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A to Z

A to Z

Introduction

This A-Z of services is a comprehensive guide to this website, providing details of information that can be found on the site. Each entry is linked to pages which are maintained by whichever department or partner offers that service.


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Camping and Caravan Sites

We can provide information on local hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfast accommodation, caravan sites, camping, holiday cottages.

Car parking permits

Resident Parking Permits and Resident Visitor Permits can be obtained from the Car Parks Office and applications for both these permits can be made by residents who live within the Zones.

Car parks

There are 5 City Centre car parks located inside the walls and very close to the central retail area. These car parks are allocated for short term parking for one or two hours.

Caravan and camp site licences

Caravan, Camping and Mobile Home Sites are required to be licensed. The Council issues licences for these sites subject to conditions and a register of licensed sites is kept.

Careline

Chichester Careline was established in 1987 to provide an emergency alarm service to people living throughout Chichester and the surrounding area.

Carers

West Sussex County Council manage Social Care and Health for the district.

Cemeteries

There are many issues to consider when a loved one dies. These pages will guide you through the process of registering a death, things that need returning and who needs to be informed.

Change Your Details

If you are moving into, within or out of the District, please contact the appropriate service with your details.

Chase Up an Enquiry

Chase up an enquiry using an online form.

Chichester City Council

The City Council is currently responsible for a number of services including Allotments, Discretionary Grants, Footpath Lighting, Street Banners...

Chichester Crown Court

This service is run by Her Majesty's Courts Service, not Chichester District Council. HMCS provides administration and support for a number of courts and services.

Chichester Festival Theatre

This service is run by Chichester Festival Theatre, not Chichester District Council. One of Chichester's great attractions is the Festival Theatre.

Children's activities

Information regarding the latest courses, activities and events from the Sport and Leisure team and it's partners.

Children's services

This service is run by West Sussex County Council, not Chichester District Council. They protect children and help families with children.

Civil emergencies - flooding

Chichester District Council has sound and well-practiced emergency management arrangements to deal with emergencies and disasters.

Civil weddings

This service is run by West Sussex County Council, not Chichester District Council.

Climate Change

Our climate is changing rapidly, at a rate never seen before, because of human activity. We must plan for this change and together take action to reduce our contribution to it.

Clinical waste disposal

The council operates a clinical waste collection service collecting yellow bags and/or boxes for sharps/needles.

Clubs - Sports

Find out about the wide range of sports and activities for people of all ages and abilities.

Coastline - protection

Local authorities have a wide ranging role to manage, regulate and facilitate activities at the coast, with a duty of care for the general interests of the local community.

Cockroaches

There are a wide range of pests including rats, mice and insects that can trouble residents and businesses in the County.

Collection for large items

The bulky household collection service offers residents the opportunity to dispose of items such as furniture and white goods from their homes.

Commercial property

In this section you can find out about land and property owned by the council, and local land charges.

Commercial waste disposal

As a local waste collection authority, we will ensure that we collect and dispose of your waste in accordance with current legislation.

Community care

Chichester Careline was established in 1987 to provide an emergency alarm service to people living throughout Chichester and the surrounding area.

Community grants

West Sussex 4 Funding enables you to search for schemes, grants and funds available that match your organisation's profile.

Community safety

The Council is committed to Community Safety through the Chichester District Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership.

Community wardens

Chichester district community warden service was introduced in January 2005 as a two-year pilot scheme to determine what impact community wardens could have in selected areas.

Compliments and complaints

The Council has a formal complaints procedure, which is set out in full in the Council's constitution.

Composting

All garden waste including grass cuttings, prunings, leaves, hedge trimmings and vegetable waste from your kitchen can be recycled by composting.

Concessionary fares

Travel concessions to those who are 60 years of age or who have been issued with a local authority concessionary travel permit on the grounds that they are disabled.

Conference, hall and meeting room hire

There are various different locations around the Chichester District which have facilities available for hire – these include boardrooms, halls, conference rooms and reception rooms.

Conservation areas

A conservation area is an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which is desirable to preserve or enhance.

Consultations

Consumer Advice

The Trading Standards department of West Sussex County Council deals with issues concerning the quality of goods and services.

