News

Culture Spark brings live theatre to communities across Chichester District
A creative partnership between Chichester District Council, Chichester Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery has helped to take the magic of live theatre to schools and community venues across the Chichester District.

Chichester's Northgate car park to temporarily close for the annual Sloe Fair
The Northgate car park in Chichester will be temporarily closing for three days to enable the annual Sloe Fair to take place.

District Dispatch - 30 September 2025
I'm delighted to say that five of our six play areas in Chichester have now been completely refurbished — and it's wonderful to see so many of you already enjoying them!

Chichester's Cross, Market & More event returns this Autumn
The Cross Market & More artisan market will return to Chichester city centre on Sunday 12 October, taking place between 10am and 4pm in North Street and East Street.

Council approves £950,000 grant to help deliver 19 affordable homes in North Mundham
A project to provide 19 high quality affordable homes in North Mundham has been given the green light thanks to a £950,000 grant that has been approved by Chichester District Council.

Chichester District Council backs two-unitary council option as part of local government reorganisation
Chichester District Council has backed the option of two unitary authorities in West Sussex, describing it as the most appropriate model for local government reorganisation.

District Dispatch - 23 September 2025
In my last District Dispatch article, I shared the exciting news that we've adopted our ambitious new Climate Emergency Action Plan. This five-year plan sets out a range of actions and projects that we'll be delivering to help tackle climate change and support our communities in becoming more sustainable.

Council launches free training sessions to support new and existing environmental groups
Chichester District Council is offering free training sessions to help community groups and volunteers set up and run a successful environmental group.

District Dispatch - 16 September 2025
As we head into autumn, there's plenty happening across the district to keep you entertained right through to Christmas.

Business case in response to the government's invitation on local government reorganisation completed
West Sussex councils have reached a significant milestone in the journey towards reshaping local government. A business case for local government reorganisation has now been completed and will be presented at the county, district and borough council meetings towards the end of September.

Chichester District Council secures permanent injunction following unauthorised works in South Downs National Park
Chichester District Council has secured a permanent injunction from the High Court on a site near Lurgashall, in the South Downs National Park, following unauthorised engineering operations and the presence of caravans on the land.

Free health and wellbeing programme will support men in the Chichester District
A new health and wellbeing course aimed specifically at working aged men in Chichester District is being offered to help reset, re-energise and revitalise.