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We're disappointed to announce that we have had to cancel the Cross Market & More and Pop-Up Food events that were due to take place in Chichester this weekend (23 and 24 November) because of the strong winds and heavy rain that have been forecast, including particularly high wind-gust speeds.

Residents and visitors in the Chichester District are being reminded to take care on the roads when driving around the Waste and Recycling collection crews and their vehicles.

Chichester District Council is reminding landowners that funding is available to support tree planting projects across the Chichester District as part of its 'Tree Chichester District' initiative.

Cultural grants for Chichester Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery will continue for a further year after the current funding agreement ends next spring.

A total of up to £8 million is being set aside by Chichester District Council to invest in its leisure centres as part of the new leisure management contract.

Councillors in the Chichester District have demonstrated their commitment to the area's tourism sector after agreeing that an annual grant should continue for the next year.

It's hard to believe we are already heading towards the end of November and that Christmas is just around the corner! If you are like me, you will already be busy preparing.

Unfortunately, this event will not be taking place due to the high winds and heavy rain forecast for this weekend. These decisions are never taken lightly by the organisers and people's safety must always come first. We're very sorry for any inconvenience.

People can feel festive and enjoy a series of 'Get Creative' workshops in Priory Park's Guildhall next month, thanks to the Culture Spark project.

The Novium Museum in Chichester is inviting visitors to kick-start their Christmas shopping while supporting local businesses as it hosts its first free indoor Christmas market on Saturday 30 November.

Due to high winds that are forecast over the weekend (7 and 8 December), the start of the Chichester Festive Christmas Market has been postponed until Monday 9 December at 9am.

A new public-art sculpture was unveiled this week at RSPB Medmerry Nature Reserve, as part of the Culture Spark project.