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As we approach Christmas, please check in on those who are living alone, or do not have any family. Christmas is meant to be a time of joy, but for many people it can be a very lonely time.

As Christmas approaches, Chichester District Council is reminding people how they can do their part in helping to support others who are struggling because of cost of living pressures.

Chichester District Council is reminding residents of the ways in which they can access council services while the contact centre is closed for the festive period.

Residents in the Chichester District are being advised that the recycling and waste collection dates will be altering slightly over the festive period.

Community groups and business across Chichester District are being reminded that applications are still open for the second round of two pots of government money that have been made available.

With the Christmas period approaching, Chichester District Council is reminding residents of the ways that they can keep their waste to a minimum by recycling what they can.

Christmas is a time for spending happy hours with friends and family and getting involved in local festive celebrations. Unfortunately, not everyone is lucky enough to be in this position. As a council we are encouraging everyone to keep an eye out for anyone who might be alone or need some extra support.

We have just heard that unfortunately, due to high winds predicted for later today, the Chichester Christmas Cheer market has been cancelled for Saturday 9 December.

Chichester District Council has launched a new grant scheme to help people plant trees and hedgerows in priority areas across the Chichester District with the aim of improving connectivity between woodland habitats.

Hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses in Chichester are being invited to a special event aimed at helping them reduce their carbon footprint, while also reducing costs.

Leading councillors at Chichester District Council have agreed that the council's Foreshores Service, should be delivered differently in future.

In a recent survey by the Arun & Chichester Food Partnership, residents said that they were keen to see more community growing projects in their local area.