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You may remember that last year we launched Culture Spark, which provided a year of events, live entertainment and community projects to celebrate the rich and diverse range of cultural and heritage experiences in the district.

Following the success of Culture Spark in 2022, Chichester District Council has announced that it will fund another two and a half years of events, live entertainment, and community projects to celebrate the rich and diverse range of cultural and heritage experiences in the district.

Young people in the Chichester District will have the opportunity to get involved in a nationwide initiative to raise awareness of biodiversity and ecology with a series of workshops coming to The Novium Museum.

Chichester District Council has vowed to find ways to move forward with key projects that it believes will deliver an economic boost to the district, even though the Government turned down its £13.7 million bid for Levelling Up funds.

A joint project has successfully helped to reduce the number of privately rented properties classed as 'cold homes' in both Arun and Chichester districts.

Eligible homeowners, tenants and landlords in the Chichester District are being urged to apply for grant funding to help them install energy efficiency and renewable energy measures in their homes.

Last year, we applied for a portion of the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund to cover up to March 2025 to encourage economic growth and improve quality of life for people across the district. I am really pleased to tell you that the Government has now approved our spending plan for £1 million of Government funding.

A magical treasure trove of objects and artworks celebrating the epic fantasy novels 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' is coming to Chichester this spring.

More detailed air quality monitoring will take place at a key location in Chichester thanks to a £26,400 grant awarded to Chichester District Council.

A mini orchard has been planted at the back of Chichester District Council's short stay accommodation in order to help boost wildlife on the site.

Spending plans for £1 million of government funding for Chichester District have been approved by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

The year ahead is likely to be yet to be another challenging one, as we all continue to deal with cost-of-living pressures. This is why our 'Supporting You' campaign continues to be a key focus for us.