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Shippam's steps back into the spotlight as exhibition opens this weekend at The Novium Museum
A major new exhibition celebrating one of Chichester's most iconic local brands opens at The Novium Museum this Saturday 12 July 2025.

Thousands enjoy Chichester's Summer Street Party and Cross Market & More
Thousands of people enjoyed a day of fun in the centre of Chichester as the popular Summer Street Party and Cross Market and More artisan market returned to the city.

District Dispatch - 8 July 2025
From Spring 2026, we will start rolling out a new weekly food waste recycling collection for households. Implementing a new service like this is a big job, and requires a lot of forward planning, but we are excited to have placed orders for our trucks, caddies and bins.

Local organisations are invited to register an interest in the transfer of district council buildings and assets
Local organisations across the Chichester District are being invited to apply for the transfer of certain buildings and other assets currently owned by the district council, following a wider government plan to shift more power to local communities.

District Dispatch - 1 July 2025
With the summer holidays drawing near, it's the perfect time to highlight some of the exciting events that will be taking place across the district in the coming weeks.

Don't miss Chichester's Summer Street Party and Cross Market & More event this July
With just days to go before the return of Chichester District Council's popular Summer Street Party and Cross Market & More artisan market on Sunday 6 July shoppers and visitors are being reminded to get the date in their diary.

Chichester company celebrates first six months after returning to where it all began!
An award-winning business has come back to its spiritual home at the St James Industrial Estate in Chichester after starting out there 16 years ago.

District Dispatch - 24 June 2025
With the summer holidays just around the corner, many of you across the district may be planning a well-earned break — and if you have a pet at home, you might be thinking about who will care for them while you are away.

Chichester District Council launches digital campaign to support Midhurst businesses
Chichester District Council is continuing its support for local businesses in Midhurst with the launch of a new digital marketing campaign. The campaign aims to promote Midhurst as a vibrant destination for shopping, dining, and leisure, and to encourage both residents and visitors to shop locally.

Free Men's Health Fair comes to Petworth
Chichester District Council is inviting residents to attend its first free Men's Health Fair, taking place on Tuesday 15 July at Petworth Park Sports in Petworth.

Order is imposed to help reduce anti-social behaviour in Chichester city centre
Leading councillors have agreed to impose a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to help reduce anti-social behaviour in Chichester city centre.

District Dispatch - 17 June 2025
Looking after your health has never been more important, and sometimes, just a few small changes can make a big difference to your overall wellbeing. That's where the Chichester Wellbeing programme comes in. This free service is available to adults who live or work in the district and is designed to support people in making healthier lifestyle choices. The goal is to help reduce the risk of serious health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer.