Community and living

Learn more about the volunteering opportunities in your area and across the district, such as at The Novium Museum.

Information on what our Community Wardens do and their responsibilities, where they are based, and how to contact them.

The council operates two cemeteries, one in Chichester and the other in Hampers Green, Petworth. They offer tranquil surroundings for contemplation.

Information and advice for Gypsies and Travellers, landowners and residents.

The Right to Bid aims to support communities who identify buildings or land valued to them and want to keep, should they ever be sold.

Information on anti-social behaviour, how to recognise signs of abuse and where to get help, and community safety.

Our Equality Strategy guides how we are run internally as an employer and influences how our services are designed and delivered.

Libraries in the Chichester District are run by West Sussex County Council.

We are involved in different partnerships that cover issues such as crime, health and voluntary sector, and the Local Strategic Partnership.

We have pledged our support for the Government's planned programme to house Afghan refugees and will help those most in need.

We stand in support of the people of Ukraine and our thoughts with those affected by the conflict. There are different schemes and grants available to provide help.

The Armed Forces Covenant is a statement of mutual support between the district council and its local Armed Forces Community.

We maintain a CCTV system in several of our car parks and also monitor on-street in some areas of the district.

Information and useful contacts to help safeguard children, young adults and adults at risk of harm and abuse.