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£5.41 council tax rise per year for the average taxpayer is agreed to protect vital services in Chichester District
Chichester District councillors have agreed to increase the average council tax bill by £5.41 a year for a Band D property in order to protect vital services across the district.
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District Dispatch - 27 February 2024
National No Smoking Day will take place on 13 March and so this is always a good time to remind people about the range of support that is available.
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Laser light show wows crowds at Chichester Canal Basin
Thousands of people came to enjoy a laser light show spectacle at Chichester Canal Basin at the weekend.
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District Dispatch - 20 February 2024
I recently had the pleasure of spending the morning with our Rough Sleeper team and Everyone Active to find out more about a unique initiative, which has been helping rough sleepers, and those who are at risk of homelessness, access support.
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Unique wellbeing initiative is helping rough sleepers accept support
A unique health and wellbeing initiative launched by Chichester District Council and Everyone Active is helping rough sleepers accept and access support.
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District Dispatch - 13 February 2024
At the end of January, we agreed the council's major projects moving forward.
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Contractor appointed to undertake routine maintenance of coastal defence assets in Chichester District
Leading councillors have agreed to appoint a specialist contractor to undertake routine maintenance of Chichester District's coastal defence assets.
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District Dispatch - 6 February 2024
I was delighted to recently attend the official opening of Chichester's first full-size 3G artificial turf, which has been delivered by the council in partnership with Chichester City Football Club and the Football Foundation.
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Dredging to take place at Midhurst's South Pond
Routine dredging will be taking place at South Pond in Midhurst in early February.
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Laser light show to return to Chichester
Two nights of colourful laser light shows will be returning to Chichester Canal Basin next month during the school half term break, following the success of the first event that was held in 2023.
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District Dispatch - 30 January 2024
If, like me, you're beginning to look ahead to all of the events and activities that you don't want to miss in 2024, you'll be pleased to hear that our team at The Novium Museum have an exciting year in store!
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Water regulator agrees to partnership working following criticisms in relation to Southern Water
The watchdog responsible for regulating the water and sewerage industry, Ofwat, has pledged to work more closely with local authorities across the south coast to hold Southern Water to account.