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Our offices will be closed from 4pm on Friday 22 August 2025 and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 26 August 2025. We hope you have a lovely bank holiday.

Chichester District Council has officially adopted the Chichester Local Plan 2021-2039, following approval at a Full Council meeting on Tuesday 19 August.

I'm pleased to say that the council has now adopted its ambitious new Climate Emergency Action Plan, which sets out a range of actions and projects that we will take forward and deliver over the next five years.

The Novium Museum is inviting members of the public to get involved in its major new project, ChichestHER: Their Story, Our Inspiration.

In the UK, we're a nation of dog lovers — and the numbers prove it. As of 2024, around 36% of UK households own at least one dog, which adds up to an incredible 13.5 million pet dogs across the country!

Chichester District Council's celebration of skateboarding, scooting, and BMX riding made a successful return to Chichester last weekend, drawing huge crowds for its second 'Skate, Scoot and Bike' event.

Residents and visitors will be able to pick up a unique bargain and some vintage finds when the popular 'Antiques, Vintage & Decorative Arts' market returns to Chichester on Sunday 17 August in the city centre.

I hope you're enjoying a fantastic summer so far. To help you make the most of the season, I wanted to highlight some of the exciting events that we still have to look forward to across the Chichester District.

Chichester District Council's first Men's Health Fair in Petworth put men's health into focus this summer, when it offered a platform for local health and community organisations to come together to offer free men's health checks and advice.

Residents, businesses, and community groups are being encouraged help shape the future of local government in West Sussex by taking part in a county-wide survey before it closes on Wednesday 13 August.

A new Economic Development Strategy, aimed at supporting local businesses and strengthening the economy, has been launched by Chichester District Council.

With the summer holidays just beginning, many of us will be heading to the beach — whether it's one of the district's local beauty spots or somewhere further afield.