News

In my last District Dispatch article, I shared the exciting news that we've adopted our ambitious new Climate Emergency Action Plan. This five-year plan sets out a range of actions and projects that we'll be delivering to help tackle climate change and support our communities in becoming more sustainable.

Chichester District Council is offering free training sessions to help community groups and volunteers set up and run a successful environmental group.

As we head into autumn, there's plenty happening across the district to keep you entertained right through to Christmas.

West Sussex councils have reached a significant milestone in the journey towards reshaping local government. A business case for local government reorganisation has now been completed and will be presented at the county, district and borough council meetings towards the end of September.

Chichester District Council has secured a permanent injunction from the High Court on a site near Lurgashall, in the South Downs National Park, following unauthorised engineering operations and the presence of caravans on the land.

A new health and wellbeing course aimed specifically at working aged men in Chichester District is being offered to help reset, re-energise and revitalise.

A rare Roman lead coffin lining from the 4th Century is to be conserved for future generations thanks to investment by Chichester District Council.

Independent high street businesses that trade during the evening and night-time in Chichester District could get a funding boost thanks to a new business grant being offered by Chichester District Council.

With Pension Awareness Week taking place this month, it's a great time to check whether you or someone you care about could be eligible to receive Pension Credit.

Residents across Chichester District are being encouraged to recycle textiles, small electricals, and used coffee pods in different ways when the council's trial coffee pod, small electrical and textile kerbside recycling scheme ends this November.

There are times in our lives when we face challenges that aren't strictly medical but still have a serious impact on our health and wellbeing. Whether it's feeling isolated, struggling with sleep due to financial worries, or finding it hard to manage a long-term condition, these issues can affect both our physical and mental health and often present as medical symptoms.