News

I can't believe we're already counting down the days until Christmas! As we build up to another fantastic festive season in our district, I'd encourage everyone to shop locally wherever they can.

Residents and visitors are being invited to help turn the Guildhall in Chichester into a winter wonderland with two special creative craft events this December!

I'd like to start by saying a huge thank you to all of our residents for helping us reuse and recycle more than 22,000 tonnes of waste last year. Our recycling rate was over 47% and we couldn't have done it without you!

Chichester District Council is reminding residents of the exciting local events, markets, and gift buying opportunities on their doorstep this Christmas, with the launch of its Countdown to Christmas 2023 campaign.

A series of amendments to parking charges in Chichester District Council-run car parks have been approved for consultation.

Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of those who have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.

Chichester District Council is urging homeowners and landlords across the Chichester District to check whether they could be eligible for free insulation and renewable heating systems.

Storm Ciarán is the third named storm of the season and will bring disruptive wind and rain to the UK from Wednesday evening (1 November) and throughout Thursday (2 November).

Residents in the Chichester District are being warned that there is a chance services such as waste and recycling collections, could be disrupted from Wednesday 1 November, depending on the severity of Storm Ciarán.

You may be aware that the Home Office recently informed both West Sussex County Council and Chichester District Council that a hotel in the Chichester area was being considered for use as contingency accommodation for people seeking asylum.

As we move into November and the start of the tree planting season, I'm really pleased to tell you that our 'Tree Chichester District' scheme is being extended.

A group of volunteers have won three prestigious awards at the Royal Horticultural Society's annual South and South East 'Britain in Bloom Awards' in recognition of their work to enhance community gardens in Chichester's Oaklands Park and Bishop's Palace Gardens.