district. Around 2,000 households with a connection to the district — such as people who have been brought up here or who are a key worker in the district — are waiting for a home in our area. Around 48% of these have urgent housing needs.

District Dispatch - 14 September 2023
If you've ever thought about building your own home here in our district then our housing team would like to hear from you.

District Dispatch - 5 September 2023
It may feel a little early to be thinking about making our homes warm for the winter, but it can really pay to plan ahead, especially given the changing climate and the current economic climate.

District Dispatch - 31 August 2023
If you haven't been to Midhurst for a while, then September is going to be a wonderful time to visit. I'm delighted that Chichester District Council is funding a series of free family events every Saturday of the month, which are being delivered in collaboration with Midhurst Town Council and the Midhurst Town Team.

Chichester Local Plan Review update: 10 June 2022
We're busy pulling together the Chichester Local Plan - and we are working hard to find solutions to the various issues we face.

Chichester Local Plan Review update: 8 April 2022
There has been a lot of coverage in the local media about housing targets and how they are reached. We thought it might be worth reminding you of how our housing targets are set and the process we have to follow in order to identify if and how this housing target can be met.

Chichester Local Plan Review update: 31 January 2022
Last year, we told you that the Government housing targets for the Chichester Local Plan area are unlikely to be met due to complex infrastructure and funding issues.

Chichester Local Plan Review update: 03 December
We're pleased to say that we have now reached the point where we can show that we have a 5 year housing land supply. This improved position strengthens our ability to protect the area against inappropriate development.

Chichester Local Plan Review update: 16 July 2021
Planning for our future - Housing

Chichester Local Plan Review update: 22 June 2021
We recognise that planning can sometimes seem incredibly complex and confusing. In this newsletter, we want to answer some of the most common questions people are asking about the Local Plan Review process and to correct some of the myths and misinformation surrounding this.