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District Dispatch column

This column is written every month to help give you an insight into the council and the work that we are doing on your behalf. It also appears in the Chichester Observer and the Midhurst and Petworth Observer. 

As a district council we cover an area of 303 square miles, including the City, Petworth, Midhurst and Selsey. We serve 115,000 people. You may not realise it, but you come into contact with our work every day. We provide more than 80 services over every 24 hour period. We empty your bins, check food hygiene standards, license taxis, clean your streets, look after the coastline, care for our parks and open spaces, and provide support and reassurance to the vulnerable. We handle your planning applications and run the off-street car parks.

To find out more about our work, we have a few videos on our Chichester District Council YouTube (opens new window) channel. 

We use resources wisely and make sure that we spend money on services that matter to you. We also work closely with our partners to ensure that you are receiving quality services that give value for money. We are doing this in a number of ways, from buying together to sharing services. We are always looking for new ways to deliver those services.

As a council we always welcome your views. You can do this in a number of ways, including communicating with us on our social sites, sending us a message on our website, or emailing publicrelations@chichester.gov.uk 

District Dispatch - 12 November 2024

You may have seen the exciting news that construction has started on new community-led affordable housing in Westbourne.

District Dispatch - 6 November 2024

As the autumn and winter months draw in, and many of us retreat indoors for warmth and comfort, it's very much the opposite for our strategic wildlife corridors project officers!

District Dispatch - 29 October 2024

Around this time of year, and on the run up to Christmas, we often experience severe weather, which can sometimes disrupt our waste and recycling services.

District Dispatch - 22 October 2024

As we near October half-term, many people will be wondering what activities are taking place to keep the whole family entertained.

District Dispatch - 8 October 2024

You may not be aware, but Chichester Harbour is a nationally and internationally important site for coastal birds.

District Dispatch - 3 October 2024

This month is Stoptober, the annual stop smoking campaign.

District Dispatch - 17 September 2024

We are lucky to live in an area which has such an abundance of wonderful food producers. You can easily enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner using ingredients and produce made right here in the district!

District Dispatch - 10 September 2024

If you've been enjoying watching the incredible Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games over the past few weeks and feel inspired to try a different sport, you don't have to travel far to get started!

District Dispatch - 3 September 2024

Making sure that people are accessing the support that's available to them is a top priority for us, and as Monday marks the start of Pension Awareness Week it seems like the perfect time to talk about Pension Credits.

District Dispatch - 27 August 2024

Sadly, nobody is immune to scams and fraud — they can affect anyone, regardless of who they are.

District Dispatch - 20 August 2024

Since 1 July, we have been asking for your views on potential climate change projects that could help individuals and communities in the district reduce their emissions.

District Dispatch - 15 August 2024

I always find local history fascinating - especially in our district. This is why I want to tell you about a new exhibition, which focuses on the story of the Selsey Tramway, at The Novium Museum in Chichester.

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