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A to ZIntroductionThis 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. H
Health and safetyWe aim to promote and maintain standards of health, safety and welfare and provide information to businesses and the public. Health and safety trainingIf you are an employer, the law states that your staff must be given 'information, instruction and training' in matters affecting their health and safety. Health careThis section enables you to get advice on a variety of health issues – from finding your local doctor, to getting advice on health and safety regulations. Help at homeChichester Careline was established in 1987 to provide an emergency alarm service to people living throughout Chichester and the surrounding area. HeritageThe District has a very rich heritage of landscapes, buildings, archaeological sites, museums, villages and towns. High hedgesThe council can act as an adjudicator in unresolved or escalated hedge disputes where extensive evidence is available. Highways and RoadsThis service is run by West Sussex County Council, not Chichester District Council. For more information on Roads please follow the offsite link to West Sussex County Council Historic buildingsListed buildings are legally protected and consent is normally required (usually from the local planning authority) for any alterations that are carried out to the building that affects its character. Historic MapsA selection of downloadable maps of council facilities across the district. HistoryThe District has a very rich heritage of landscapes, buildings, archaeological sites, museums, villages and towns. Holiday accommodationWe can provide information on local hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfast accommodation, caravan sites, camping, holiday cottages. Homelessness - advice and supportFree and practical advice about homelessness and its prevention. House numberingThe Council is the Street Naming and Numbering Authority for the area. We maintain an efficient means of locating and referencing properties. Household waste collectionAbout our Waste Recycling Centres, domestic bins and supplementary services. HousingThe Council is committed to providing options and support for those most in need; from providing affordable housing to ensuring that there is provision for those who are homeless. Housing - allocations - general informationAdvice, support and useful information for tenants Housing - associations - financial assistanceA list of Registered Social Landlords who manage affordable housing in the Chichester District. Housing - benefit - appealsThe staff in the benefits section can help you with parts of your claim you do not understand, they will check your claim to ensure it has been worked out correctly. Housing - benefit - current claimIf 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. Housing - benefit - new claimInformation on how to make a new claim for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. Housing - benefit - overpaymentsOverpayments 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. Housing - Care and Repair schemeFinancial assistance for homeowners, including mortgage advice, home improvements, adaptation, repair and disabled facilities grants. Housing - community safetyReducing burglary is a key objective of the Community Safety Strategy for the Chichester District. Several initiatives are currently in progress. Reducing burglary is a key objective of the Community Safety Strategy for the Chichester District. Several initiatives are currently in progress. Housing - council - new home purchase grantsOur aim is to keep the district's communities and economy thriving. Part of this is to make sure there are homes of varying sizes and tenures in a range of locations to suit different needs. Housing - council - right to buyOur aim is to keep the district's communities and economy thriving. Part of this is to make sure there are homes of varying sizes and tenures in a range of locations to suit different needs. Housing - improvement and repairs - loansInformation on the types of Housing Renewal Assistance. Housing - low cost home ownershipOur aim is to keep the district's communities and economy thriving. Part of this is to make sure there are homes of varying sizes and tenures in a range of locations to suit different needs. Housing - multiple occupation - registerInformation on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) Housing - multiple occupation - safety inspectionInformation on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) Housing - public health adviceInformation for tenants who are experiencing problems with their accommodation . Housing - sheltered - homeless peopleThere are various schemes available to people who wish to live independently but require some level of support. Housing - social housing policyInformation about the housing needs of the area and the options available to meet the priorities. Housing - Supported and ShelteredThere are various schemes available to people who wish to live independently but require some level of support. Housing applicationsInformation on how to apply for the housing register. Housing benefitChichester District Council is responsible for dealing with two types of benefit - Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. Human resourcesWe believe that the way in which we interact and work with our staff is crucial to the quality of the services we provide to the community. |