Controlled parking zones

There are 5 City Centre car parks located inside the walls and very close to the central retail area. These car parks are allocated for short term parking for one or two hours.

Corporate complaints

The Council has a formal complaints procedure, which is set out in full in the Council's constitution.

Corporate Services

Performance management ensures the council provides quality services and value for money maintained.

Council - consultation - service delivery

The history and current status of Chichester District Council's citizens' panel.

WSCC Consultation Database

Council - location of Offices

If you wish to contact or visit one of our offices, contact information and maps can be accessed from this page.

Council - media and publicity protocols

When carrying out all forms of communications with the public, Chichester District Council must comply with the Code of Practice on Local Government Publicity.

Council - minutes, agendas and reports

Search the Committee Administration System for Agendas, Minutes and Reports.

Council - news and information releases

View the latest press releases or view our News Archive.

Council - parish/town council and councillors

The Council provides general information on local councillors, including details of who they are, which area they represent, and what they do within the Council.

Council - permission to film and photograph

We welcome film, television and photographic companies who wish to film/photograph in and around the area, and the Council is able to provide help and assistance.

Council - procurement - expenditure

Payments to suppliers over £500

Council - publications

The Initiatives magazine provides information on Council services and keeps its readers informed of what is going on in their Local Authority.

Council - spending plans - consultation

Council Budgets and spending description

Council land and property

In this section you can find out about land and property owned by the council, and local land charges.

Council lettings and housing allocations service

You can apply for housing through the Chichester Housing Partnership.

Council performance

All services use performance indicators to track and monitor service delivery. Performance reports are published on a quarterly basis alongside the Council's Annual Report.

Council run sheltered housing

There are various schemes available to people who wish to live independently but require some level of support.

Council tax

Information about council tax discounts, benefit and exemptions. Find out how you can pay your council tax online, council tax bands and how to appeal against your council tax bill.

Council tax - band reductions

Information about circumstances in which a reduction in council tax may be available.

Council tax - benefit - appeals

Information on circumstances in which an council tax appeal can be made and details about the process.

Council tax - benefit - current claim

If you become entitled to housing benefit and/or council tax benefit, you have a duty to inform us of any changes in circumstances affecting you and your family.

Council tax - benefit - new claim

Information on how to make a new claim for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction.

Council tax - benefit - overpayments

Overpayments are usually caused by a change in your financial circumstances, or a failure to tell the council as soon as a change occurs. The council can recover most overpayments.

Council tax - discount

Information about circumstances in which a reduction in council tax may be available.

Council tax - exemptions

Some dwellings are exempt from Council Tax. This pages details the classes of property that are exempt.

Council tax benefit

Chichester District Council is responsible for dealing with two types of benefit - Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction.

Council vacancies

Here you will see a list of the Council's current vacancies.

Council websites - accessibility

The council recognises and values the provision of information on this website in a format which is accessible to all, regardless of ability or disability.

Councillors - Allowances

Government Regulations require Members Allowances to be assessed by an Independent Remuneration Panel.

Councillors - general information

The Council provides general information on local councillors, including details of who they are, which area they represent, and what they do within the Council.

Councillors directory

Information on the Ward boundaries, and links to the details of the councillors for each ward.

Counselling

Chichester Counselling Services is a registered charity offering affordable counselling to everyone over the age of 18.

Country parks

This service is run by West Sussex County Council, not Chichester District Council. West Sussex has some of the most beautiful countryside in England.

Countryside

This service is run by West Sussex County Council, not Chichester District Council. West Sussex has some of the most beautiful countryside in England.

Cremations and funerals

There are many issues to consider when a loved one dies. These pages will guide you through the process of registering a death, things that need returning and who needs to be informed.

Crime

This page provides links to pages about Vehicle crime, Burglary and Bogus callers and the Local Action Team.

Crime - Neighbourhood watch

The neighbourhood watch scheme is well known for the work that is does within the local community to prevent crime, help reduce the fear of crime and improve the quality of life.

Crime - prevention

This page provides links to pages about Vehicle crime, Burglary and Bogus callers and the Local Action Team.

Crown Court

This service is run by Her Majesty's Courts Service, not Chichester District Council. HMCS provides administration and support for a number of courts and services.

Cycling

Information and suggested maps for cyclists with contact details for local cycling clubs.

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