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Families can help shape history at an upcoming Shippam's Family Focus Group
The Novium Museum is inviting local families to take part in a unique opportunity to help shape its upcoming headline exhibition about Shippam's, one of Chichester's most iconic brands.

District Dispatch - 26 March 2025
It's hard to believe that we are already nearing the end of March. Due to this, we have been reminding businesses and organisations to make sure that they are prepared for the introduction of new government rules that affect how they dispose of their waste.

Issued on behalf of councils in West Sussex: West Sussex councils submit interim plan for Local Government Reorganisation
West Sussex councils have submitted their draft interim plan for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon, outlining their progress and seeking guidance on several critical issues to ensure a successful final submission in September 2025.

Free event in Chichester will help residents develop work-based skills
Residents can boost their work-based skills and professional development thanks to a free careers clinic taking place in Chichester on Wednesday 26 March.

Celebrity chef serves up culinary delights at new free food event in Chichester
Jameson Stocks, a celebrity chef who is internationally renowned, will be starring at a new free food event in Chichester city centre that aims to help inspire people to eat well and on a budget.

Last chance for people to share their views on exciting refurbishment plans for city play areas
People are being reminded to have their say in Chichester District Council's 'Let's Talk: Play Areas' consultation before it ends at 5pm on Monday 31 March.

District Dispatch - 18 March 2025
Earlier this year, I updated you on some of the many successful initiatives that have been delivered as part of our 'Tree Chichester District' scheme.

Refurbishments completed at Florence Park play area in Chichester
Children will be able to have fun testing their skills on new play equipment at the Florence Park play area in Chichester, after refurbishment work was completed this month.
Community Wardens celebrate 20 years of supporting communities in Chichester District
Chichester District Council's Community Wardens are celebrating 20 years of supporting local residents.

Groundbreaking study reveals how giveaway tree schemes offer cost-effective way to boost tree survival rates
The results of a brand-new study comparing the health and development of trees planted through free and subsidised tree schemes in the Chichester District, have been published in a report this month.

District Dispatch - 11 March 2025
Following the success of our laser light shows back in February half-term, I'm pleased to tell you that we have two more exciting events coming up this month for you to enjoy.

New housing register and advice system to be introduced in the Chichester District
A new online housing applications system, which will make applying to join Chichester District Council's housing register quicker and easier, is set to launch this spring.