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• Arrr! Half term events revel in Chichester District's pirate and smuggler past

  Ahoy there me hearties! Landlubbers and seadogs can learn about the Chichester District's links with pirates and smugglers at The Novium this half term.

• Book your MOT with us

  Car owners who need an MOT can book one at Chichester District Council's test centre.

• New weight loss workshops are launched

  Two new Wellbeing Weight Loss Workshops to help residents lose weight, get fit and lead a healthier lifestyle have been launched in Chichester and East Wittering.

• Site next to The Novium museum is sold

  The site located next to The Novium museum on Tower Street in Chichester has been sold to McCarthy and Stone by Chichester District Council.

• New automated telephone payment line

  To make payment of your council tax, business rates, bid levy, housing benefit overpayments or customer accounts invoices easier and more convenient we have introduced a fully secure automated telephone payment system which is available to use 24 hours a day; 7 days a week.

• Local MMR vaccination plans to be developed in response to increase in measles cases

  A national catch-up programme to increase MMR vaccination uptake in children and teenagers is announced today (Thursday) by Public Health England, NHS England and the Department of Health.

• New technology is transforming the lives of those with dementia

  A new piece of technology that can be attached to your house keys is helping to transform the lives of those with dementia.

• Could you be the person to run Chichester's first dedicated High Street store for local producers?

  Chichester will soon have a High Street store dedicated to selling local produce - and the hunt is on for someone to take on the lease.

• Leader condemns councillor's comments

  Cllr Heather Caird, Leader of Chichester District Council, has condemned comments made by Cllr John Cherry, a county and district councillor, in the Mail on Sunday.

• Giving young people a helping hand into work

  A new scheme has been launched to give young people a helping hand into work.

• Success for The Novium with two national awards

  The Novium has been awarded two national prestigious architectural prizes at the Civic Trust Awards 2013.

• Selsey school is improving

  Councillors today (Thursday) reported on their findings following a meeting with a local school - and they reported positive steps for the future.

• Bengali food hygiene course is on the menu

  A food hygiene and safety course delivered in the Bengali language has been on the menu at Chichester District Council.

• Council wins legal challenge over illegal works in East Harting

  Chichester District Council and the South Downs National Park Authority have won a legal challenge over illegal works to land at Three Cornered Piece in East Harting.

• Annette loses two stone thanks to Wellbeing service

  Annette George, 66, from North Mundham, is celebrating losing two stone thanks to the help she received from the Chichester Wellbeing Service, run by Chichester District Council.

• Nominations sought for WSCC elections and Chichester City - North Ward by-election

  West Sussex County Council elections are due to be held on Thursday 2 May.

• Sheep return to Chichester Market Cross after 150 years

• Be prepared for bad weather

  Over the last couple of years we have suffered with severe snow and icy conditions.

• Offering you value for money

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• Council tax bills 2013/14

  Council tax bills for the financial year that starts 1 April 2013 are to be dispatched on 15 March 2013.