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Reminder about free home energy information event for homeowners in Chichester District
Homeowners in Chichester District are being reminded about a special home energy efficiency event to help them make their homes more energy efficient.

Chichester District Council provides free parking in Midhurst following hotel fire
Chichester District Council has announced that it will be offering free parking in all of its Midhurst car parks from 22 March until the end of 16 April 2023, to help support local businesses and residents following last week's hotel fire in North Street.

Midhurst Fire update
Thursday (16 March) was a harrowing and challenging day for the people of Midhurst following the hotel fire on North Street and our thoughts are with all of those affected.

Statement from Leader of Chichester District Council
Cllr Eileen Lintill, Leader of Chichester District Council said: "Earlier this morning (1.08am on 16 March) there was a significant fire at a hotel in North Street, Midhurst.

District Dispatch - 14 March 2023
£1 million of funding from the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is being spent on a variety of projects across the district, with the hope that more funding is on its way.

People encouraged to become a local councillor for Chichester District
People looking to make a difference to their community are being asked to consider becoming a councillor for Chichester District Council.

Council grants support tree planting projects across the district
Over 4,000 trees are being planted in the Chichester District as part of a series of tree planting projects funded through Chichester District Council's Tree Chichester District scheme.

Project teaches school children in Chichester District important life skills to help maintain wellbeing
Local schoolchildren have been learning important skills which will help them maintain their happiness and wellbeing thanks to an ongoing project delivered by START in partnership with Chichester District Council's Wellbeing team.

£5.26 council tax rise is agreed to protect vital services in Chichester District
Chichester District councillors have agreed to increase the average council tax bill by £5.26 a year for a band D property in order to protect vital services across the district.

Council plans to invest in refurbishment to public conveniences
Chichester District Council is moving forward with a project to refurbish five public conveniences across the Chichester District.

£1 million funding is being spent on improvements to district
£1 million of funding from the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is being spent on a variety of projects across the district, with the hope that more funding is on its way.

District Dispatch - 8 March 2023
I'm pleased to say that our first ever electric refuse vehicle will soon be doing the rounds. The 26-tonne vehicle was delivered to our depot at the end of February and will form part of the council's commitment to reducing its carbon emissions